This document provides a physician relocation guide for moving to various Chicago suburbs including Chicago, Oak Park, River Forest, LaGrange, Hinsdale, and Evanston. It includes information on moving resources, utilities providers, Illinois driving laws, an overview of each location, public school details, and top rated restaurants. Key sections include details on Allied Van Lines for Rush employee moves, ComEd for electricity, CTA routes to Rush University, Chicago neighborhood profiles, and overviews of the public school systems and top private schools for each suburb.
4. Moving
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All Rush employees can move through Reebie Storage
& Moving Co., Inc. and are offered 30 days of storage
for free.
Allied Van Lines International – Chicago
10423 Franklin Avenue
Franklin Park, IL 60103
P.847.994.8029
F.847.288.0425
For more information, please visit: http://www.reebieallied.com
6. Illinois 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 Department
501 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) 793-1010
Lombard Sec. of State Facility
837 South Westmore
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 629-8305
Sec. Of State Facility-West
5301 W. Lexington Ave.
Chicago, IL 60644
(312) 793-1010
Melrose Park Sec. of State Facility
1903 North Mannheim Road Melrose Crossing Shopping Center
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(312) 793-1010
Secretary of State Facility
650 Roppolo Drive
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(312) 793-1010
9. 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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10. 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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11. 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 (Streeterville/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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12. 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
13. 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
14. 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.
15. Magnet
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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.
16. 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 visit to CPS OAE website to download an application and call 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, call (773) 553-2060.
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17. 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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18. 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 12th
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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19. British 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 call (773) 506-2097 or email
admissionbsc@wclschools.org
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 details call: (312) 432-8409 or (312) 432-8411
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21. 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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22. 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
24. 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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25. 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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26. 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
27. 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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28. Oak Park School Private School
Info
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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
30. 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
36. 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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37. 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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41. La Grange Public School
District
Enrollment Information and Application
http://parent-
resources.d105.net/modules/locker/files/get_group_file.phtml?
gid=553115&fid=22009093&sessionid=ce6e020721c9fb0a3e18fffd5487e
ec4
Letter of Residence from landlord:
http://parent-
resources.d105.net/modules/locker/files/get_group_file.phtml?
gid=553115&fid=22009091&sessionid=ce6e020721c9fb0a3e18fffd5487e
ec4
Letter of Residence for those who live with La Grange district:
http://parent-
resources.d105.net/modules/locker/files/get_group_file.phtml?
gid=553115&fid=22009092&sessionid=ce6e020721c9fb0a3e18fffd5487e
ec4
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42. 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/IL0190
4810/Centricity/Domai
n/271/Transfer
%20enrollment
%20form.pdf
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43. 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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44. Top Rated Restaurants
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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
46. 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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47. 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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48. Hinsdale School System
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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
49. 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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50. 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 rosalinda@childrensmla.com
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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51. 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
53. 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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54. 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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55. 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=%2ffamily%2fdirectaction.aspx
56. 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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57. 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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Private Schools
58. 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