Would you recommend the West Elsdon neighborhood in Chicago for singles?

No way. West Elsdon isn't the safest neighborhood, and I don't recommend it for singles, or much of anyone for that matter. It's right by Midway, and the neighborhoods around there are just less safe that other, better areas on the North side. A buddy of mine lives close by and his car gets broken into all the time. He saves a ton on rent, but he pays for it in car window repairs and replacing his stereo. Three breakins in as many months.