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 […]
Chicago Apartments
Chicago luxury apartments are appealing to an increasingly wide array of renters these days, as the housing market in Chicago land heats up and median apartment prices continue to increase. In fact, Chicago luxury apartments are built with so many conveniences and amenities that it makes it difficult for people to want to rent any […]
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 […]
Chicago Neighborhood Festivals 2006
JUNE Taste of Chicago, June 24-July 4 Grant Park (100-700 S. Columbus Dr.) Free Admission Jeff Fest, June 24-25 Jefferson Park Community Festival On Higgins Avenue between 5400-5500 (between Milwaukee & Gale) June 24: 5 – 11 p.m. June 25: 4 – 11 p.m. Pride Fest, June 25 Gay and Lesbian Pride Parade, June 26 […]
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 […]
Lakeview
The Chicago community of Lakeview is one of the most in demand neighborhoods in the city to live. Nestled against the shore of Lake Michigan, this north-side neighborhood has something for everyone. Crammed with shops, restaurants, bars, and entertainment, Lakeview offers a wide assortment of distractions. The population is very young, with a good percentage […]
East Garfield Park
Garfield Park (East) is the 27th distinguished neighborhood district of the 77 Chicago community areas. It lies in the West Side Chicago neighborhood and is popular as the area where urban activity collides with tranquility. The neighborhood draws its name from nearby Garfield Park, a Chicago Public Park that makes up 20% of this collective […]
Englewood
Englewood was born out of railroad lines crossing on a land that was originally mainly an oak forest with much swampland in the mid-1800s. Because these different railroad lines crossed in what was later called Junction Grove, a community of people working in the railroad industry settled in the area with their families and grew. […]
Lincoln Park
The Lincoln Park and DePaul University areas in Chicago are youthful, fun, and chic. DePaul University, founded by Vincentians in 1898 and with student body of over 23,000, is the largest Catholic university in the country and the largest private institution in Chicago. The Lincoln Park campus is the oldest, largest, and most active of […]
South Chicago
South Chicago, originally settled by Irish and Swedish traders, was once associated with the lumber and steel industries. The demographic now is chiefly Hispanic and African American. Homes sell for between $30,000 and $180,000, with a good number of rental opportunities at or below $600 per month. The area has some schools. South Chicago is […]