<p>DePaul also has a branch campus in Des Plaines. However, I’m not quite sure of the long term stability of the campus because they are going to build a casino either on that property or right next to it.
NIU is in DeKalb, and has a decent business program. They also have a satellite campus is Hoffman Estates, I believe.
My interpretation is that they actively send recruiters to those schools; however, if a qualified individual directly applies to them, they will still look at the person. The UofI system sponsored job fairs in Chicago are mostly at UIC. Sometimes they are also at the alumni office.
My sister also mentioned cost was a deterrent to DePaul. However, she is only doing one class at time.<br>
Have you looked at Loyola U Chicago? They have a good reputation.</p>