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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Moving Resources: slides 4-7
Chicago: Slides 8-22
Oak Park: Slides 23-30
River Forest: Slides 31-37
LaGrange: Slides 38-44
Hinsdale: Slides 45-51
Evanston: Slides 52-58
Helpful Links: Slides 59-60
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Moving4
All Rush employees can move through Reebie Storage & Moving Co., Inc. and are offered 30 days of storage for free.
Allied Van Lines International – Chicago10423 Franklin AvenueFranklin Park, IL 60103P.847.994.8029F.847.288.0425 For more information, please visit: http://www.reebieallied.com
Util it ies
Emergencies: 911Non-Emergencies: 311
Electricity: ComEdCustomer service:1-800-3347661
Electric emergency: 1-800-334-7661
Local Telephone Service:Ameritech: 800-244-4444 (Inside Illinois) 800/432-0015 (Outside Illinois)
Long Distance Telephone Service-AT&T: 800-222-0300 -MCI: 800-950-5555 -Sprint: 800-877-4646
Satellite service: Dish Network: 800-333-DISH
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AT&T: 888-709-6098, ext. 20416
Il l inois Driving Laws
-Illinois gives you 90 days before a new license needs to be obtained
CDL license and registration for vehicle is 30 days
-Driver’s license fee=$30, Commercial Driver’s License fee= $60
-Paperwork can be mailed to Secretary of State
Vehicle Services Department501 S. Second St., Room 014
Springfield, IL 62756
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or you can visit DMV SOS office
Sec. Of State Facility-North 5401 North Elston Ave.Chicago, IL 60630(312) 793-1010Lombard Sec. of State Facility837 South WestmoreLombard, IL 60148(630) 629-8305Sec. Of State Facility-West5301 W. Lexington Ave.Chicago, IL 60644(312) 793-1010
Melrose Park Sec. of State Facility1903 North Mannheim Road Melrose Crossing Shopping CenterMelrose Park, IL 60160(312) 793-1010Secretary of State Facility 650 Roppolo DriveElk Grove Village, IL 60007(312) 793-1010
General Illinois Household Averages
Most Common Cities for Household Living
Chicago
Oak Park
River Forest
LaGrange
Hinsdale
Evanston
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Chicago is home to… 237 square miles of land
An estimated 2.7M residents
More than 200 theaters
Nearly 200 art galleries
More than 5,500 restaurants
77 community areas containing more than 100 neighborhoods
26 miles of lakefront
36 annual parades
19 miles of lakefront bicycle paths
552 parks
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Chicago Facts/Stats
Median resident age: 32.9 years
Median Household Income 2011: $43,628
Most Popular Areas to Live: Lincoln Park, Lake View, North Center, West Town, Edgewater, Loop, Old Town, Avondale: Average Housing prices range from $300,000-$1,000,000
Neighborhood Friendly: Lincoln Park, Logan Square, Gold Coast, Roscoe village, Old Town, Bridgeport, Hyde Park, Avondale
Diversity: 45% Caucasian, 32.9% African American, 5.5% Asian, 28.9% Hispanic
For more information please visit: http://cityinfo.cityofchicago.org
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CTA to Rush
Buses and Trains are very accessible around Rush University Medical Center and Rush University’s campus. The following CTA bus/train routes include:
Bus #9 (Ashland):
For scheduled times please visit: http://www.transitchicago.com/riding_cta/busroute.aspx?RouteId=169
Bus #7 (Harrison) (Weekdays):
For scheduled times please visit: http://www.transitchicago.com/riding_cta/busroute.aspx?RouteId=166
Bus #126 (Jackson)
For Scheduled times, please visit: http://www.transitchicago.com/riding_cta/busroute.aspx?RouteId=277
Bus #157 (Streetervil le/Taylor) (Weekdays):
For scheduled times, visit: http://www.transitchicago.com/riding_cta/busroute.aspx?RouteId=293
Blue and Pink- Line Trains:
For scheduled times please visit:
http://www.transitchicago.com/pinkline/
http://www.transitchicago.com/blueline/
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Chicago Public School System
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When attending a school outside your neighborhood or one that has high selectivity, an application process is necessary. However, neighborhood schools offer open enrollment. For list of schools and for more info on CPS schools please visit http://www.cps.edu
Selective Enrollment- High School
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Selective Enrollment High Schools provide academically advanced high school students with a challenging and enriched college preparatory experience. They offer a rigorous curriculum with primarily honors and AP courses.
High schools include: Brooks, Jones, King, Lane, Lindblorn, Northside, Walter Payton, South Shore, Westinghouse, and Whitney Young
Application process is needed and the selection process is highly competitive.
