&gt; Are there certain neighborhoods that should be avoided on the basis of corrupt police activity?<p>No. It&#x27;s largely a very safe city and a great place to live in. I&#x27;ve lived here for 16 years (2 in Lakeview, 1 in Uptown, 3 in the West Loop and 10 in Lincoln Square). If I can help answer any questions about the various neighborhoods, you can reach me via jeff@judge.io.