Suburb in Chicago to relocate to with a one year old...? Looking to buy a house. I’d like: easy commute to the loop, good “downtown” scene, good schools, and preferably some diversity. Thoughts?

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With those criteria, why go to the ‘burbs? Lots of good CPS options in Bucktown, Roscoe, North Center, West Loop, Lakeview, etc

Make sure you research CPS before taking that route. Definitely not for everyone.

Based on your criteria, the two most. obvious suburbs would be Evanston and Oak Park. Could also try Skokie or River Forest, but they are less diverse.

There are some good schools in the Lake View/Lincoln Park area.

Moved to Oak Park with my 1 and 3 year old, we're on a small block of single family homes and there are 27 kids under 7. Great environment to realise kids imo

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