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Physician Relocation Guide1

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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Moving Resources

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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

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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.

Magnet15

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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When You’re in the City….

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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

Oak Park

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Stats


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

River Forest

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Stats


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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River Forest School District34

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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La Grange

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Stats



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:


Letter of Residence for those who live with La Grange district:


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Public Schools


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

Hindsdale

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Stats




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


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


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

Evanston

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Stats




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


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 Links

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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/

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