Introduction
Avondale is on the Northwest Side of Chicago where the northern border is Addison Street from the north branch of the Chicago River in the east to Pulaski Road in the west. The neighborhood extends further west along Belmont Avenue to the Union Pacific/Northwest Line. Its southern border is Diversey Avenue from the Union Pacific/Northwest Line to the Chicago River. Its neighborhoods are Polish Village (also known as Jackowo and Waclawowo), Belmont Gardens, and Kosciuzko Park.
Demographics
Avondale is home to 39,721 residents in its 2.0 square miles. Traditionally a Polish, blue-collar neighborhood, in recent years the area has experienced an increase in social diversity, with an influx of Eastern European, Filipino, Mongolian, and Hispanic immigrants.
The top five (5) employing industries in Avondale include: administration, retail, manufacturing, utilities, and construction and the median household income for the area is $44,663.
Transportation
Avondale is serviced by the Chicago “L” at two stations along the blue line. The CTA also runs various routes including:
- Running Northwest/ Southeast:
- Milwaukee Avenue 56
- Running North/South:
- Pulaski Road 53
- Kimball Avenue 82
- California Avenue 52
- Western Avenue 49
- Running East/ West:
- Addison Street 152
- Belmont Avenue 77
- Diversey Parkway 76
Avondale also has access to Divvy rideshare bicycles, as well as Lyft/Uber rideshare services and taxi services. Unfortunately, this means that rideshare accidents, pedestrian accidents, motor vehicle accidents, bicycle accidents, and public transportation accidents can be common in the area.
Education
Avondale is serviced by Chicago Public Schools, including citywide and neighborhood options, such as the Carl Von Linne School and the Carlos Fuentes School, as well as a number of private parochial schools run by the Roman Catholic congregations in the area.
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
Avondale is home to many activities and attractions, which include:
- Avondale Neighborhood Park
- Brands Park
- Grape Playlot
- Hairpin Arts Center
- Puerto Rican Arts Alliance
While most of the time spent at these Avondale attractions will be enjoyable and uneventful, accidents can occur, including slip and falls, bicycle accidents, bus accidents, car accidents, drinking and driving, dog bites, and playground accidents.
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