West Town
District of Chicago
in Cook County of Illinois, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
41.850 and -87.650 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 41° 51' 0" and W -87° 39' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 04:53 AM (Friday)
Timezone: America/Chicago
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
12:42 am and 2:52 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-37.797 and 77.565 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Martin-de-Vivies
References
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Delve into West Town

The district West Town of Chicago in Cook County (Illinois) is a district located in United States about 596 mi west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

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Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 17°C / 63 °F

Morning Temperature 16°C / 60 °F
Evening Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Night Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 42%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 9 km/h (5 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 65% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

22°C (72 °F)
14°C (58 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

16°C (61 °F)
11°C (53 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Monday, 6th of May 2024

17°C (63 °F)
16°C (62 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Pinnacle Furnished Suites at Arkadia Tower

Address
2,0 mi
765 W Adams St
60661-3500 Chicago
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Ace Hotel Chicago

Address
2,6 mi
311 N MORGAN ST
60607 Chicago
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Soho House Chicago

Address
2,3 mi
113 - 125 N GREEN STREET
60607 Chicago
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Chicago Marriott at Medical District/UIC

Address
1,8 mi
625 South Ashland Avenue at Harrison Street
60607 Chicago
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Crowne Plaza CHICAGO WEST LOOP

Address
2,2 mi
733 West Madison
60661 CHICAGO
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hampton Inn by Hilton by Hilton Chicago West Loop

Address
2,4 mi
116 N Jefferson
60661 Chicago
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


La Quinta Inn and Suites Chicago Downtown

Address
2,3 mi
1 SOUTH FRANKLIN
60606 Chicago
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Oakwood at 200 Squared

Address
2,6 mi
210 N WELLS ST
60606 CHICAGO
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 17:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn & Suites CHICAGO-DOWNTOWN

Address
1,8 mi
506 West Harrison Street
60607 CHICAGO
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


FieldHouse Jones

Address
3,4 mi
312 W. Chestnut St.
60610 Chicago
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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Replacing broken sockets and encapsulating K networks.


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Published: February 28, 2015
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Length: 03:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Published: September 24, 2012
Length: 13:13 min
Rating: 4 of 5
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Published: November 03, 2012
Length: 32:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Now that the set is working, I'm turning my attentions to the cabinet.


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Published: September 10, 2012
Length: 16:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Published: April 17, 2014
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Rating: 5 of 5
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Recapping is done - time for a power up !


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Predicta Holiday restoration p3o?

Published: September 08, 2012
Length: 33:19 min
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Work proceeds on the main circuit board.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

United Center

The United Center is an indoor sports arena located in Chicago, Illinois. The United Center is home to both the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association and the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League. The arena is named after its corporate sponsor, United Airlines. The plan to build the arena was created by Bill Wirtz and Jerry Reinsdorf, the owners of the two sports teams.

Located at 41.8806, -87.6742 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Basketball venues in Illinois, Buildings and structures in Chicago, Illinois, Chicago Blackhawks arenas, Chicago Bulls arenas, Event venues established in 1994, College basketball venues in the United States, Indoor ice hockey venues in the United States, National Hockey League venues, National Basketball Association venues, Sports venues in Chicago, Illinois, Music venues in Chicago, Illinois, Visitor attractions in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago Stadium

The Chicago Stadium was an indoor sports arena and a theater in Chicago. It opened in 1929, and closed in 1994.

Located at 41.8817, -87.6731 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures demolished in 1995, Chicago Blackhawks arenas, Chicago Bulls arenas, Basketball venues in Illinois, Former music venues, Demolished sports venues in the United States, Former buildings and structures in Chicago, Illinois, Sports venues in Chicago, Illinois, Defunct National Hockey League venues, Former ice hockey venues, Defunct indoor soccer venues in the United States, Defunct National Basketball Association venues, Defunct indoor arenas, Basketball Association of America venues, Demolished theatres of the United States

Noble Network of Charter Schools

The Noble Network of Charter Schools is a public charter high school system in Chicago with multiple campuses throughout the city: Chicago Bulls College Prep (2040 West Adams Street) DRW Trading College Prep (931 S. Homan Avenue) Gary Comer College Prep (7131 South Chicago Avenue) Golder College Prep (1454 West Superior Street) Johnson College Prep (6350 South Stewart Avenue) Muchin College Prep (1 North State Street) Noble Auburn Gresham College Prep (8748 S.

