Normal people in Chicago?

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Alot of weirdos there? Alot of crime? 10 points goes to most detailed answer!!

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yes Chicago does have alot of wierdos LoL. i moved here about 6 yrs ago from Minnesota. what a culture shock!! i was scared to death to go anywhere for fear of getting robbed, shot or ran over (they drive like flipping maniacs) but after awhile you get used to nobody speaking english and driving 65 mph in 30 mph zone. you meet alot of ppl different with different personalities. the thing i remember most about moving to Chicago was the news. where i come from the news lasts about 10 minutes (thats news, sports & weather ) and the news here is 1 hr long FULL of robbery, automobile accidents and corrupted government officials. But im finally getting use to hustle and bustle of this crazy city called chicago. Source(s): personal experience

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You have to understand that there are over 3 million people in Chicago so naturally there will be the same percentage of "weirdos or criminals as there would be in a small city of say 20 thousand.
So lets say we are talking about 5 percent undesirable people. 5 percent of 3 million is a whole lot different then 5 percent of 20 thousand. So what I'm saying is that, statistically, there would be a lot more undesirables in a city the size of Chicago then there would be in a smaller city or town.
Lived in Chicago for 57 years.
You'll find lots of Normal people here:
http://www.normal.org/
I have lived in Chicago all of my life, and I think it depends on the neighborhood you are in. I live in an area with a lot of "yuppies", elderly people, and people with small kids. I have walked to and from friends' houses at 9:00 or later and rarely feel uncomfortable. Now, to answer your question:
a. "Alot of weirdos there?"
It depends on your definition of "weirdoes". If you, for example, are homophobic, I'd avoid the Boys Town area.
b. "Alot of crime?"
The city- like any other big city- has its share of crime, but once again you'll find that varies by neighborhood. I live near a large church and Catholic School, so the most common crimes are car thefts that happen to the parked cars and the occasional spray painting. People that live in wealthier areas have a lot of problems with identity theft, and people that live in poorer areas, ghettos, etc. get everything from drugs to sexual assault.
c. If you are planning to visit Chicago and are extremely worried about what you mentioned, you can go here:
http://www.chicagocrime.org/
No offense but your question seems naive or maybe you've never been to a big city. My suggestion when you visit Chicago, be aware of your surroudings as you should in any big city and don't attract a lot unwanted to attention to yourself, I can't tell you how many times i've seen tourist do stupid things like leave their purses unattended in a busy place or not watch their children. Just use your common sense.