I just saw this add on craigslist you may want to check it out...I think this one should work for you. It looks pretty nice and clean and it has some upgrades as well like the brake levers . I don't know much about Cycling but if I didn't have my old schwinn with some upgrades for commuting already, I would be all over this one.
http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/bik/3105781269.html
I am also planning on getting me a nice road bike as soon as I can but my Schwinn works for now and I will keep her even when I get my new bike.