Located at 41.9002, -87.6629 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Educational institutions established in 1999, Chicago Public Schools, Public high schools in Chicago, Illinois, Charter schools in Illinois

Division Street Russian and Turkish Baths

Division Street Russian and Turkish Baths was a traditional Russian-style bathhouse at 1914 W. Division Street in the Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, which closed in 2010. Until close, it had operated since 1906. Although it originally provided separate facilities for both men and women, the women's side had been closed for several years. The most popular feature at Division Bath was the traditional Russian Banya or hot room.

Located at 41.9035, -87.6755 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Chicago, Illinois

Holy Trinity High School (Chicago)

Holy Trinity High School is a Catholic secondary school founded in Chicago, Illinois, United States, by the Congregation of Holy Cross in 1910. It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago. Established in 1910 by the Brothers of Holy Cross, Holy Trinity was originally a boys' school serving the neighborhood sons of Polish immigrants. Today, Holy Trinity is co-educational and serves Hispanic, African American, Caucasian, and Asian students.

Located at 41.9031, -87.6642 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Holy Cross secondary schools, Educational institutions established in 1910, Private high schools in Chicago, Illinois, Roman Catholic secondary schools in Illinois

Ukrainian Village, Chicago

Ukrainian Village is a Chicago neighborhood located on the west side of the Chicago downtown. Its boundaries are Division Street to the north, Chicago Avenue to the south, Western Avenue to the west, and Damen Avenue to the east. It is one of the neighborhoods in the West Town community area.

Located at 41.896, -87.6837 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Ethnic enclaves in Illinois, Landmarks in Chicago, Illinois, Neighborhoods in Chicago, Illinois, Ukrainian-American culture in Chicago, Illinois

Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art

The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art (UIMA) (Ukrainian: Український Інститут Модерного Мистецтва, Ukrayinskyi Instytut Modernoho Mystetstva) is a modern art museum serving the greater Chicago area with an ongoing program of cultural exhibitions, literary events, film screenings and music recitals. UIMA was founded in 1971 by Dr. Achilles Chreptowsky in the heart of Chicago's Ukrainian Village, Chicago.

Located at 41.896, -87.6851 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Museums in Chicago, Illinois, Art museums and galleries in Chicago, Ukrainian-American culture in Chicago, Illinois, Arts organizations of the Ukrainian diaspora, Art museums in Illinois, Ethnic museums in Illinois, Modern art museums in the United States, Ukrainian museums in the United States, Art museums established in 1971, 1971 establishments in the United States

Roberto Clemente Community Academy

Roberto Clemente Community Academy (commonly known as Clemente) is a public 4-year high school located in the West Town neighborhood on the near north side of Chicago, Illinois, United States. It is operated by Chicago Public Schools. The school is named for Puerto Rican baseball player Roberto Clemente.

Located at 41.9026, -87.6861 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Chicago Public Schools, Public high schools in Chicago, Illinois, Educational institutions established in 1974

Ashland (CTA Green and Pink Lines station)

Ashland (also Ashland/Lake) is an 'L' station on the CTA's Green and Pink Lines. It is an elevated station with two side platforms, located in Chicago's Near West Side neighborhood at 1601 West Lake Street. Just to the west of the station the Pink Line branches off from the Lake Street elevated line to follow the Paulina line to the south.

Located at 41.8853, -87.667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
CTA Green Line stations, CTA Pink Line stations, Railway stations opened in 1893, Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Bulls

Damen (CTA Blue Line station)

Damen is a station on the Chicago Transit Authority's 'L' system, serving the Blue Line, on North Damen Avenue at West North Avenue. It serves the popular and growing Bucktown and Wicker Park neighborhoods. It is the subject of Bert Monroy's famous image Damen. From Damen, trains run at intervals of 2–7 minutes during rush-hour periods, and take 8 minutes to reach the Clark/Lake station in the Loop. It was also once the eastern terminus of the Humboldt Park Branch.

