Getting to Know North Chicago: Facts and Local Guide

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The Kryder Law Group, LLC has helped residents of North Chicago for decades. Our law firm handles car, truck and motorcycle accidents for those injured in North Chicago, Illinois. We also have experience handling workers’ compensation claims, premises liability claims, medical malpractice and all types of personal injury claims. Our personal injury lawyers are proud to help the residents of North Chicago with their legal needs.

Learn more about North Chicago, Illinois in our local guide including information about:

 

North Chicago, Illinois at a Glance

Where it’s Located: 39 Miles from Chicago, IL

Founding Date: Became a village in 1895 & a city in 1909

Population: 29,615

County: Lake County

Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, North Chicago is the proud home to Naval Station Great Lakes, the only training command for United States Navy recruits and the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center – the nation’s first fully integrated Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense entity. North Chicago is home to the Great Lakes Naval Training Center and Great Lakes Barracks Military housing. Each year thousands of people visit the city to attend Navy recruit graduations, visit world renowned Abbott Laboratories, receive treatment from the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, attended medical school at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science.

 

North Chicago Local Resources

North Chicago Police Department
Address: 1850 Lewis Avenue, North Chicago Illinois 60064
Phone Number: (847) 596 – 8700

The mission of the North Chicago Police Department is to consistently provide for the security and safety of those in the City through the management and execution of various public safety operational strategies. We do this by reducing crime, ensuring the safety of our citizens and building trusting partnerships through the professional and ethical enforcement of the law.

North Chicago Fire Department
Address: 1850 Lewis Avenue | North Chicago, Illinois 60064
Phone Number: (847) 596 – 8780

The North Chicago Fire Department is a full-time career fire department that provides fire, EMS, technical rescue, fire prevention and education services to a population of approximately 32,574 residents in an area of 8 square miles.

North Chicago Clerk’s Office
Address: 1850 Lewis Avenue, North Chicago, Illinois 60064
Phone Number: (847) 596 – 8680

The City Clerk is the recording officer and custodian of all documents belonging to the City not assigned to another department. These documents include agendas, meeting minutes, and executed contracts. The City Clerk is also the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Officer and the coordinator of local election services.

North Chicago Public Libraries
Address: 2100 Argonne Drive, North Chicago, IL 60064
Phone Number: (847) 689-0125

The North Chicago Public Library connects people with resources to develop a city of lifelong learners. Libraries are the memory of humankind, irreplaceable repositories of documents of human thoughts and actions. The North Chicago Public Library is a facility that strives to service a diverse population of 32,574 in the North Chicago area and libraries in surrounding cities. We are responsible for providing a great storehouse of knowledge at the heart of the world’s only United States Navy Training Facility, The Great Lakes Naval Training Center which borders the city to the south and east.

 

Local Businesses & Restaurants in North Chicago

Below is a list of attractions, restaurants, and things to do in the surrounding area:

Full Moon Family Restaurant
Address: 1300 Skokie Hwy, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Phone Number: (847) 689- 0733
Casual, around-the-clock American option for all-day breakfasts, salads, sandwiches & desserts.

Toby’s Tavern
Address: 1930 Green Bay Rd, North Chicago, IL 60064
Phone Number: (847) 689 – 4742

5 Points Restaurant
Address: 2505 Green Bay Rd, North Chicago, IL 60064
Phone Number: (847) 689-0061
Burgers, hot dogs, chicken meals & sides from a retro bare-bones counter-service spot.

Flanagan’s Bar & Grill
Address: 3201 Buckley Rd, North Chicago, IL 60064
Phone Number: (847) 689 – 9062
Sprawling pub for sports, bar bites, sandwiches & steaks plus weekly karaoke & Navy gatherings.

Tokyo at Siam IL
Address: 2450 Buckley Rd, North Chicago, IL 60064
Phone Number: (847) 473 – 5000
Relaxed, sparsely-decorated eatery offering Thai & Japanese staples such as noodles & curries.

National Museum of the American Sailor
Address: 2531 Sheridan Road, Great Lakes, IL 60088
Phone Number: 847-688-3154
As an official Department of the Navy Museum under the Naval History and Heritage Command, the National Museum of the American Sailor’s mission is to collect, preserve, and interpret the history of the United States Navy’s Enlisted Sailor for the benefit of the US.

 

Local Education in North Chicago

Private Colleges / Universities

  • Dominican University
  • University of Chicago
  • Illinois Institute of Technology
  • DeVry University

Public Colleges / Universities

  • Chicago State University
  • University of Illinois at Chicago
  • North Eastern Illinois University

Community Colleges

  • Moraine Valley Community College
  • Joliet Community College

 

Local Crime and Accident Rates

According to data, if you live in North Chicago, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in the community is 1 in 207.

