Introduction
Lincoln Square, and its associated communities, is located on the North Side of the city of Chicago. Lincoln Square was named as such in 1925 by the Chicago City Council to honor Abraham Lincoln and a prominent statue of Lincoln was erected in 1956.
Transportation
The Lincoln Square area is serviced by Bus 49 and Bus 81, as well as the Union Pacific North Train, and the Chicago “L” Brown Line.
The area 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, and public transportation accidents can be common in the area.
Demographics
The Lincoln Square area has a population of 40,761 in its 2.57 square miles. According to the most recent U.S. Census, the median income for the area is $62,934. The area is mainly small and medium-sized businesses, private residences, and apartment buildings.
Communities
Lincoln Square is home to a number of communities, which include:
- Bowmanville
- Budlong Woods
- Lincoln Square North
- Ravenswood
- Ravenswood Gardens
Education
Lincoln Square area students are primarily serviced by Chicago Public Schools, including:
- Budlong Elementary School
- Chappell Elementary School
- Jamieson Elementary School
- McPherson Elementary School
- Waters Elementary School
- Amundson Elementary School
- Mather High School
Lincoln Square is also serviced by private and parochial schools, including:
- Adler Schools
- Lycee Francais de Chicago
- North Park Elementary School
- North Shore Junior Academy
- Pilgrim Lutheran
- Queen of Angels Elementary School
- St. Hilary’s Elementary School
- St. Mathias School
- Waldorf 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
Lincoln Square is home to many activities and attractions, which include:
- Winnemac Park
- Welles Park
- Jacob Park
- River Park
- Vogle Playlot
- Gross Park
- Sunken Gardens Park
- Lincoln Square Athletic Park
- Davis Theater
- Budacki’s Drive-In
- Giddings Square Fountain
- The Chicago Lincoln Statue
- Lincoln Square Applefest
- Friends of the Grape Wine Festival
- German-American Fest
- Lincoln Square Concert Series
While most of the time spent at these Lincoln Square area 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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