Chicago Neighborhood Series: Lakeview

There are so many great places to live in Chicago – how are you supposed to decide on a location?  For me, I was looking for the city feel without the hustle and bustle and business-like feel of downtown and the Loop.  Oh, and something a little less expensive than downtown!  I somehow found myself in Lakeview, and I couldn’t be happier!

Lakeview Festival

Lakeview Festival

Belmont and Sheffield Intersection

Belmont and Sheffield Intersection

Lakeview has everything you could need or want in a neighborhood.  There are tons of restaurants, both chain and locally-owned, all within steps of my apartment.  Like every city, there’s a Starbucks (or other coffee shop) pretty much on every corner, which is nice for studying on the weekends.  There are also lots of places to shop (DSW, American Apparel, GAP and local boutiques) to relieve some law school stress!  Lakeview offers so many other things – gyms, great public transportation (both the El and buses), grocery stores, bars, and it’s really close to Wrigley Field (although I’m a Cardinals fan, so that’s not so important to me!).

Under the Belmont El stop

Under the Belmont El stop

It’s got a great feel to it, and it’s one of the safest neighborhoods in Chicago.  I’ve loved living in Lakeview so much that I’ve just renewed my lease to stay another year!

Amanda M.

Amanda M

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