Lakeview is found between Diversey Street and Irving Park Road, and west from the lakefront to Ashland Avenue. This interesting neighborhood has a history apart from that of Chicago. In 1865, Lakeview was officially made a town by an act of the Illinois General Assembly, and in 1887 the town of Lakeview was granted a city charter dividing it into seven wards. Two years later area had grown so greatly that (after a bitter fight) the Chicago City Council annexed the town of Lakeview.
The Clark, Belmont and Broadway shopping districts contain a wide variety of stores that accommodate all needs. The restaurants and bars cater to all tastes and are plentiful. Today, Lakeview is viewed as two areas: East Lakeview and West Lakeview. East Lakeview generously encompasses the area from Diversey Parkway to Addison and from the lake west to Sheffield. East Lakeview includes the neighborhood known as “Boystown.” This is Chicago’s gay district, and the alternative lifestyle is strongly embraced by the area’s inhabitants and businesses.
West Lakeview stretches west from Sheffield to Ashland Avenue and north from Diversey to Addison. Perhaps the hottest section of West Lakeview is the stretch of Southport from Diversey north to Irving Park. Over the past few years, this area has become the refuge of Lincoln Park expatriates who fled the congestion and high prices that plague Lincoln Park. West Lakeview has managed to retain its neighborhood charm while providing easy access to Lincoln Park, East Lakeview and Wrigleyville. This area is thickly covered with interesting restaurants, fashion-savvy shops, and more than a few neighborhood bars. The two brightest stars of West Lakeview are arguably the Mercury and the Music Box theatres, outstanding throwbacks to days when drama and film were truly wonderful experiences.
Schools:
| School | Address | Phone | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Hamilton Elem School | 1650 W Cornelia Ave # 105, Chicago, IL 60657 | (773) 534-5484 | Elementary Schools |
| Augustus H Burley School | 1630 W Barry Ave # 2470, Chicago, IL 60657 | (773) 534-5475 | Elementary Schools |
| Ethel Mary Courtenay School | 1726 W Berteau Ave, Chicago, IL 60613 | (773) 534-5790 | Elementary Schools |
| Friedrich L Jahn School | 3149 N Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 | (773) 534-5500 | Elementary Schools |
| Horace Greeley School | 832 W Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60613 | (773) 534-5800 | Elementary Schools |
| Inter-American Magnet School | 919 W Barry Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 | (773) 534-5490 | Elementary Schools |
| James G Blaine School | 1420 W Grace St, Chicago, IL 60613 | (773) 534-5750 | Elementary Schools |
| John V Le Moyne School | 851 W Waveland Ave, Chicago, IL 60613 | (773) 534-5736 | Elementary Schools |
| Joseph Brennemann School | 4251 N Clarendon Ave, Chicago, IL 60613 | (773) 534-5766 | Elementary Schools |
| Louis J Agassiz School | 2851 N Seminary Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 | (773) 534-5725 | Elementary Schools |
| Louis Nettelhorst School | 3252 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657 | (773) 534-5810 | Elementary Schools |
| Mary Meyer School | 2817 N Pine Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 | (773) 549-0870 | Elementary Schools |
| Nathaniel Hawthorne School | 3319 N Clifton Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 | (773) 534-5550 | Elementary Schools |
| Ravenswood School | 4332 N Paulina St, Chicago, IL 60613 | (773) 534-5525 | Elementary Schools |
| Walt Disney School | 4140 N Marine Dr, Chicago, IL 60613 | (773) 534-5840 | Elementary Schools |
| Alexander Hamilton Elem School | 1650 W Cornelia Ave # 105, Chicago, IL 60657 | (773) 534-5484 | Middle Schools |
| Augustus H Burley School | 1630 W Barry Ave # 2470, Chicago, IL 60657 | (773) 534-5475 | Middle Schools |
| Friedrich L Jahn School | 3149 N Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 | (773) 534-5500 | Middle Schools |
| Horace Greeley School | 832 W Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60613 | (773) 534-5800 | Middle Schools |
| Horace Greeley School | 832 W Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60613 | (773) 534-5800 | Middle Schools |
| Inter-American Magnet School | 919 W Barry Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 | (773) 534-5490 | Middle Schools |
| James G Blaine School | 1420 W Grace St, Chicago, IL 60613 | (773) 534-5750 | Middle Schools |
| John V Le Moyne School | 851 W Waveland Ave, Chicago, IL 60613 | (773) 534-5736 | Middle Schools |
| Louis J Agassiz School | 2851 N Seminary Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 | (773) 534-5725 | Middle Schools |
| Louis Nettelhorst School | 3252 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657 | (773) 534-5810 | Middle Schools |
| Nathaniel Hawthorne School | 3319 N Clifton Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 | (773) 534-5550 | Middle Schools |
| Walt Disney School | 4140 N Marine Dr, Chicago, IL 60613 | (773) 534-5840 | Middle Schools |
City of Chicago Vehicle Stickers
All Chicago residents driving, parking, leasing and/or owning a vehicle for which they are responsible in the City of Chicago are subject to the Chicago Wheel Tax and must purchase a Chicago City Vehicle Sticker. This includes Chicago residents that maintain their registration outside of the City of Chicago, but use the vehicle in the City. We want motorists to avoid costly tickets: You must purchase a Chicago Vehicle Sticker within 30 days of residing in the City or acquiring a new vehicle to avoid late fees and fines.
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Residential Parking Permits
Chicago’s Residential Parking Permit program is designed to restrict parking on designated residential streets during specified hours, except for the residents of that street, guests of the residents or those who provide a service to the residents. This program helps to ensure that residents of densely populated areas have reasonable access to parking near their residences. Cars parked in violation of this ordinance are ticketed.
The City of Chicago does not mess around. The city has a dillignet parking patrol staff that will ticket you if you are in a spot where a permit you don’t have is required. All spots that require permits are marked with white street signs. Please look out for them!
For more information, contact the city clerk at 312-744-6861 or email info@chicityclerk.com. We also recommend that you ask your Real Estate Agent, Leasing Agent, or Land Lord about parking permit requirements in your area.