You can now activate your U-SHIP student health insurance.
You will probably find it necessary to find a bank while you are living in Chicago. It will be helpful to receive your stipend payment, cash checks, pay bills, and perhaps use for online shopping. Hyde Park has a number of reputable banks with varying services. Some local options:
Many of these banks will have New Student Account specials in the fall, to attract new students.
TTIC does not endorse any bank.