Introduction
Near West Side is on the West Side of Chicago, located adjacent to The Loop, and is home to multiple neighborhoods, including Greektown, Little Italy, University Village, Illinois Medical District, South Water Market, Fulton River District, Tri-Taylor, and United Center Area.
Transportation
Near West Side is accessible via mass transit through the Chicago “L” Blue, Green, and Pink Lines, as well as many CTA bus routes.
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 West Side has a population of 61,768 in its 5.75 square miles according to the most recent U.S. Census. The median household income is $72,143.
Near West 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 West Side is primarily serviced by Chicago Public Schools, charter schools, and private schools, which include:
- W. Brown K-8
- Calhoun North K-8
- Dett K-8
- Herbert K-8
- Washington Irving K-8
- King K-8
- Mitchell K-8
- Otis K-8
- Plamondon K-8
- Skinner K-8
- Smyth K-8
- Washington Irving School
- Whitney M. Young Magnet School
- Moses Montefiore Academy
- Chicago Virtual Charter School
The area is also home to ITT Stuart School of Business, Chicago-Kent College of Law, and the University of Illinois at Chicago.
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 West Side is home to many activities and attractions, which include:
- National Hellenic Museum
- City Winery
- New Maxwell Street Market
- Union Park
- Old St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
- Mary Bartelme Park
- Skinner Park
- Sheridan Park
- Addams/Medill Park
- Fosco Park
- Thomas McCormick Gallery
- Notre Dame Chicago
- Heritage Green Park
- Shrine of Our Lady of Pompei
- National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
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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