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North Chicago, IL is a charming city located near Lake Michigan in Lake County. With its close proximity to the lake, North Chicago offers visitors plenty of outdoor activities and attractions to explore. Whether it’s fishing off the pier, kayaking on the lake, or simply getting some sunshine at one of the many beaches around town – there’s something for everyone in North Chicago. Aside from outdoor recreation, this small city also offers a variety of cultural experiences like museums, galleries and performing arts venues. Visitors are sure to have an enjoyable time while exploring all that North Chicago has to offer.
Reviews of North Chicago, IL often praise the city for its variety of activities and attractions that appeal to both locals and visitors alike. People enjoy spending time outdoors on the beaches or out on the lake participating in various watersports activities. Some locals are also highly appreciative of the cultural experiences available in North Chicago such as museums and galleries as well as theater performances at local venues. In addition, many reviews cite North Chicago’s charming atmosphere and friendly people as reasons why they love visiting this lakeside community.
based on 3 ReviewsGet to know North Chicago with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited North Chicago
Horrid - 10/18/2018
The crime stats for North Chicago show that crime reporting is a total sham. Surrounding areas like Waukegan are actually wonderful and safe compared to North Chicago. The only single redeeming place is the navy base, and even that looks like a concentration camp from the distance. Not nearly as nice as it is in pictures. Speaking of concentration camp vibes, I even saw some old abandoned thing that looked like a watchtower. The roads are all looping and confusing and the atmosphere is depressing. Everyone I've spoken to about the area has said the same. I went looking for property here and figured it would be good at first due to liking Lake County in general and figuring it can't be too bad if it's up north and near Gurnee, but nope. This area looks like you went back to the 90s and entered Cabrini Green or Englewood. The property is dirt cheap for a reason. Perhaps I didn't give it a proper chance when I first went through, but what I saw made me only want to get out as fast as
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My Thoughts - 6/1/2012
Well,I am Active Duty NAvy who is looking to switch to Reserve and I am looking for a place with low C.O.L. so I can focus on my job and sace money, NOrth Chicago is a dump and the hood and is a horrible place to grow up.
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Greatest City in the World - 1/9/2008
I grew up on Lake Shore Drive. It was wonderful to just hop on the 152 bus and go to downtown Chicago where you can do almost anything...the theatres, the shopping, the food (great and reasonable), the museums, etc. You want to give your children the experience of a lifetime...move to Chicago. The only negative is the awful winter weather. I walked most of my childhood backward due to the wind. You are near Wisconsin to go snow skiing. When you go to elementary and high school you feel more like the inner city. Very diversified. Nettelhorst (still there) elementary school is still standing and is the best
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