If you have a big exam coming up in Chicago, there’s no better place to study than in a quiet, peaceful library. You can request a private room where you can focus and get some serious studying done. Libraries are also great for spending a day off with the kids. Many public libraries feature fun […]
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Living In Humboldt Park
Humboldt Park is the 23rd of the 77 designated Chicago community areas. The neighborhood lies on Chicago’s Northwest Side and is developed around a 207-acre park by the same name. The Humboldt Park neighborhood got its name in 1869 after German naturalist Alexander von Humboldt. The Humboldt Park neighborhood constitutes a 3.60 square miles (9.32 […]
Living In Irving Park
Irving Park, the 16th recognized Chicago neighborhood, is located on the city’s Northwest Side. The neighborhood gets its name from the late American author Washington Irving. Irving Park is a mixture of smaller, more easily identified neighborhoods such as The Villa, West Walker, The Triangle, Independence Park, Addison Mall, and the treasure of Chicago – […]
The Best Chicago Suburbs For Retirement
Baby boomers today are credited with raising the bar for the standards for retirement and senior living. It’s not hard to see why many of them choose the Chicago suburbs for their empty nesting years – some villages have up to 40% seniors – thanks to the great quality of life they provide. But retirement […]
Living In Hermosa
Hermosa, the 20th Chicago community area, is located on the city’s northwest side. Hermosa is well known for its tall, triangle-like shape on the Chicago community map. It occupies 1.17 square miles (3.03 km2) of the total land area in Chicago. The neighborhood is primarily a Hispanic blue-collar city with a solid industrial base. The […]
The Best Malls in the Chicago Suburbs
Are you looking forward to a day of luxury shopping in the best malls outside Chicago? If so, you’re in luck, as Chicago’s suburbs are home to some incredible shopping malls. Whether you want to discover a quirky new independent shop or want to grab dinner and catch a movie – the malls of Chicago […]
