Hey, it's not so bad here, you've got four or five active TAA members in this area at least, that I know of (including me!). I like this area!
Don't know if you are a member of IAAP, but they are also a good resource. Check the Illinois Division site for chapters closest to where you would be moving:
www.iaap-illinois.org. The Golden Corridor Chapter in Schaumburg (my Alma Mater) is a wonderful resource - young (only five years old) and aggressive and extremely helpful.
I will help you where I can. We have numerous resources available for you. Was there something in particular you wanted to know about?
Anne-Marie's Chicago/Metro Find It listserve is an email discussion group that focuses on finding things in the Chicago suburbs (anything from daycare to a plumber to a cheap apartment):
www.topica.com/lists/chi-findit/Marie