 

Transportation Information

For public transportation, people can access the Metra Rail to go to various places.

 

Kryder Law Scholarships

College bound residents of North Chicago are invited to apply for The Kryder Law Group, LLC local scholarship. The legal team and staff at The Kryder Law Group, LLC are deeply committed to serving their communities. One way they fulfill this drive for service is by offering scholarships to college-bound students. Kryder Law would like to hear from a diverse group of applicants. It does not matter if you have just been accepted to college or if you are midway through your higher education. Topics change throughout the year, as well as the criteria and application materials, therefore make sure if interested in applying to The Kryder Law Group, LLC local scholarship, check on the website for updated information.

 

Why Residents of North Chicago, Illinois Have Chosen The Kryder Law Group, LLC to Handle Their Personal Injury Cases

The Kryder Law Group is a personal injury law firm servicing North Chicago, Illinois and surrounding areas. Each personal injury lawyer at the Kryder Law Group has years of experience and has handled hundreds of accident claims. Each injury attorney has handled North Chicago car, truck, bus and motorcycle accidents in the North Chicago, Illinois area. In addition, the injury lawyers at the Kryder Law Group have handled North Chicago work injuries, North Chicago dog bite injuries, North Chicago construction injuries, North Chicago slip and falls, North Chicago nursing home neglect cases and many other types of injury claims for residents of North Chicago, Illinois and surrounding neighborhoods. You can be confident each injury lawyer at the Kryder Law Group has the experience to handle your personal injury case and maximize the value of your personal injury settlement or jury verdict.

 

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Cases Handled by The Kryder Law Group, LLC for Residents of North Chicago, Illinois

If you have been injured in North Chicago, Illinois, you need an experienced Injury Lawyer. The Kryder Law Group, LLC can handle the following types of cases if you live in North Chicago:

  • North Chicago Auto Accidents
  • North Chicago Bus Accidents
  • Truck accidents in North Chicago
  • Slip and Falls at North Chicago stores or on property
  • Work Injuries that occur at North Chicago businesses
  • Commercial vehicle accidents that might happen in North Chicago with delivery trucks, Uber, Lyft, UPS, Fed Ex and Amazon
  • Construction Accidents that occur at North Chicago, Illinois construction sites
  • Vicious Animal Attacks that happen in North Chicago, Illinois
  • Wrongful Death
  • Medical Malpractice, Birth Injuries, Failure to diagnose that happen at North Chicago hospitals

 

Questions to Consider When Hiring a North Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer for Your Injury Claim

1. Is it worth hiring a North Chicago personal injury attorney for my personal injury claim?

If you have a serious injury, a North Chicago injury lawyer can help you maximize your recovery. An experienced lawyer, like those at The Kryder Law Group, LLC, knows the value of your case and how to make an insurance company pay the maximum compensations for your pain and suffering. A personal injury lawyer can also help you recover lost wages and other compensation you may be entitled to.

2. How much is my North Chicago, Illinois injury claim worth?

Every case is different, but you may be entitled to lost wages, medical bills, future medical bills, disability, loss of a normal life compensation, money for pain and suffering. The personal injury lawyers at The Kryder Law Group, LLC can evaluate your case for free. See what you get in your free North Chicago personal injury evaluation below.

3. If I am injured in North Chicago, Illinois, How long will it take to settle my personal injury claim?

Some cases can be resolved quickly after your medical treatment has concluded. However, in other instances cases can take longer if the injury causes permanent disability. If you live in North Chicago, Illinois and would like to discuss your case call The Kryder Law Group, LLC for a free analysis of your case.

4. If I speak to a lawyer, what is included in My Free Personal Injury Consultation?

We offer free legal advice to people who live in North Chicago, Illinois. We like to understand the goals and expectations of every client before we begin. That is why the Kryder Law Group provides a free personal injury consultation to every client. If you live in North Chicago, Illinois we will provide a free legal consultation.

Here is what you will get in your free legal consultation:

  • We will evaluate the strength or weakness of your case.
  • We will identify all points of compensation you are entitled to.
  • We will evaluate the existence of available insurance.
  • We will discuss your injury and whether specialists are needed.
  • We will evaluate whether expert testimony is needed for your case.
  • We will listen to you and answer any questions you may have.

If you reside in North Chicago, Illinois, The Kryder Law Group, LLC will provide you with a free consultation. Just call our office and tell us about your case. There is no fee, unless we win. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Call us today to start working with a personal injury attorney that will fight for your rights.

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