Introduction
South Chicago, formerly known as Ainsworth, is one of Chicago’s 16 lakefront neighborhoods near the southern rim of Lake Michigan, 10 miles south of downtown and is bordered by East 79th Street on the north, South Chicago Avenue on the southwest, a small stretch of East 95th Street on the south.
Transportation
South Chicago is not easily accessible through the Chicago “L” Line, however, there are stations for the CTA Red Line three miles away and the CTA Green Line five miles away. The area also contains 4 newly rebuilt Metra Electric Line, South Chicago Branch stations: Cheltenham and East 79th Street, East 83rd Street, 87th Street, and 93rd Street/South Chicago.
South Chicago is also serviced by a number of Chicago Transit Authority bus routes, including:
- N5 South Shore Night Bus
- 6 Jackson Park Express
- J14 Jeffery Jump
- 15 Jeffery Local
- 26 South Shore Express
- 30 South Chicago
- 71 71st St./South Shore
- 79 79th Street
- N79 79th Street Owl
- 87 87th Street
- 95 95th Street
The area also has access to 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
South Chicago has a population of 28,095 in its 3.34 square miles. The area is a middle-class community and according to the most recent U.S. Census, the median income for the area is $28,054.
Education
South Chicago students are primarily serviced by the City of Chicago School District, as well as charter schools and private schools, which include:
- Bowen High School
- LEARN Charter School Network
- South Chicago Community Elementary School
- Edward Coles School
- Chicago Vocational High School
- St. Michaels School
- James N. Thorpe Elementary 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
South Chicago is home to many activities and attractions, which include:
- National Shrine of St. Jude
- Steelworkers Park
- Bessemer (Henry) Park
- Russell Square Park
- Eckersall Playground Park
While most of the time spent at these South Chicago 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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