28F - Searching for Roommate Who Loves a Cuddly Cat

Hey there. I currently live in my mom's basement while helping to care for her after a recent major surgery. It's time for me to start looking for my own place again (yes, I have lived on my own before! ~8 years) and I'd love to find a roommate so we can save some money on rent! I've also realized that it's just way too expensive to live in the city, even with a roommate, and the suburbs can get lonely, so it'd be nice to find someone I can get along with and like enough to hang out with once in awhile.

I'm very friendly, i love getting to know new people, and I'm super laidback. I like a healthy mixture of socializing and alone time. I have a 13-year old cat who is a furry ball of joy. She's extremely low maintenance (doesn't get into things she shouldn't, very considerate of other people's spaces, etc) and loves a good nap. If she likes you, she'll probably want to cuddle at some point, so you should be okay with having a pet cat. I will absolutely be responsible for taking care of her feeding and cleaning needs, though.

I don't have a car and rely on public transportation, so I'm looking for an apartment that is accessible. Don't worry, I've lived the carless life long enough that I get by just fine, I'm not going to be asking to borrow your car (if you have one). I love to bike in the warmer months so the idea of living somewhat near the Illinois Prairie Path (which is conveniently located near the Metra) is ideal to me.

I realize this is a long post and maybe I'm rambling but if you've made it this far and are interested in talking further, I'd love to hear from you!

I'm looking for a female roommate (only because I think my boyfriend may take issue with me having a male roommate) and we would be looking for an apartment together.