pingaling
As you may have noticed living in Chicongoland, unless there is a danger of sunburn from it, you may not see it!
Most nights looking north Polaris (~41°)is at the lower edge of the night sky.
To the west and that is the best viewing.
N41.884 ,W88.124
http://cleardarksky.com/lp/Chicagolp.html?Mn=telescope%20accessory
Milkyway at best very faint at zenith. M31 difficult and indestinct. Sky is grey up to 35 degrees. Limiting magntidue 5.0 to 5.5.