At least one of the following testing results are required: ISAT Terra Nova, Stanford Achievement Test 10 ITBS Woodcock Johnson Achievement Test 3 Wechsler Individual Achievement Test 3
Applications are due annually on December 14th and can be accessed at https://apply.cps.edu
Neighborhood School
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Open enrollment within own neighborhood (don’t need to apply)
Students within boundary area are given enrollment priority. However, students who live elsewhere can still apply (applicants will be randomly accepted for the available spaces through a computerized lottery)
Some schools offer programs for advanced students
Charter School
Unlike neighborhood schools, they are open to all Chicago students
Operate independently from Chicago Public School Board and each other
Application process needed (contact school directly for application)
Students are accepted based on a random lottery if there are more applications than available spaces.
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Schools which emphasize on one particular subject area, such as math/science, world language, or humanities
No attendance boundaries (students across the city can apply using standard application)
Known for having diverse racial/ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds
Students are accepted through a random computerized lottery system.
Some offer programs for advanced children.
Top Rated Chicago Public Elementary Schools
Bell Elementary School (K-8) 986 Students
Enrollment priority to applicants living within the school zone (North).
Offers advanced program
ISAT’s or other test forms (slide 12) need to be taken as a part of the application process
Please vis it to CPS OAE website to download an application and cal l Kathleen Sharer at (773) 534-5151 for more information
Decatur Classical School (K-8) 278 students
Gives first enrollment priority to applicants living within school zone (North
For academically advanced students
Students take some classes in Latin
An application and testing are required
For more information, cal l (773) 553-2060.
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Edgebrook Elementary School (K-8) (479 Students)
Gives first enrollment priority to applicants living within school zone (North).
Won Illinois State’s 2010 Excellence Award for Exemplary Academic Performance on the Illinois Learning Standards.
For more information, contact the number (773) 534-1194
Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy (K-8) (571 Students)
Gives first enrollment priority to applicants living within school zone (North).
Magnet school with Literature and Writing Magnet program.
Provides qualifying students accelerated instruction in Humanities and Science through the Specific Aptitude Program.
For more information, contact the number (773) 534-5781.
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Top Private Schools in Chicago
Latin School of Chicago (JK-12) approx. 1200 students JK-4: 4 years old by Sept 1st to enter. 63 spaces available: Tuition: $22,750
5-8: 10 spaces available. Tuition: $29,985
9-12: 45 spaces available: Tuition: $29,985
Applications due on December 1, Recommendation forms due Feb 1
ISEE for Grades 6-12 due Feb 1
Application link: https://secure. infosnap.com/family/message.aspx?code=actionclosed
For Questions, call (312) 582-6068
University of Chicago Lab School (JK-12) approx. 1700 students Nursery (Half Day): $17,832
Nursery-5th grade (full day): $25,296
Grades 6-8: $27,096
Grades 9-12: 28,290
Application is online, opens on August 1, closes Sept 30.
Grades 1- spaces are usually full as well as grades 10, 11, and 12 th due to Lab’s high retention rate. Thus, parents who want their child to attend lab can join the interest pool. Lab will contact them when there is enough space to apply (info: http://www.ucls.uchicago.edu/admission/interest-pool/index.aspx)
For questions, call (773) 702-9451
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Brit ish School of Chicago (PK-12) 780 students
Uses British system; UK trained teachers
Tuition: Morning Nursery: $12,100, Full day nursery: $22000, Year 1-6: $24990, 7-9: $26760, 10-11: $26000, IB Program 12-13: $27560
Application link: http://britishschoolofchicago.org/files/21/
Applications Due February 8, 2013
For more info cal l (773) 506-2097 or email admiss [email protected]
St. Ignatius College Prep
Jesuit High school
Tuition: $15,300
Application process: Need to take High School Placement Test in January. (registration not needed)
For more detai ls cal l : (312) 432-8409 or (312) 432-8411
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Few Points of Interest…
(Top; left-right)
Navy Pier
Old Town
Millennium Park (Crown Fountain)
China Town
Millennium Park (bean)
North Avenue Beach
Field Museum
Lincoln Park Zoo
John Hancock
Willis (Sears) Tower
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Top Zagat Rated Restaurants
Schwa $$$$
American
1466 North Ashland Ave
(773) 252-1466
MK $$$$
American
868 N Franklin St
(312) 482-9179
Green Zebra$$$
Vegetarian
