Introduction
Near North Side, the oldest part of Chicago, is the northermost of three areas that make up central Chicago and is located to the north and east of the Chicago River. Near North Side has the second-largest total area after the Near West Side, the highest number of skyscrapers, and the largest population, as well as being known for its extreme affluence, typified by the Magnificent Mile, Gold Coast, Navy Pier, and its world-famous skyscrapers.
The Near North Side area is also home to many smaller neighborhoods including Goose Island, Old Town, Gold Coast, Cabrini–Green, Near North Side, Magnificent Mile, River North, Streeterville, Dearborn Parkway, State Parkway.
Transportation
Near North Side and its associated neighborhoods are accessible via multiple methods of public transportation.
Residents also have 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
Near North Side has a population of 86,343 in its 2.72 square miles according to the most recent U.S. Census. The median household income is $88,651.
Near North Side lawyers at America’s Consumer Lawyer can assist residents with cases related to accidents, injuries, and health problems that may be related to serious issues, as well as issues such as bicycle accidents, dog bites, premises accidents, car accidents, public transportation accidents, and pedestrian accidents.
Education
Near North Side is primarily serviced by Chicago Public Schools, charter schools, and private schools, which include:
- Jenner School
- Manierre School
- Ogden School
- Wells Community Academy High School
- Lincoln Park High School
- Walter Payton College Prep
- Noble Academy
- Latin School of Chicago
The area is also home to multiple colleges and universities including:
- Northwestern University School of Law
- Northwestern University Medical School
- Loyola University Chicago School of Law
- Loyola University Chicago Graduate School of Business, School of Social Work, Institute of Pastoral Studies, School of Continuing and Professional Studies, and School of Communication
- Kendall College
- The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
- University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business Gleacher Center
- Erikson Institute
- Illinois Institute of Art – Chicago
- Moody Bible Institute
- Old Town School of Folk Music
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
Near North Side is home to many activities and attractions, which include:
- Museum of Contemporary Art
- Milton Lee Olive Park
- Amazing Chicago’s Funhouse Maze
- Art on the Mart
- Museum of Broadcast Communications
- Charnley-Persky House Museum
- Washington Park
- Loyola University Museum Of Art (LUMA)
- North Michigan Avenue
- Chicago’s Beaches
- Polk Bros Park
- Ward Park
- National Public Housing Museum
- Seward Park
While most of the time spent at these 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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