Moving: work in Downers Grove, and want to live in Chicago (Aurora: rentals, condos)

[SuccessSW]

I'm a single 28 year old woman who has been living in Wheaton since moving to the Chicagoland area last September. Needless to say, I am ready to move! My office is in Downers Grove, but my job is unique in that it requires me to travel all over the Chicagoland area ( I worked in Crystal Lake, Lansing, Aurora, and downtown several times in the past year) for two to three week intervals. All that being said, I want to live in Chicago proper. ( I'm also considering Oak Park for it's proximity to 290) Any Chicago neighborhood recommendations for a young professional single in my predicament? I'm going to rent, and since I plan on getting a studio, most neighborhoods are in my price range. Ideally, I'd like to live fairly close to a major interstate, but that's not a must.

[Los Guys]

Check out Logan Square / Avondale - specifically around Diversey Ave. You would be very close to the highway, the blue line and it's relatively cheap. The area is turning and there seems to be a glut of cheap rentals and condos if you want to buy. If you want something a little more upscale, Roscoe Village is only about 1 mile to the East. More northwesterly neighborhoods are also an option, such as Jefferson Park and Old Irving Park, but if you need to get to the south or I-290, it might be more difficult.

[SuccessSW]

Thanks so much for the response! I've actually looked at a few options in Roscoe Village and Old Irving Park, so it seems I may be on the right track.

[chet everett]

I have friend in RV and they have a lovely home that is great for their young family, but even they would say that having to DRIVE EVERYDAY out to the 'burbs is not good from their area, much traffic to fight...