Introduction
O’Hare is located on the far North Side of Chicago and is home to O’Hare International Airport. Near the airport is the small neighborhood of Schorsch Forest View.
Transportation
Transportation in the O’Hare area is centered around O’Hare airport. The O’Hare Transfer Station in on the Metra North Central Service and the area also has access to the Chicago “L” Blue Line.
The area is considered a transportation hub containing major roads such as Interstate 90, its auxiliary Interstate 190, Interstate 294, Illinois Route 72, Illinois Route 171, U.S. Route 12 and U.S. Route 45.
O’Hare has access to Divvy rideshare bicycles, public transportation, 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
O’Hare has a population of 13,695 in 6,221 households according to the most recent U.S. Census and has a median household income of $46,638.
The O’Hare area is home to corporate headquarters of major businesses including Bally Total Fitness, True Value, and U.S. Cellular. The top five employing industries in O’Hare include transportation, accommodation and food, information, professional, and administration.
Education
O’Hare is part of the City of Chicago School District #299 and City Colleges of Chicago District #508, which includes:
- Everett McKinley Dirksen School
- William Howard Taft High School
O’Hare students also have access to Wilbur Wright College in nearby Dunning and a DePaul University satellite campus.
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
O’Hare is home to a handful of activities and attractions, which include:
- Garrett Popcorn Shops
- Catherine Chevalier Woods
- Schiller Woods
- Chicago Children’s Museum O’Hare
- Grandparents Park
While most of the time spent at these O’Hare 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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