Clearing
Clearing is the 64th of the 77 Chicago community districts. The Midway International Airport on the Southwest side of Chicago has a community partition straight across it. Clearing, a recognized Chicago municipality, is situated on the southern half of the airport. The neighborhood is part of Cook County and occupies a total land area of […]
Chicago Bed & Breakfasts
Explore Chicago’s neighborhoods in a neighborly way, by staying at a welcoming Bed and Breakfast in one of the city’s historic neighborhoods. There are many Bed and Breakfasts in neighborhoods conveniently near the downtown Loop and North Michigan Avenue shopping. Make your weekend, over-night, or week-long stay in Chicago more memorable, comfortable, and unique, be […]
Chicago Doctors
Find a doctor in your neighborhood online with the Chicago directory of doctors. There are roughly 900 million doctors appointments made each year, a tenth of them are introductory appointments, and over half of those are not made through a referral. Let us help you find a doctor in Chicago. Hospital-based Physicians in Chicago: Robert […]
Woodlawn
The South Side neighborhood of Woodlawn has been the target of city sponsored revitalization projects intended to improve schools, infrastructure, and economic growth. Woodlawn is south of Hyde Park, delineated by 60th Street, Midway Plaisance Park, 67th Street, Cottage Grove, Stoney Island Avenue, and Jackson Park. At one time the turf of the Black P […]
Albany Park
Albany Park is a predominantly immigrant community located on Chicago’s northwestern outskirts. With the Chicago River on one side, it is one of Chicago’s 77 distinct community areas. Albany Park offers a variety of community parks with breathtaking views and calm scenery. On the east and north, it is bordered by the north branch of […]
New City
New City is the official name of a community of nearly 52,000 people roughly edged by Pershing Road, Western Avenue, 55th Street and the railroad tracks east of Halsted Street. New City is composed of two neighborhoods, Back of the Yards and Canaryville, whose histories are linked to the stockyards that put Chicago on the […]
Forest Glen
Forest Glen is the 12th community area on Chicago’s Northwestern side. This area is segregated from the city and suburbs by a belt of forest preserves, parks, golf courses, and graveyards. The Chicago River’s North Branch forms part of the area’s southern boundary, wriggling from northwest to southeast through the community’s eastern section. The renowned […]
Oakland
The district of Oakland on Chicago’s South Side was once home to the Savoy and Walrick Ballrooms, the Palm Tavern, and the Regal Theatre. After forty years of deterioration, Oakland is attempting to reclaim the pride and unity of its citizens as well as its position of prominence. Mayor Richard M. Daley declared Oakland a […]
Lower West Side
The Lower West Side is recognized as the heart of Chicago’s Hispanic community, and the area is home to the city’s largest collection of outdoor murals. It seems that art is everywhere in the Lower West Side, with the major attractions being The Mexican-American Fine Arts Center Museum and the East Pilson Artists’ Colony. There […]
North Park
Located in the far northwest of Chicago, adjoining to Jefferson Park and North Park, the neighborhood of North Park, begins to confuse city and suburban living. The Cook County Forest Preserve is close at hand, and near that is the expansive Edgebrook Golf Course. There are so many green and open areas in North Park […]