Hey fun2run, I'm currently finishing up my last semester of undergrad at UIC and will be in the same DPT class as you! If you went to the open house, Jenna said that they will send the class roster by e-mail sometime in March, and possibly either they or someone from our class will make a FB page so we can talk about these issues, but I'll share some of my input. Based on my experience, I would first generally try to avoid the area west of Western Ave. My friend rented an apartment near western ave. for a semester, and I felt a bit suspicious of that area. Some of my friends live in the Little Italy/west loop area just north of 290, and although it's expensive, there's a lot of food places to check around there. I plan to commute from the NW suburbs near O'Hare, which is around a hour and 20 minute bus/train ride to west campus, but I'm used to it from doing this routine for the past 2 years. Living near Chicago is pretty expensive, and although it would be nice to live in Chicago, I feel that having my family's support and the money I can save is worth the commute. Do you have an idea of your budget?