Located at 41.9097, -87.6774 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
CTA Blue Line stations, Railway stations opened in 1895

Division (CTA station)

Division (or Division and Milwaukee in station announcements) is a station on the Chicago Transit Authority's 'L' system, serving the Blue Line. The station is located at the Polonia Triangle and serves the Wicker Park and East Ukrainian Village areas of West Town. From Division, trains take 6 minutes to reach downtown.

Located at 41.9034, -87.6665 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
CTA Blue Line stations, Railway stations opened in 1951

Wells Community Academy High School

William H. Wells Community Academy High School (commonly known as Wells High School) is public 4-year high school located in the West Town neighborhood on the northside Chicago, Illinois, USA. It is part of the Chicago Public Schools system. Wells serves grades 9 through 12. Wells is named after former superintendent of the Chicago public schools William Harvey Wells.

Located at 41.8991, -87.6682 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Chicago Public Schools, Public high schools in Chicago, Illinois

Western Avenue (Milwaukee District)

Western Avenue is the name of a railroad station owned by Metra, located in East Garfield Park community area of Chicago, Illinois near Western Avenue. The station is 2.9 miles away from Union Station, the inbound terminus of the line. Western Avenue station serves the Milwaukee District/West, North Central Service and Milwaukee District/North lines, and is the last inbound stop for these three lines before the terminus at Union Station.

Located at 41.8892, -87.6881 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Metra stations in Chicago, Illinois, Railroad stations along former Soo Lines, Stations along Milwaukee Road lines, Railway stations opened in 1900

Ukrainian Village District

The Ukrainian Village District is a landmark-designated district of residential buildings within the West Town community area of Chicago, Illinois. It was designated a Chicago Landmark in 2002, with area extensions in 2005 and 2007.

Located at 41.9013, -87.6802 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Landmarks in Chicago, Illinois, Historic districts in Chicago, Illinois, Ukrainian-American culture in Chicago, Illinois

Holy Innocents Church (Chicago, Illinois)

Holy Innocents Church, (Polish: Kościół Świętych Młodzianków), is a church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago located at 743 N. Armour St. in the East Village neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. It is a prime example of the so-called "Polish Cathedral style" of churches in both its opulence and grand scale.

Located at 41.8954, -87.6654 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Polish Cathedral style architecture, Churches in Chicago, Illinois, Polish-American culture in Chicago, Illinois, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago, Roman Catholic churches in Illinois

Holy Trinity Church (Chicago, Illinois)

Holy Trinity Church (Polish: Kościół Trójcy Świętej) - historic church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago. It is a prime example of the so-called 'Polish Cathedral style' of churches, in both its opulence and grand scale. Along with such monumental religious edifices as St. Mary of the Angels, St. Hedwig's or St. John Cantius, it is one of the many Polish churches that dominate over the Kennedy Expressway in the Pulaski Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois.

Located at 41.9023, -87.6628 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago, Roman Catholic churches in Illinois, Churches in Chicago, Illinois, Polish-American culture in Chicago, Illinois, Religious buildings completed in 1906, 20th-century Roman Catholic church buildings, Polish Cathedral style architecture

Northwestern University Settlement House

The Northwestern University Settlement House is an Arts and Crafts style house located at 1400 West Augusta Boulevard in Chicago, Illinois, United States. The Settlement Association was founded in 1891 by Northwestern University to provide resources to the poor and new immigrants to the West Town neighborhood. The actual Settlement House structure was built in 1901 by Pond & Pond. It was designated a Chicago Landmark on December 1, 1993.

Located at 41.9, -87.6628 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Residential buildings completed in 1901, Houses in Chicago, Illinois, Landmarks in Chicago, Illinois, Northwestern University, Settlement houses, History of Chicago, Illinois

Polish Museum of America

The Polish Museum of America is located in West Town, in what had been the historical Polish Downtown neighborhood of Chicago. It is home to a plethora of Polish artifacts, artwork, and embroidered folk costumes among its growing collection. Founded in 1935, it is one of the oldest ethnic museums in the United States and Core Member of the Chicago Cultural Alliance, a consortium of 25 ethnic museums and cultural centres in Chicago.

Located at 41.8996, -87.6612 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Polish-American culture in Chicago, Illinois, Museums of Polish culture abroad, Ethnic museums in Illinois, Folk art museums in Illinois, American national museums in Illinois, Museums in Chicago, Illinois, Visitor attractions in Chicago, Illinois, Reportedly haunted locations in Illinois, Museums established in 1935, 1935 establishments in the United States

Wicker Park (Chicago park)

Wicker Park is an urban park in Chicago, Illinois named after Charles G. Wicker and Joel H. Wicker.

Located at 41.9077, -87.6768 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Parks in Chicago, Illinois

Polonia Triangle

Polonia Triangle, also known as the Polish Triangle, is located in West Town, in what had been the historical Polish Downtown area of Chicago. It is bound by Division, Ashland and Milwaukee Avenue. A single-tiered fountain made of black iron with a bowl about nine feet in diameter is installed at its center. The Division stop on the Blue line subway is also located here.

Located at 41.9036, -87.6672 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Polish-American culture in Chicago, Illinois, History of Chicago, Illinois

Flat Iron Building (Chicago)

The Flat Iron Building is located in the Wicker Park district of West Town, Chicago, Illinois. The building is located at the intersection of Milwaukee Avenue, North Avenue, and Damen Avenue. Since the 1980s, it has served as an artists colony, and features visual artists and musicians of all disciplines. The building was the historic centerpiece of the annual Around the Coyote arts festival held in the neighborhood each summer. It is located across the street from the Northwest Tower.

Located at 41.9103, -87.6769 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Artist collectives, American artist groups and collectives, Buildings and structures in Chicago, Illinois

Pritzker School

A.N. Pritzker school is located in the heart of the Wicker Park neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois (2009 W Schiller St, Chicago, IL 60622. ) Pritzker School serves grades K-8 with its neighborhood magnet-cluster school focused on fine and performing arts and a Regional Gifted Center. Pritzker also offers a Pre-K for all program. The school is part of the Chicago Public Schools, CPS, system. The students and its mascot are referred to as the Wildcats.

Located at 41.907, -87.6779 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Public elementary schools in Chicago, Illinois, Chicago Public Schools, Educational institutions established in 1986, Public middle schools in Chicago, Illinois, Magnet schools in Illinois

Lenart Regional Gifted Center

Ted Lenart Regional Gifted Center is located in the southeast side of Chicago Chatham neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois (8101 South LaSalle St. , Chicago, IL 60620. ) Lenart School serves grades K-8 with a selective enrollment program for gifted students. The school is part of the Chicago Public Schools, CPS, system. The students and its mascot are referred to as the Lions.

Located at 41.907, -87.6779 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Public elementary schools in Chicago, Illinois, Public middle schools in Chicago, Illinois, Chicago Public Schools, Educational institutions established in 1988

Michele Clark Magnet High School

Michele Clark Academic Prep Magnet High School (commonly known as Clark Prep) is a public 4-year magnet high school and middle school located in the Austin neighborhood on the far west side of Chicago, Illinois, United States. The school is named for Chicago based journalist Michele Clark. The school opened as Austin Middle School in 1972.

Located at 41.9029, -87.686 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Chicago Public Schools

John Hope College Prep

John Hope College Preparatory High School (known as John Hope or JHCP) is a public 4-year high school located in the Englewood neighborhood on the south side of Chicago, Illinois, United States. It is operated by Chicago Public Schools. The school is named for educator and religious leader John Hope.

Located at 41.9029, -87.686 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Chicago Public Schools

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