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Andersonville Modern flats Local Low good neutral neutral g good good
Lakeview Low rise Mixed Medium good neutral neutral excellent excellent good
Lincoln Park Condos/houses/low and high rise Mixed Medium/High good neutral neutral excellent excellent good
Near North Side Old houses/new and old high rises Mixed High excellent neutral neutral excellent excellent excellent
Lincoln Square Single family home/low rise Mixed Low/Medium good neutral neutral neutral neutral neutral
Irving Park Low rise/houses Local Low/Medium n good good neutral neutral neutral
Roscoe Village Modern low rise/vintage houses Local Medium neutral good excellent neutral neutral good
Logan Square Old houses Local Medium/Low good good good n weak weak
The Loop Condos in high rise Mixed High excellent neutral weak excellent excellent excellent
Hyde Park Old houses/high rise Mixed / international High excellent neutral good neutral neutral neutral
Evanston Modern houses Local/Mixed Medium/High neutral good excellent good neutral neutral
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Top Tips

01 Before choosing somewhere to live in Chicago thoroughly research all areas. This decision will have a direct impact on your way of life in this city.
02 Choose your children’s school first and then look for an accommodation as the area you live in may determine the school your child can attend.
03 The US Social Security administration also advises you wait 10 days after arriving in the United States to apply for a Social Security number.
04 Chicago can be extremely hot in summer but very cold in winter. Bear this in mind when searching for accommodation; you’ll need good AC and heating!
05 Subscribe to a local Newspaper. We advise the Chicago Tribune. It is a good way to get familiar with both the city and what is going on.

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Interesting fact

Chicago is home to North America’s tallest building “Sears Tower”, which has 110 floors. From its Sky-deck at 103rd floor you can see all the way to neighboring states of Michigan, Indiana and Wisconsin… 40 to 50 miles away.
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