1460 West Chicago Ave (312) 243-7100
Avec $$$
Mediterranean
615 West Randolph St
(312) 377-2002
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Takashi $$$ American-New French North Damen Ave (773) 377-2002
Slurping Turtle $$ Japanese 116 W Hubbard St (312) 464-0466
Les Nomades $$$$ French 222 East Ontario St (312) 649-901
Riccardo Trattoria $$$ Italian 2119 North Clark St 773-549-0038
Next $$$$ American 953 West Fulton Market (312) 226-0858
Katsu $$$ Japanese 2651 West Peterson Ave (773)-784-3883
Stats
Median resident age: 38.9 years
Estimated Median Household income in 2009: $78,384
Average House Price: $447,515
Diversity: 67.7% Caucasian , 21.7 African American, 6.8% Hispanic, 4.8% Asian
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Facts
Popular for its many houses and buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright
Points of Interest: Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
DISTANCE FROM RUSH: 14 min by car / 7.2 miles
Public Transportation: 34 minutes Take Green Line from Ridgeland to Cottage Grove Take 9 bus at Ashland-Lake towards 95th Get off at Ashland and Congress or Harrison
For More Information, please visit: http://www.oak-park.us
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Oak Park Public School District
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Elementary and Middle School:
Registration Location: 970 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 606302
Registration Information Site: http://www.op97.org/hr/Registration.cfm
High School: New to District form: https://secure.infosnap.com/family/actionforms.aspx
Enrollment Information :http://www.oprfhs.org/news/26122/9606/no#.Ud2yzhaE7dk
Oak Park School District Public Schools
Elementary Schools
Horace Mann
Longfellow
Abraham Lincoln
Whittier
William Hatch
Middle Schools
Percy Julian Middle School.
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
High School
Oak Park and River Forest High School
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Oak Park School Private School Info 28
Fenwick High School (9-12)
Catholic affiliated
Tuition: $12,950
Need to take Archdiocesan Admissions Test on January 11, 2014 before one can be considered for admission.
Acceptances sent out in mail on February 15th
For Questions Call: (708) 386-3052
Ascension Elementary School (PK-8) 50 students/grade
Catholic affiliated
Tuition: $6,254
Classroom size: about 50 students each grade level
After school Program Available
Students in grades 1-8 need to be tested and interviewed before application can be excepted. Testing is scheduled in the Spring and Summer
For Questions Call: (708) 386-7282
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St Catherine Siena-St Lucy School (PK-8) Christian Offers before and after-school daycare services (7-8:05am) and (2:30-6pm) For Questions Call: (708) 386-5286
St.Giles School (PK-8) Catholic Tuition: $4,830 Parishioner, $6,250 Parishioner Offers after-school daycare services For Questions Call (708) 383-6279
Alcuin Montessori School (PK-6) Interview necessary for admission Tuition: Toddler: $9163, Primary 3-5 years half day: $8860, Primary extended day 5-
6: 12,473, Elementary 6-12: $12,903, Middle School 12-14: $13,921 For Questions Call: (708) 366-1882
Top Rated Restaurants (by Yelp Users)
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1. Maya del Sol $$ Mexican 144 S Oak Park Ave (708) 358-9800
2. Sen Sushi Bar $$ Japanese 814 Oak Park Ave (708) 848-4400
3. Trattoria 225 $$ Italian 225 Harrison St (708) 358-8555
4. New Rebozo $$ Mexican 1116 Madison St (708) 445-0370
Stats
Median resident age: 41.3 years
Estimated median household income in 2009: $89,284
Diversity: 86.35% Caucasian, 7.81% African American, 3.13% Asian, 4.01% Hispanic
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Facts
Attractions: River Forest Village Hall, Albertus Magnus Science Hall, Thatcher Woods Glen, Trailside Museum of Natural History, Rebecca Crown Memorial Library
LOCATION FROM RUSH: 15 mins driving / 8.89 miles
Public Transportation:
Take Green Line from Harlem towards Cottage Grove
Get off at Ashland-Lake
-Take 9 bus towards 95th
Get off at Congress or Harrison and Walk to Rush
For more information, please visit: http://vrf.us
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Public Schools
Elementary/Middle School
Roosevelt School
Willard Elementary School
Lincoln Elementary
High school
Oak Park and River Forest High School
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Private Schools: Elementary/Middle Schools
St. Lukes Elementary School (PK-8)
Before St. Luke considers a student for enrollment, the following must be received:
Uniforms
Tuition: Unkown
A completed application form with a $100 non-refundable application fee.
A copy of the child's birth certificate. Please note: All students MUST meet the September 1st birthday deadline as dictated by Illinois law. No exceptions will be made
A copy of the baptismal certificate if NOT baptized at St. Luke.
For students registering in grades 1 through 8: A copy of the academic transcript from the previous school.
Application Due: Last Day of January
If questions Call : (708) 366-8587
Grace Lutheran
Uniform
Tuition: Grace Church Member: $2300, Non-Member: $2500, New Families: $2800
Application info: $50 application fee, they accept application
Parent Interview needed
Transcripts, test scores, release, and recommendation forms
For more info call (773) 637-2250
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Private High School
Trinity High School
Tuition: $9900
If coming in freshman year you need… High school placement test or equivalent
Transfer Students
Need to participate in a personal interview of student and parent(s) with a school administrator
Letter from counselor regarding attendance and behavior
Record of health examination
Payment of $600 non-refundable registration fee applicable to tuition
Call (708) 453-9374 for more information
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Stats
Median resident age: 40.4 years
Estimated median household income in 2009: $80,342
Median Home Value: $365,000
Diversity: : 91.02% Caucasian (25% Irish, 24% German, 10% Polish, 10% Italian), 6.02% African American, 0.09% Asian, 3.66% Hispanic
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Facts
Attractions: La Grange Park, Brookfield Zoo, Graue Mill and Museum, Unity Temple, American Police Center and Museum, Bernis Woods
DISTANCE FROM RUSH: 25 min by car/ 15.07 miles
Public Transportation: 1 hour Take 302 bus at La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station towards Cermak/Cicero
Take Pink Line towards loop Get off at Polk
For more information, please visit: http://www.villageoflagrange.com
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La Grange Public School District
Enrollment Information and Application
http://parent-resources.d105.net/modules/locker/files/get_group_fi le.phtml?gid=553115&fid=22009093&sessionid=ce6e020721c9fb0a3e18f f fd5487eec4
Letter of Residence from landlord:
http://parent-resources.d105.net/modules/locker/files/get_group_fi le.phtml?gid=553115&fid=22009091&sessionid=ce6e020721c9fb0a3e18f f fd5487eec4
Letter of Residence for those who live with La Grange district:
http://parent-resources.d105.net/modules/locker/files/get_group_fi le.phtml?gid=553115&fid=22009092&sessionid=ce6e020721c9fb0a3e18f f fd5487eec4
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Public Schools
Elementary/Middle School
Cossitt Ave Elementary School
Ogden Ave Elementary School
Pleasantdale Elementary School
Spring Ave Elementary School
High School
Lyons Township High School Transfer Application:
http://lths.schoolwires.net/cms/lib03/IL01904810/Centricity/Domain/271/Transfer%20enrollment%20form.pdf
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Private School St. Johns Lutheran School (Pk-8)
Christian
Tuition: Early Childhoood= 3 year and 4 year program $2470-$54549
Full Rate: $4950, Non-Member Rate: $4000, Active Member rate: $3550 (for more info on rateshttp://stjohnschicago.org/storage/tuition-information/2013-14TuitionK-8th.pdf)
For more information, contact (773) 736-1196
Nazareth Academy (9-12)
Catholic
Tuition: $11, 250
Admission: Have to take HSPT (High School Placement Test given at Nazarath on July 4
For more info, contact (708) 354-0061
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Top Rated Restaurants44
1. Palmer Place $$ American (Pub) 56 S La Grange Rd (708) 482-7127
2. Prasino $$ Breakfast/Brunch 93 S La Grange Ave (708) 469-7058
3. Q BBQ $$ Barbeque 70 S La Grange Rd (708) 482-8700
3. Kama Indian Bistro $$ Indian 8 W Burlington Ave (708) 353-3300
3. Grapevine Mediterranean $$ Greek 9 W Hillgrove Ave (708) 482-4774
3. Marconi’s Ristorante $$• Italian• 15 Calendar Ave• (708) 353-1621
Stats
Median resident age: 41.4 years
Estimated median household income in 2009: $75,596
Median Home Value: $831,700
Diversity: 90% Caucasian, 1.3% African American, 6.4% Asian, 3.5% Hispanic
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Facts
Attractions: Brookfield Zoo, American Kiddieland Amusement Park, DuPage Children’s Museum, Museum of Science and Industry, Lizzardro Museum of Lapidary Art
DISTANCE FROM RUSH: 28 minutes by car / 18.14 miles
Public Transportation: 1hr 25 min Take BNSF Train towards Chicago Union Station Take 7 bus as Adams and Canal towards Central Get off at Harrison and Ashland
For more information, please visit: http://www.villageofhinsdale.org
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Hinsdale School System48
Elementary/Middle School
To Register your child at a school in Hinsdale, first register them in the Hinsdale School District, which can be accessed online at: http://www.d181.org/resources/registration/index.aspx (Registration for K-8)
High School
Information found at: http://central.hinsdale86.org/parents/Documents/New%20Student%20Registration%20Process.pdf
Public Schools
Elementary/Middle School
Hinsdale Middle School
Madison Elementary School
Monroe Elementary School
Prospect School
Oak School
Elm School
Lane School
Walker School
High School
Hinsdale Central High School
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Private Schools
Children’s Montessori Language Academy (Birth-6 year old programs)
27 Students
Admissions Information Link: http://www.childrensmla.com/admissions/
For more information, call (630) 468-5089 or email [email protected]
St. Isaac Jogues Elementary School (K-9) 575 Students
Roman Catholic
Tuition: Active Parishioner: ½ day Kindergarten and Grades 1-8= $4000, Full day Kindergarten and grades 1-8= $4990, Non-Active Parishioner= $6750
For more information, call: (630) 323-3244 and visit http://www.sijschool.org/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=698&
Zion Lutheran School (NS-K) 130 Students
Christian (Lutheran)
Tuition: Pre-School: $2000, Grades K-8: $4000
Applications accepted on February 1st
Application Form: http://www.zlsmatteson.org/Application_rev_2013.pdf
For more information, call (708) 747.7490 and visit: http://www.zlsmatteson.org/enrollment.htm
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Top Rated Restaurants (by Yelp users)
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1. Egg Harbor Café $ Breakfast/brunch 777 N York Rd (630) 920-1344
2. Nabuki $$$ Japanese 18 E 1st St (630) 654-8880
3. Cine $$$ Mexican 29 E 1st St (630) 590-5655
Stats
Median resident age: 34.3 years
Estimated median household income in 2011: $60,033
Median Home Value: $340,700
66% Caucasian, 18.1% African American, 8.6% Asian, 9% Hispanic
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Facts
Has 5 beaches
Commercial Districts include: Downtown, Central Street, Dempster Street Shops, Main Street Station, Howard Street, and Chicago Avenue
Distance from Rush: 33 min driving/20.4 mi
Public Transportation: 56 minutes Take UP-N Train towards Chicago OTC Get off at Clybourn and walk to Ashland and Cortland Take 9 bus towards 95th Get off at Ashland and Congress or Harrison
For more information, please visit: http://www.cityofevanston.org
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Evanston School District
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Registration open from June 14-August 9
Need health forms, birth certificate, ISBE transfer form, and three documents to prove residency
For incoming kindergarten students, there will be special registration hours February 26-March 1, 2013
For registration please visit: https://secure.infosnap.com/family/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2f family%2fdirectaction.aspx
Public Schools
Elementary/Middle School
Lincolnwood Elementary School
Orrington Elementary School
Joseph E Hill Education Center
Walker Elementary School
Chute Middle School
High School
Evanston Township High School
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St. Joan of Arc Elementary School (Pk-8th grade) 225 Students
Catholic
Tuition: PK Half day 3/4/5 days: $3152-4039, PK Full Day: $4971-$6391, K-8: Parishioners=$5099/Non-Parishioners= $6396
For Enrollment/Application info, contact Principal Carrie Hampson at (847)-679-0660
Royemore School (Pk-12) 300 Students
Extended program is offered from 3-6 for JK-4th graders
Tuition: Morning PK and JK: $9130, JK and PK 3PM: $14000, Kindergarten 3PM: $16,600, Grade 1: $17200, Grade 2: $17700, Grades 3-4: $19450, Grades 7-8: $23935, Grades 9-12: $25,285
Average Class size: 18
When applying, applicants need: http://www.roycemoreschool.org/sites/default/files/royadap.pdf
For more info, call (847) 866-6055
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Top Restaurants (By Yelp Users)
1. Campagnola $$$
Italian
815 Chicago Ave
(847) 475-6100
1. The Stained Glass $$$
New American
1735 Benson Ave
(847) 864-8600
1. Quince $$$
New American
1625 Hinman Ave
(847) 570-8400
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4.Cross-Rhodes $ Greek 913 Chicago Ave (847) 475-4475
4.The Cellar $$ New American 820 Clark St (847) 864-8678
4.Soulwich $ Asian Fusion 1634 Orrington Ave (847) 328-2222
Important Links60
School Links
http://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/September-2012/Best-Public-Schools-in-Chicago-and-the-Suburbs/http://www.cps.edu/Schools/Enroll_in_a_school/Choose/Application_process/Pages/Understandandcompletetheapplicationprocess.aspxhttp://www.greatschools.org
Moving to Chicago
http://www.city-data.com/city/Illinois.htmlhttp://movingtochicago.org/relocation.htmlhttp://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/April-2010/20-Best-Towns-and-Neighborhoods-in-Chicago-and-the-Suburbs/