Central IL

[CMEvans]

Originally Posted by TRLWGN1

I agree with the media. You are in Central IL but that would be East Central. Just like Quincy would be West Central.
I am in Central Central

SO, if I put it out there like I see it... the area I live in sounds very Gangster ... Southwest Central ... YO! Represent LOL

[Clamzo]

Sounds like we need a Jeepers/off-road subforum I have a YJ.

[CMEvans]

Originally Posted by Clamzo

Sounds like we need a Jeepers/off-road subforum I have a YJ.

Heck yeah ... or you could just go over to wranglerforum.com ... we need more Illinois Jeepers over there!

[TRLWGN1]

Originally Posted by CMEvans

Heck yeah ... or you could just go over to wranglerforum.com ... we need more Illinois Jeepers over there!

or JeepForum

there is a thread for Illinois Jeep pictures in the Picture request section.

[aandabooks]

Guess I would be North Central then. I'm about 35 miles due north of Peoria.

[TRLWGN1]

Originally Posted by aandabooks

Guess I would be North Central then. I'm about 35 miles due north of Peoria.

I have been to Putnam for work

[PropLockandDropkick]

My wife and I are considering moving to Springfield, how is the economy there? She is finishing nursing school, so I cant imagine she will have any issues getting a job. I on the other hand have a business degree which equates to a job in banking. I am a natural sales person and would gladly get back into some sort of B2B sales, car, furniture, etc... whatever is available... I just worry that the IL economy is in a bad place, thus putting stress on the sales industry.

Any input would be appreciated.

[TRLWGN1]

Springfield's economy is better than most places. The majority are employed by the State or the hospitals. State employment has gone down in recent years but those in the Union are safe for now.

Springfield did not suffer near as bad as the larger cities when it comes to the real estate market

[PropLockandDropkick]

Originally Posted by TRLWGN1

Springfield's economy is better than most places. The majority are employed by the State or the hospitals. State employment has gone down in recent years but those in the Union are safe for now.

Springfield did not suffer near as bad as the larger cities when it comes to the real estate market

Good to know. I was raised in Springfield until I was 12, so I am fairly familiar with the city. My dad spend 45 years in Springfield, and still owns one of the small factory houses in Southern View... within walking distance of Cozy (mMmmmm... double cheese and a cozy dog :drool So I have been back a dozen times in the last few years... just didnt pay attention to the economy. The city is definitely growing and looks to be somewhat healthy... I know the hospitals are good in Springfield, so my wife will be good... I have actually been considering joing the pipefitters union to begin my apprenticeship... so that may be a good avenue... otherwise, I can "sell snow in the winter" if I need to.

Thanks for this input.

[TRLWGN1]

well, let me be the first to welcome you back to Springfield

so what kind of hobbies are you into?