Russ is an absolute gem of a human being and was so incredibly kind and welcoming. It was an absolute treat to stay in his home and chat with him. It was very easy to communicate with him about check-in and check-out times and he was flexible with us. It was always easy to chat with him if needed since he works mostly from home. Russ offered a variety of tips on where to eat, shop, and sight-see, which he had conveniently written down and placed on the desk in the room. The home is only 1.5 blocks from the 92 bus stop. From there, you can get to ANYWHERE within Chicago by public transit in less than an hour. I would absolutely stay with Russ again and would highly recommend him as a very welcoming host. Thanks, Russ!