Hello,
Could anyone tell me about places to live In Chicago. I am going to be starting Internal med at Jackson Park in September and ideally I want to get a place close to Jackson Park but I have heard that the neighborhood was not safe. I looked thru craigslist but I am unsure of how safe the areas are. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. My two priorities are safety and close proximity to the hospital in that order. Thank you.

That area of the city is not safe. You need to be about 30 blocks north of the hospital. Find something around Michael Reese - 29 and Ellis - Live in the Bridgeport area of the city and you can get to Jackson Park in a car in about 20 minutes by taking Lake Shore Drive.

Hyde Park is also a very nice area to live. That is at 55 and Lake Shore Drive.

I lived in Chicago all my life. PM me with the cities for each apartment you are interested in. Hyde park is a good location. Downtown Chicago will be pricey but is safe. North side of Chicago is fine too but will be a longer commute since JPH is on the South side, but you can always take Lake Shore Drive and coast all the way. Stay away from the South syyyyde!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!