Originally Posted by
M60_to_LGA
Wicker Park/Bucktown have a lot going for them, but the big negative is that they've turned into Lincoln Park West in recent years - which means you tend to have lots of douchebros roaming around, drinking heavily, screaming, and puking on the sidewalk at night. The problem is most heavily concentrated on the commercial/bar strips of Milwaukee, North, and Damen. I'd wander around there on a Saturday night just to see what you're in for there.
Hyperbole? I agree that the WP/Bucktown has certainly changed over the last decade (and not necessarily all for the better), but its much more hipster (meh) than post-college party scene (bleh!).
@ rjque: A few other areas to consider...Logan Square, Ukranian or East Village, River West or even Humboldt Park (east and north edge only). All of these are either on or in the general vicinity of the Blue Line. The easy El access to ORD is really nice to have if you travel a lot.