Originally Posted by pbz
Theresa, before you buy anything make sure you rent a car and go drive the proposed rush-hour route, during rush hour, to get a sense of what you are looking at for traffic.
/pbz
I would also suggest checking out alternative driving routes from several comparable home choices, to the place of work.
The Chicago area is well known for frequent, extended, massive road projects,
, often delayed for months during rough winters.