Moving to Chicago

Looks like I might have to stay in the Chicago Area for the next 6 months.
So fellow Dopers, What’s the straight dope on staying in Chicago?

He seeks the Perfect Master! Oh, ye gods, may yon acolyte be worthy of approaching the Great City of Chicago, which Cecil Lives In or is Somehow Associated With!

Do you have a choice of location, or do you already know exactly where you’ll be staying?

Chicago Transit Authority
Chicago Home Page
Chicago Tourism
Chicago Apartment Finder

If you give us more specifics on what kind of information you’re looking for we can maybe help you narrow things down.

First, Thanks dopers for the replies.

I’m gonna be working in the Riverwoods area. Thats up northwest from the Chicago city.
I am kinda hoping to get a short term rental for about 6 months nearer to downtown. What do you think is the best bet? Preferably someplace with ready access to the public transport?

Thanks for the links … really helpful. Riverwoods seems to be really far off from the city … thats kinda disappointing.
Anyways, I was looking for some general living tips. Whats the best place to stay? Food joints … preferably Indian joints
. Cool things to do in Chicago. Other than a pilgrimage to the Chicago Reader … Land of the Perfect Master, Hallowed be His Glory. :slight_smile: