South Shore South Shore is a great area to visit to experience cultural diversity, the lakefront, the arts and fantastic comfort food.
The neighborhood prides itself on its prominent lakefront position, a hard-to-miss neighbor that offers scenic biking, walking, swimming, and other leisurely options in the summer. The area’s other jewel is the grand South Shore Cultural Center, located on the lake.
The most active areas of South Shore still remain on its outskirts and the lakefront, along South Shore Drive and 79th Street – which thrive with shopping, food, and entertainment. If you appreciate art, visit BAGIT (Black Art Group International), with its vibrant collection of original paintings and sculptures. Or look around the area and spot some of the colorful wall murals found throughout the area.
While on 72nd Street you’ll find many small businesses in a thriving community. Follow the train tracks along Exchange Avenue and discover a variety of little nooks for a cup of coffee or a good sandwich. South Shore always has something going on; behind many of the area’s venues lies incredible creativity.
Schools:
| School | Address | Phone | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Clayton Powell School | 7222 S Exchange Ave, Chicago, IL 60649 | (773) 535-6563 | Elementary Schools |
| Adam Clayton Powell School | 7530 S South Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60649 | (773) 535-6650 | Elementary Schools |
| Bouchet Branch Elementary Schl | 7401 S Chappel Ave, Chicago, IL 60649 | (773) 535-0510 | Elementary Schools |
| Bouchett Elementary School | 7355 S Jeffery Blvd, Chicago, IL 60649 | (773) 535-0501 | Elementary Schools |
| Bryn Mawr School | 7355 S Jeffery Blvd, Chicago, IL 60649 | (773) 535-0501 | Elementary Schools |
| Faulkner School | 7110 S Coles Ave, Chicago, IL 60649 | (773) 221-3578 | Elementary Schools |
| Isabelle C O’Keeffe School | 6940 S Merrill Ave, Chicago, IL 60649 | (773) 535-0600 | Elementary Schools |
| Myra Bradwell School | 7736 S Burnham Ave, Chicago, IL 60649 | (773) 535-6600 | Elementary Schools |
| Robert Black North School | 7133 S Coles Ave, Chicago, IL 60649 | (773) 535-6394 | Elementary Schools |
| Step School | 6740 S South Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60649 | (773) 667-5566 | Elementary Schools |
| South Shore High School | 7529 S Constance Ave, Chicago, IL 60649 | (773) 535-6180 | High Schools |
| Bouchett Elementary School | 7355 S Jeffery Blvd, Chicago, IL 60649 | (773) 535-0501 | Middle Schools |
| Bryn Mawr School | 7355 S Jeffery Blvd, Chicago, IL 60649 | (773) 535-0501 | Middle Schools |
| Faulkner School | 7110 S Coles Ave, Chicago, IL 60649 | (773) 221-3578 | Middle Schools |
| Isabelle C O’Keeffe School | 6940 S Merrill Ave, Chicago, IL 60649 | (773) 535-0600 | Middle Schools |
| Myra Bradwell School | 7736 S Burnham Ave, Chicago, IL 60649 | (773) 535-6600 | 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.