If you are looking for an apartment in the Wicker Park/Bucktown area, try the apartment finding agency called North Clybourn Group. It's free and they helped me find a really nice apartment in my price range on very short notice. They specialize in that area of Chicago. There are also a ton more free apartment finding agencies in Chicago. I was recommended to this one by a friend and they were awesome!!!
ok... I'll end the free publicity!!!
I just moved to Chicago in May and so far I'm loving every bit of it!!! It's an awesome city, granted it's also the only major city I've ever lived in.