I visited chicago university for a month accompanied by my two older kids. The hosts Carolyn and her daughter Dione were both so very nice, very welcoming, warm, and always helpful. Many thanks again!
The apartment was perfect for our needs, spacious, clean, and fully equipped for a family including indoor launary machine and drier. It's close to public transportation and easy to get from, both to chicago university and downtown. A good supermarket is just a few blocks away.
Not many restaurants closeby but downtown is easy enough to get to when you want to have the night-out.