Archives: Cities

Gary is the second largest city in Lake county, and the 9th largest in the state. As part of the Chicago Metropolitan area, it has shared in the prosperity for many years. Inevitably, the economic growth has had unfortunate side effects, as drug abuse is becoming an increasingly large problem. A CDC report released last…

Hammond is the largest city in Lake county. As part of the Chicago Metropolitan area, it has shared in the prosperity for many years. Inevitably, the economic growth has had unfortunate side effects, as drug abuse is becoming an increasingly large problem. A CDC report released last year revealed the number of U.S. heroin users…

Fishers, a city located in Hamilton County, is considered to be a fast growing community in Indiana. Over the past years, Fishers received a lot of rankings and nominations in quality of life surveys. The last ones include: the 12th best place to live in America, the 3rd America’s friendliest town, playful city USA, and…

As one of the largest cities near Chicago, Evanston has shared in the prosperity that has brought Chicago up as one the great American cities. Inevitably, the economic growth has had unfortunate side effects, as drug abuse is becoming an increasingly large problem. A CDC report released last year revealed the number of U.S. heroin…

Carmel, a city in Hamilton County is one of the fastest growing communities in Indiana and in the US. The population number of Carmel makes it the fifth largest city in Indiana. In 2012, the CNN Money magazine named Carmel the “Best Place to Live in the United States”. Moreover, in 2017 Niche.com gave Carmel…

Decatur is the largest city and county seat of Macon county. Located along the Sangamon River and Lake Decatur, it is one of the principal industrial, cultural, and educational centers in Illinois. Inevitably, the economic growth has had unfortunate side effects, as drug abuse is becoming an increasingly large problem. A CDC report released last…

The county seat of McLean County – Bloomington, is the 12th most populous city in Illinois. The city offers a wide range of entertainment and recreational possibilities. If you are a fan of nature you can spend your time in one of the parks, gardens, Zoo and golf courses located here. If you are more…

Peoria, the county seat of Peoria County, is the largest city on the Illinois River and the 7th most populous city in Illinois. Peoria is considered to be the oldest European settlement in Illinois. Nowadays, the city has a quite developed life, both economic and cultural. Peoria’s downtown area includes corporate, governmental and convention facilities,…

Springfield, the capital of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County, is the sixth most populous city in Illinois. Springfield was the home of Abraham Lincoln in the period of time before he became President. Therefore, most of the Springfield’s attractions are related it’s personality. Few of these attractions are the presidential library and…

Rochester Hills, a city located in northeast of Oakland County, Michigan, was initially inhabited by Native Americans – Potawatomi. The first European settler arrived in this region in 1817. One of the problems that needs attention and solutions in Rochester Hills is substance abuse and addiction. Even if the Rochester Hills drug treatment facilities provide…

As you can presume, Waterford Township was named taking into account the great number of lakes covering the township. The township is perfect if you want to spent your time on a boat and you may choose one of 36 lakes located in this region. One of the problems the township officials are facing is…

Being part of the Oakland County, Southfield is home of the “Golden Triangle”. This is a cluster of five golden skyscrapers. They include office a office center, a hotel, a conference centers and other residential complexes. Southfield has a quite developed education. It is home to eight colleges and two high schools. The city hosted…

Champaign is the 10th largest city in Illinois, and the 5th largest on the western shore of Lake Michigan. It one of the principal industrial, cultural, and educational centers in Illinois. Inevitably, the economic growth has had unfortunate side effects, as drug abuse is becoming an increasingly large problem. A CDC report released last year…

Waukegan is the 9th largest city in Illinois, and the 5th largest on the western shore of Lake Michigan. It one of the principal industrial, cultural, and educational centers in Illinois. Inevitably, the economic growth has had unfortunate side effects, as drug abuse is becoming an increasingly large problem. A CDC report released last year…

Lake Charles is the fifth largest city in Louisiana. It one of the principal industrial, cultural, and educational centers in Louisiana.  Inevitably, the economic growth has had unfortunate side effects, as drug abuse is becoming an increasingly large problem. A CDC report released last year revealed the number of U.S. heroin users has grown by…

Westland is a city in Wayne County, and the 10th largest city in Michigan. Many have begun to turn to drug abuse in recent years. A CDC report released last year revealed the number of U.S. heroin users has grown by nearly 300,000 over a decade. Fortunately, there are solutions available to people who are…

Sterling Heights is a city in Macomb county, and the 2nd largest city in Metropolitan Detroit. Although consistently rated as the safest city in Michigan with a population over 100,00, there is still trouble brewing. A CDC report released last year revealed the number of U.S. heroin users has grown by nearly 300,000 over a…

Wyoming, a city in Kent County, is the third largest city in West Michigan and the 14th in the state of Michigan. Wyoming’s economy is an industrial one and is quite diversified. Manufacturing accounts for 30% and is the largest in West Michigan.  It produces auto parts, fire engines, industrial machinery, plastics, electronics, food processing,…

Shelby Charter Township is one of the fastest growing communities in Metro Detroit. That is due to the significant increase of population since 2010. In 2016, the city was the 36th on “The Safest Cities in Michigan” list. Shelby Charter Township is home to few notable places. One of these places is Stony Creek Metropark.…