Possibly moving to the north Chicago area...

[Windy City John]

you need to be in Roger's park, wrigleyville, lincoln park, roscoe village --forget anywhere else!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[keepingit100]

Originally Posted by Sparkman

This is alot of B.S. 1st of all, Midlane Estates is a subdivision IN the city limits of Waukegan. While there is no longer a movie theatre, there are MANY fine restaurants in Waukegan. It is a city that has its problems, but it also has many things going for it as well.

To the OP, it don't think Waukegan would be a good town for you and I understood that you were looking for areas north of Chicago, not North Chicago. Highland Park, Highwood, Deerfield, etc would probably offer more of what you are looking for. But, it is very expensive to live there.

first off waukegan is just like anyother city. some parts are good some are bad and to be 100% honest people in waukegan despite our differences can come together if necessary. we are not ghetto we are a town who struggles. so if you dont live in waukegan then dont judge us. Keeping it 100 like always.

[Rhino4401]

If your office is convenient to the metra, and schedule conducive to a train commute, IA with Evanston. Live near the train and, when you need to drive, it is manageable.

Certain north side neighborhoods may also work with metra, and others are close to the highway. But as far as driving, I wouldn't have any illusions about a reverse commute. IME, around here, there's no such thing.

If you need to have use of a car during the work day, or the office isn't convenient to the metra, I like PP's Highland Park suggestion. There will be some social life, and it's good location for both work & getting into the city.

My bias is to minimizing pain getting to the job--once you have your feet under you at work, and get to know the area it's easier to know whether you can swing a long commute.

OTOH I've known people, conscientious, and organized people (leave enough time, keep gas in the car, have socks to wear, etc...) do fine with long work commutes. If you might have a hard time motivating yourself to go out, and know you'll get yourself to the job come whatever, it might make sense to live in the city neighborhoods.

[deeman7]

Originally Posted by Rhino4401

If your office is convenient to the metra, and schedule conducive to a train commute, IA with Evanston. Live near the train and, when you need to drive, it is manageable.

Certain north side neighborhoods may also work with metra, and others are close to the highway. But as far as driving, I wouldn't have any illusions about a reverse commute. IME, around here, there's no such thing.

If you need to have use of a car during the work day, or the office isn't convenient to the metra, I like PP's Highland Park suggestion. There will be some social life, and it's good location for both work & getting into the city.

My bias is to minimizing pain getting to the job--once you have your feet under you at work, and get to know the area it's easier to know whether you can swing a long commute.

OTOH I've known people, conscientious, and organized people (leave enough time, keep gas in the car, have socks to wear, etc...) do fine with long work commutes. If you might have a hard time motivating yourself to go out, and know you'll get yourself to the job come whatever, it might make sense to live in the city neighborhoods.

This thread is 9 years old, we are now talking about a 34 year old, probably married with kids person.

[Rhino4401]

Originally Posted by deeman7

This thread is 9 years old, we are now talking about a 34 year old, probably married with kids person.