JFSinIL Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I'm stuck up here in the Fox Valley (Elgin) with a lonely 11-yr-old girl..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Another Jen Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Hey! We're in Northern Lake County, Anybody else out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ilfan96 Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 We afterschool in the Champaign area! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigi Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Even though we are now in Kansas my family on both sides lived in Chicago for over 100+ years. I was born & raised in St. Charles. My husbands family is in Geneva/Elmhurst and I have family in Newark, Cary, Lake in the Hills, and just about every other suburb. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I'm in Springfield! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 We're currently in Vernon Hills and planning a move to Volo. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbie in IL Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 We are "transplants" from New England / Upstate New York; we've been here for almost 10 years. Dd 12 1/2, ds 10, married for 17 1/2 years, homeschooling for our 8th year. Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibrarianMom Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 we are life-long residents currently afterschooling right off interstate 55. We have easy access to Springfield, Bloomington, Decatur, Peoria, and Champaign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathy in IL Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 We are right in the city of Chicago! I enjoy having lots of things to do and all sorts of people to meet. I have three children of my own ages 9, 6, and 4, and up to three other kids in emergency care in my home at any given time. If you take a field trip to Chicago, send me a message and stop by to say hello. We even have free parking to offer in our driveway right down the street from the El! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roses Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 We are in Bloomington, IL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon H in IL Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Howdy, neighbors. We're in a suburb, just east of Peoria: Morton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbie in IL Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 We're in El Paso / Secor - and my William is 10 1/2! Dd is almost 13. Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elisabeth in IL Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Hi I'm in Lindenhurst. I was surprised to see a couple of people up my way. :) I have 3 ds ages 10, 8, and 3. I'd love to meet some of you wonderful WTMers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CookieMonster Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 nt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 * Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Naperville with 3 kids. Lived in IL all my life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmy Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Central Illinois here. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seewah Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Northern IL here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebeccaC Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 I live just 3 miles from JFS as the crow flies ;) :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 We love being able to take the el to the museums, parks, zoos, and lake shore! Both dh and I grew up in the 'burbs, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valerie in Chicago Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Hence, the name, right??? (hee hee) St. Louis native, went to college in Peoria, moved to Chicago about 15 years ago. Thought I was just staying for a 2-year Urban Adventure. But then, I met DH. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELaurie Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 anyone interested in getting together? It would be nice to meet some other WTM board members! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted January 11, 2009 Author Share Posted January 11, 2009 Bump... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelly in IL Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Great place to live, but we hail from Ohio! 2 boys 12 and 9. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Another Jen Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 We're moving to Prospect Heights- anyone know of any homeschool groups in that area? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlee Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Also in Naperville! First time homeschooler, still getting my feet on the ground, but having a good year so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paintedlady Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 We're in West Chicago, right next to St. Charles, Wheaton, etc.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laundrycrisis Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 (edited) We are just south of Algonquin, but north of Elgin, on Rt 31. Kids are 6.5 and 4. I would love to meet others !!! I don't mind driving, or having guests ! Edited November 12, 2009 by Laundrycrisis2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova147 Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Up in Woodstock, with 5 year old son, 1 1/2 year old daughter, and baby due in February. So many of our playdate friends are in public/private school now! I'd love to meet some other homeschoolers in the area! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Between Peoria and the Quad Cities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LimitBreak Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 We are in Lockport, IL (Will County). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrassTiger Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Hi, We're in Wadsworth, which is near gurnee--in the far north suburbs of Chicago. We'd love to meet people nearby! Leah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.m Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 I'm moving to Bloomington, IL at the first of the year and need to get connected! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 We're currently in Vernon Hills and planning a move to Volo. :) Looks like we'll be move out of state this year 2011. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkid Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 We're in Crystal Lake, about an hour NW of Chicago. This is our first year too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwickimom Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 lonely old Southern Il here. Close to St. Louis, but not close enough to drive there a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfengel Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I'm in central IL between Peoria and Macomb...in other words...in the middle of absolutely NOWHERE! :D gayle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagoshannon Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 We're in Plainfield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyWImom Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 We are right in the city of Chicago! I enjoy having lots of things to do and all sorts of people to meet. I have three children of my own ages 9, 6, and 4, and up to three other kids in emergency care in my home at any given time. If you take a field trip to Chicago, send me a message and stop by to say hello. We even have free parking to offer in our driveway right down the street from the El! Cathy: I'm originally from Illinois, and love Chicago!!! We live in Wisconsin, in the middle of-nothing-but I am a city girl at heart. My mom & I try and bring the kids to Chicago at least twice a year. My dream would be to live in the city! What part do you live in? Btw, I signed up with Dream Town Realty and get new home listings weekly. Just so I can drool.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annlaura Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Anyone in the near-west/southwest suburbs? Brookfield, LaGrange, Lyons, etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jennidurbin Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 We are in Cortland (DeKalb / Sycamore area) here. Have not started homeschooling yet, but seriously leaning in that direction for next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest obama6493 Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 We afterschool in the Champaign area! Even though we are now in Kansas my family on both sides lived in Chicago for over 100+ years. I was born & raised in St. Charles. My husbands family is in Geneva/Elmhurst and I have family in Newark, Cary, Lake in the Hills, and just about every other suburb. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwordedHip Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Downers Grove here! Didn't know there would be so many in this vicinity. Makes me think I could dream about hosting an event for SWB that's posted where she is looking for venues and people to come. Anyone interested in coming to Downers Grove if I do? :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayson Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 We're moving to Prospect Heights- anyone know of any homeschool groups in that area? Thanks! ArlingtonHouse is an active group in the area. Also SchaumburgHouse has regular get-togethers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laundrycrisis Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Downers Grove here! Didn't know there would be so many in this vicinity. Makes me think I could dream about hosting an event for SWB that's posted where she is looking for venues and people to come. Anyone interested in coming to Downers Grove if I do?:001_smile: I would love to come to a SWB event if I could find any child care to allow me to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annlaura Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 I can't promise attendance due to babysitting, but I'd definitely be interested in an event with SWB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mamaKat Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 wandering in from the Chicago burbs... Hello!;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilight Woods Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 We live in the Joliet/Plainfield/Romeoville/Shorewood area. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest we3kirks Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Southern Illinois here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwickimom Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 :seeya:We are Southern Il Nashville Southern Illinois here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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