Join this gym! I've just moved to Chicago and I miss the Dowd Y so much! This gym is always clean, there are always employees of some sort nearby doing their job of assistance or cleaning.
Their is plenty of equipment, but peak times can exhaust what's available. I don't care, I like a busy gym. Empty ones are dull and boring.
Be sure to attend athletic conditioning classes conducted by Becky (if you're advanced) and Roy ( if you're not yet advanced). They're fantastic and worth the time, you may have to crawl to your car the first time. Also take yoga from Jonathan or Mary. All the instructors are very good, but these are my favorites. I miss you guys!