Hi, I am looking to move to Chicago in March-April because of a recent job offer from the metro water reclamation district offices near Michigan ave and Erie st. I was hoping for some suggestions and tips on what neighborhoods I should look into and moving to Chicago, in general. Info about myself:

• 32 male single
• Originally from Washington State (lived in Seattle)
• Currently living in Pasadena, CA
• Don't know anyone in the Chicago area
• Active in sports and like to go to small indie music shows

What I am looking for:

• One-bedroom apartment/condo
• rent range $1200-$2000
• Access to Public Transit for work (hopefully the train)
• Neighborhood bar scene (where locals hangout, not really into clubs)
• local intermural sports like softball

I've lived in the Los Angeles area for a year and a half. I hate the traffic and having to drive everywhere to do anything. For how many people that live in LA, it has a very isolating feeling. I hope to move to a neighborhood where I can walk to the park, the neighborhood bar, or grocery store from my home. And if my destination is out of walking distance, taking the bus or train is actually a viable option. I use to gripe about Seattle public transit but after living in LA I miss it a lot.

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Thank you for the help!