Staying at Linda's Haddon Hideaway was all I could ask for and more. Her place is located in a beautiful neighborhood with a variety of hip spots to choose from (you MUST ask her about the Rainbo Club), and it's only a 10-15 min walk to the Blue Line--ideal if you fly into O'Hare.
Her insight into the city was much welcomed, and even pointed me in a few directions I would not have normally thought about as a first-time visitor. When I return to Chicago, I will most definitely be choosing this place again. I hope you do as well.