Introduction
Ashburn, named for its history as the cities ash dumping site, is located on the south side of the city. Greater Ashburn covers nearly five square miles. The approximate boundaries of Ashburn are 72nd Street (north), Western Avenue (east), 87th Street (south) and Cicero Avenue (west).
The area is famous for opening the first airfield in Chicago, Ashburn Flying Field, that was home to E.M. Laird Airplane Company in 1916.
Transportation
Ashburn is serviced by METRA’s Southwest Service, which runs Monday through Saturday at the Ashburn and Wrightwood Rail Stations.
Demographics
Ashburn, a middle-class community with a median household income of $63,573, has a population of 42,752 according to the most recent U.S. Census. In 2017, Ashburn was the only predominantly African-American community to receive the Good Neighbor Award in Chicago from the NEXTDoor organization and continues to experience population growth in the African-American community.
Education
Ashburn is home to many schools, which include:
- Carroll Elementary School
- Dawes Elementary School
- Durkin Park Elementary School
- Stevenson Elementary School
- Lionel Hampton Fine and Performing Arts School
- Owens Scholastic Academy
- Ashburn Lutheran School
- St. Bede the Venerable Catholic School
- Sarah E. Goode STEM Academy
- St. Rita of Cascia High School
- William J. Bogan High School
When sending your child off to school you assume they will remain safe, however, this isn’t always the case. School bus accidents, gym, and physical education accidents, lack of supervision, playground injuries, daycare injuries, and school district negligence are just a few examples of the types of school injury cases America’s Consumer Lawyer has experience with.
Attractions
Ashburn is home to many activities and attractions, which include:
- Dan Ryan Woods
- Rainey Park
- Hayes Park
- Scottsdale Playground Park
While most of the time spent at these Andersonville attractions will be enjoyable and uneventful, accidents can occur, including slip and falls, bicycle accidents, car accidents, drinking and driving, dog bites, and playground accidents.
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