Introduction
WELCOME TO THE NEW EASTSIDE! It is a pleasure to bring you the second edition of the annual New Eastside Community Guide, representing a combined effort between local businesses, community…
Location and Transportation
Location The New Eastside is part of the Central Business District in Chicago also known as the Loop or Downtown. It is a well-defined area bordered by Upper East Randolph…
History
Originally New Eastside was covered with rail tracks and buildings dedicated to the Illinois Central Railroad (ICRR). In 1955, Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley presided over a grand opening of…
New Eastside Community Today and Beyond
Today, New Eastside supports a community of 11,000 residents and 45,000 people who work in the area and draws thousands of tourists and visitors to the shopping and dining complex…
Recreation
Classes and activities abound for New Eastside residents. There is no shortage of things to do when you live in a world-class city like Chicago. Chicago park district Take part…
Residential Buildings
340 on the Park 340 E. Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60601 (312) 938-3576 400 East Randolph 400 E. Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60601 (312) 321-0613 Aqua 225 N. Columbus Dr….
Schools
GEMS World Academy – Chicago 350 S. Water St. • Chicago, IL 60601 (312) 809-8900 • www.gemsworldacademy-chicago.com Grades K-12 – Independent – Full-time GEMS World Academy – Chicago is an…
Shopping
Buy essentials at the Village Market or take yourself on a shopping adventure on Michigan Avenue or State Street. The best of Chicago’s shopping is just steps away. Use the…