Introduction
Chatham is located on Chicago’s South Side and includes the neighborhoods of Chatham-Avalon, Chatham Club, Chesterfield, East Chatham, West Chatham and the northern portion of West Chesterfield. Many of the cities African-American city employees and middle-class live in Chatham.
Transportation
Chatham has stops at 79th Street, 83rd Street, and 87th Street on Metra’s Metra Electric commuter rail line, which provides daily service between downtown Chicago at Millennium Station and the southern destinations of University Park and Blue Island, as well as many CTA bus and train stops. The CTA Red Line stations at 79th and 87th also serve Chatham.
The area also has access to Divvy, Lyft/Uber rideshare services, and taxi services. Unfortunately, this means that rideshare accidents, pedestrian accidents, motor vehicle accidents, and public transportation accidents can be common in the area.
Demographics
Chatham has a population of 31,392 in its 2.92 square miles. According to the most recent U.S. Census, the median income for the area is $32,222 and the area is predominantly (98.7%) African-American.
Education
Chatham students are primarily serviced by Chicago Public School District and include the following:
Primary Schools:
- Arthur R Ashe Elementary School
- Arthur Dixon Elementary School
- James E McDade Elementary Classical School
- Jane A Neil Elementary School
- John T Pirie Fine Arts & Academic Center ES
- Martha Ruggles Elementary School
- Oliver S Westcott Elementary School
- Ted Lenart Regional Gifted Center
Secondary Schools:
- Simeon Career Academy
- Jimmie Thompson 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, daycare accidents, playground 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
Chatham is home to some activities and attractions, which include:
- Nat King Cole Park
- Tuley Park
- West Chatham Park
- Lorraine Dixon Park
While most of the time spent at these Chatham attractions will be enjoyable and uneventful, accidents can occur, including premises accidents, slip and falls, bicycle accidents, bus accidents, car accidents, drinking and driving, dog bites, and playground accidents.
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