While this transaction can be accomplished with just the option money, having cash available to complete the “A” part of the transaction makes it go much smoother. 

If so I would try to focus on those first, try to contact the listing broker whose name you see pop up the most and get something set up with them for a few showings..Once you are here and they see you are a serious buyer you will find things will go a bit smoother.

Chicago is definitely it's own animal....I highly suggest using someone local that knows the ropes.

Hi, I have been finding conflicting information online and on the forums about emotional support animals. 

The Midwest is a different animal with very low population growth and housing costs. 

Properly trained service animals that provide assistance to individuals with disabilities may be permitted on the Dwelling with the prior written consent of Landlord, which shall not be unreasonably withheld.

I'm sure you already know this but commercial financing is a very different animal that conventional lending. 

Demons do possess limited power over supernatural world, and and can take over, influence or even possess living  people, or animals and usually invited to possess by person directly thru evil actions, occult power or seared ungodly conscious. 

No, I didn't ask about the animal, I asked about YOU!

Court these days are protecting the occupants with equal housing, health, safety, and service animal laws.