Introduction
Dunning is on the Northwest side of Chicago and is home to the Chicago-Read Mental Health Center, formerly known as the Cook County Insane Asylum. In the 1980’s and 1990’s, Dunning, Belmont Heights, Belmont Terrace, Irving Woods, and Schorsch Village experienced a revival, with a residential, commercial, and institutional growth.
Transportation
Dunning residents and visitors have access to the Chicago “L” Blue Line, Busses #152 and #90, and the Milwaukee District West train.
Dunning residents also have access to Lyft/Uber rideshare services. Unfortunately, this means that rideshare accidents, pedestrian accidents, motor vehicle accidents, and public transportation accidents can be common in the area.
Demographics
Dunning and its surrounding neighborhoods have a population of 43,025 in its 3.75 square miles. The largest population within the area is of Polish descent, with one in three residents with Polish heritage, the highest rate of any ethnic group in any Chicago neighborhood according to the most recent U.S. Census.
Many of the neighborhood’s residents are city workers, including police, fire, and city workers. The median household income of Dunning is $59,737.
Education
Dunning is primarily serviced by Chicago Public Schools, charter schools, and private schools, which include:
- Canty Elementary School
- Bridge Elementary School
- J Leigh Elementary School
- Smyser Elementary School
- Thorpe O A Elementary School
- Dever Elementary School
- Lyon Elementary School
- Reinberg Elementary School
- Chicago Academy Elementary School
- Locke J Elementary School
- Ridgewood Community High School
- Chicago Academy High School
- Schurz High School
- Steinmetz Academic Centre High School
- Hope College Prep High School
- St. Francis Borgia School
- St. Pascal School
- New Horizon Center
Dunning is also home to Wilbur Wright College.
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, college accidents, and school district negligence are just a few examples of the types of school injury cases America’s Consumer Lawyer has experience with.
Attractions
Dunning is home to many activities and attractions, which include:
- Shabbona Park
- Hiawatha Park
- Merrimac Park
- Mount Olive Cemetery
- Eli’s Cheesecake Factory
While most of the time spent at these Dunning 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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