Janine was a great host. She was very welcoming and eager to assist. I was lucky to have stayed with her while she was celebrating her mother's birthday. I believe mom turned 90 or 91? Be careful because mom has a coal miner's hand shake. I really enjoyed my stay at Janine's place, it was very well organized, clean, and comfortable. I recommend eating at Pepe's Mexican restaurant, which is just a few blocks away. I was in Chicago on my motorcycle so I can't comment on the public transit, but I can say that the commute towards Downtown Chicago is better from Janine's house than from the other side of Chicago. I had a great time in Chicago!