jsm owns and poorly runs uptown crossing in normal, illinois. if you are thinking of renting here...don't do it! the repairs to building problems are shoddy, the office staff on site and at jsm corporate hq in champaign/urbana are rude and unprofessional. they must sweet talk the adults or cities they do business in but they are the worst i have seen yet. i am concerned about the other reviews that are saying that they will take advantage of not refunding security deposits and/or minimal amounts are refunded and they take the lion's share. the apartments are not in good shape considering that they are fairly new. small and very pricey. the arrogance of the owners and staff which some are owners' children is amazing and not in a good way.
stay away from jsm properties...they should be sanctioned for their misrepresentations. it is sad how continually they are allowed to take advantage of their tenants.