Fuller Park
Fuller Park is number 37 out of Chicago’s 77 neighborhood divisions. It is named after a local park in the area called Fuller Park, which got its name from the Chief Justice of the United States, Melville Weston Fuller. It is a very small neighborhood spanning a total area of 0.71 square miles (1.84 km2). […]
South Deering
South Deering was at one time home to Chicago’s first steel mill. It was originally settled by Irish, Welsh, English and Polish immigrants, but is now a chiefly Latino community. The neighborhood had hoped to host a new airport, but the plans never materialized, and the district saw some economic hardships in the 1970s and […]
West Garfield Park
Garfield Park is situated on the Southwest Side of Chicago and features single family homes along placid streets. The well-kept and well-known Garfield Park Conservatory at 300 North Central Park Avenue opened in 1908 and replaced three smaller green houses. Considered at the time to be an architectural marvel, the pipes and wiring were concealed […]
Montclare
Located along the western edge of Chicago, Montclare and Galewood once were home to many of Chicago’s mobsters. These small neighborhoods no longer have the tough-guy notoriety, and Galewood is often refered to as “a suburb in the city.” The community is mainly white, but there is a large Hispanic population living in the area, […]
Edison Park
Edison Park might be small in population and land area relative to other Chicago neighborhoods, but it is big in resources. With a median annual income of $105,233, it has almost double the size of Chicago’s median annual income of $58,247. It is considered one of Chicago’s most livable neighborhoods today. It takes around 22 […]
Chicago Art Galleries
The Chicago area is home to a number of art galleries and museums. One of the world’s greatest art collections is housed at The Art Institute of Chicago, at Monroe and Michigan. The Museum of Contemporary Art features post-WWII works, and is located at Chicago and Michigan. There are also special interest museums, such as […]
Avondale
Avondale is a hot neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois. It has been featured twice by Chicago Magazine as the best neighborhood in their annual awards (2010 and 2012.) It has a population of over 30,000 residents and is home to many different restaurants, bars, and shops. The neighborhood is located north of the Chicago River and […]
Chicago Health Clubs & Gyms
Best Chicago Neighborhoods is also your first stop for the best Chicago Health Clubs and Gyms. Receive personalized workouts and goals to motivate you to get more out of your health club membership. Personal training sessions at Chicago health clubs and gyms increase cardiovascular endurance, build strength, and improve flexibility. Here you can find a […]
Archer Heights
Archer Heights is among the 77 communities located on the south side of Chicago, Illinois. You can easily access this neighborhood from the Midway Airport. Besides, the community is only 8.8 miles and 21 minutes drive away from the Chicago Loop. The area is peaceful, and many residents own their own homes giving the Archer […]
South Lawndale
Lawndale is situated between Cicero Avenue and Western Avenue on Chicago’s West Side. Though the community has seen some difficult times, and the number of jobs in the area decreased, many loyal residents chose to remain in the neighborhood. Today, businesses are once again moving into the region and there are housing and educational incentive […]