Life in Chicago
Chicago Life
One of the biggest cities in the U.S. is the perfect place to go to college.
Rambling around the city
- Lake Shore Campus: Our primary campus which houses most of our Residence Halls and classrooms.
- Loyola Red Line: We’re the only university in Chicago with a train line stop named after them!
- Little India/Devon: Neighborhood known for its South Asian restaurants, salons, and shops.
- Andersonville: Neighborhood known for its Swedish heritage and cafes.
- Asia on Argyle: Neighborhood known for its Vietnamese and Southeast Asian heritage.
- Kathy Osterman Beach: Public beach along Lake Michigan.
- Foster Beach: Public beach along Lake Michigan.
- Montrose Beach: Public beach along Lake Michigan.
- Wrigley Field: Historic stadium, home to the Chicago Cubs.
- Northalsted: Neighborhood known for its cafes, comedy clubs, and nightlife. Home to one of the largest LGBT communities in the Midwest.
- Lincoln Park: The city’s largest public park that includes several museums and the Lincoln Park Zoo.
- Logan Square: A multi-cultural neighborhood filled with arts organizations, music venues, local shops, and more.
- Bucktown: Young, artsy neighborhood filled with trendy restaurants, thrift shops, and cafes.
- Humboldt Park: Historic neighborhood known for its Puerto Rican heritage and 207-acre park.
- Wicker Park: Young neighborhood filled with thrift stores, record shops, music venues, and trendy cafes and restaurants.
- Ukrainian Village: Neighborhood known for its trendy cafes and nightlife.
- West Loop: Neighborhood known for its thriving food scene. Notable landmarks include United Center, home to the Blackhawks and Bulls, and Fulton Market, a hub for trendy restaurants.
- Magnificent Mile: 13-block commercial district featuring over 400 stores, 200 restaurants, and many iconic buildings.
- Chicago Red Line: The train stop that gets you closest to our downtown campus.
- Water Tower Campus: Our downtown campus next to Chicago’s historic Water Tower.
- Navy Pier: Pier on the shoreline of Lake Michigan that hosts cruises, shows, fireworks, and cultural events.
- Riverwalk: Scenic walking path along the Chicago River.
- Millennium Park: Park featuring many iconic Chicago landmarks including the Bean, Crown Fountain, and Pritzker Pavillion.
- Grant Park: Park featuring landmarks like Buckingham Fountain and the Art Institute of Chicago. Lollapalooza takes place here!
- Museum Campus: Home to the Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum, and Adler Planetarium.
- Pilsen: Artsy neighborhood known for music, murals, and Latino eateries.
- Chinatown: Historic Chinese neighborhood filled with specialty shops and restaurants.
- Henry C. Palmisano Nature Park: Scenic 27-acre park where you can fish, run, and enjoy city views.
- Guaranteed Rate Field: Historic stadium, home to the Chicago White Sox.
- Bronzeville: Historic neighborhood known as the city’s “Black Metropolis.”
- Midway International Airport: Major commercial airport and base for Southwest Airlines.
- DuSable Black History Museum: Museum dedicated to the study and conservation of African-American history, culture, and art.
- Hyde Park: Culturally diverse neighborhood known as home to the University of Chicago.
- Promontory Point: A man-made peninsula jutting into Lake Michigan offering picnic areas and scenic views of the city.
- Museum of Science and Industry: A world-class science museum, the largest of its kind in the Western Hemisphere.
- Jackson Park: A 550-acre historic urban park with boat harbors, playing fields, a beach, and the Barack Obama Presidential Center.
- South Shore: Historic neighborhood with a beautiful lakefront along Lake Michigan.
- Rainbow Beach: Public beach along Lake Michigan.
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A business and commercial hub of America, the city offers so many internship and employment opportunities to young professionals at the start of their careers.