My sister and I met in Chicago for a weekend in June. Sam's place is great! It was just the right size for the two of us and had everything that we needed. It's not TOO far from the L - about 5 blocks. The area has an amazing blend of people. It was great!
I know I asked Sam at least 10 questions after we got there...where to eat, drink, etc. Even when we took the train just to find what fun we could find, he responded quickly and was very helpful.
Definitely would recommend a stay at Sam's!