Living in Chicago

For quite awhile, I've been contemplating moving overseas once I finish school. Weather it be for a few years or the rest of my life...I dunno, but I do know that I'd love to live in chitown for awhile. I'm jsut looking for a view from the actual people living here, what's it like? where would be the best place to move(relatively cheap, but not shitty)? etc. etc. Responses would be much appreciated >