Knowledge is power! If you are buying property in the Streeterville neighborhood and/or the city of Chicago you will have some questions. We have put together some useful information and links below. If you have any questions beyond or in addition to what we’ve provided please call or e-mail one of our experts who will be happy to help!

Streeterville

Streeterville, named for George Wellington Streeter, is also home to Northwestern University’s School of Law and Medical Center, the University of Chicago’s Graduate School of Business, Loyola University, Kellogg’s Graduate School of Business and both Chicago’s CBS and NBC TV affiliates. The Chicago neighborhood of Streeterville breathes wealth and elegance, with countless options for high-end shopping such as Macy’s, Neiman Marcus, Versace, Bloomingdales, Tiffany, Nordstrom and the 900 North Michigan Avenue shopping center.

Chicago’s number one tourist attraction also makes its home in Streeterville: Navy Pier is a favorite destination for locals and tourists alike, providing a day’s worth of diversions on its huge ferris wheel, carousel, IMAX theater, cruises, dozens of shops and restaurants, Children’s Museum, fireworks, Shakespeare Theater and seasonal performance offerings and events.

The Museum of Contemporary Art is a popular attraction in this area as well and showcases many contemporary fine artists, as well as a gorgeous outdoor sculpture garden.

Dating back to 1882, the Chicago neighborhood hosts extensive residential living in the form of high rises, brownstones, and mansions in its beautiful landscape. These areas boast a wonderful view of Lake Michigan and close proximity to the Loop, making it one of the most expensive and exclusive areas to reside in Chicago. Many of the homes in Streeterville are designated Chicago landmarks. Streeterville is also home to the site for the new Chicago Spire designed by world renowned Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. The Chicago Spire will be the world’s tallest residential building at 2,000 feet tall. Please call on your Streeterville condo experts if you have any questions about the Chicago Spire.

For Chicago visitors and residents, shopping, dining, and entertainment are abundant. The Magnificent Mile runs through its western border, including designer boutiques, hotels, and fine cuisine. The John Hancock Center and Water Tower Place claim residence in Streeterville and residents also enjoy the beautiful Oak Street Beach for their morning run or afternoon stroll. CTA buses and free trolleys abound in this very easy to navigate area and cabs are usually plentiful; street parking is not. The closest El in Streeterville are the Chicago and Grand stops on the Red Line. With all the transportation options we recommend walking the area because it’s a great way to meet your neighbors, discover hidden gems, and get some exercise!
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Where we are?

For People Who Live Here. For People Who Will.

Our goal is to serve as the resource for all things Streeterville, most importantly Streeterville condos! We want to create and nurture lasting relationships with local businesses, our neighbors, community groups as well as people who may be thinking calling this great Chicago neighborhood home.

We have provided a list of valuable phone numbers, links and discounts from some of our preferred vendors for all of the above and as usual we encourage you to contact us if we’ve left anything out.
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Important Phone Numbers

PHONE SERVICES

Local Phone Services:
SBC
Residential Sales and Service
800-244-4444

Long Distance Phone Services:
AT& T Corp.
Home: 800-222-0300
Business : 800-877-4646

MCI
Home: 800-950-5555
Business: 800-888-0800

Sprint
Home: 800-877-7746
Customer Service: 800-877-4646

CAR INFO

Transferring Your Car:
Auto Titles and State Licenses Plate
312-793-1010

City Vehicle License Info:
State:312-793-1010
800-252-8980

City Clerk Office:
City Stickers
312-742-9200

Drivers License Testing Centers:
800-252-8980
5401 Elston
9901 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
|5301 West Lexington

Traffic Ticket Information:
312-603-2000

Other License:
Dog License
312-744-6875

Marriage License
312-603-5664

All other city Licenses
312-744-6876

SCHOOL INFORMATION

Private Schools in Chicago:
Francis Parker
773-549-0172

Latin School of Chicago
312-573-4500

Loop Lab School
312-372-4468

Associated Talmud Torahs of Chicago
(Hebrew Schools)
773-973-2828

Lutheran Schools of N. Illinois
708-449-3020

Chicago City Day School
773-327-0900

Montessori School System
For information on Montessori schools in your area, call 773-384-1434

Archdiocesan School Office
(Catholic Schools)
312-751-5200


Public Schools in Chicago
Board of Education: 773-535-8000
Information Line: 773-553-1000

HOME SERVICES

Electrical Service:
Commonwealth Edison
Main number: 800-334-7661

Gas Services:
Peoples Energy:
Main Number: 312-240-4000
Customer Service: 312-240-7000

TV

Cable TV Services:
RCN
Administrative : 888-790-2121

Comcast / AT&T Broadband
(N& W Chicago)
Main Number 866-594-1234
Local: 773-202-3860

AT&T Broadband
Main number 866-594-1234

Direct TV
Main Number 800-347-3288

POST OFFICE

Locations and Info:
800-275-8777

Zip code Info:
800-275-8777

VOTER REGISTRATION

City:
312-269-7900

Cook County:
312-603-0992

State Election Board:
312-814-6440

HOSPITAL

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Hospital Operator: (312) 926-2000
    To contact a patient
    For general hospital information

Physician Referral Services:
(877) 926-4664
    Assists with finding and scheduling an appointment with a primary care physician or specialists
    Provides information and registration for Northwestern Memorial Hospital classes and programs

TRANSPORTATION

CTA:
Local Trains and Buses
312-836-7000

Road Conditions:
847-294-4450

Skyway Info:
312-747-8383

Tollroad Authority:
773-242-3620

ILL State Toll Road:
630-571-2616

Metra:
Schedule Information
312-322-6900

Greyhound Bus:
Schedule Information
800-231-2222

Amtrak:
Schedule Information
800-872-7245

Airports:
Midway 773-838-0600
O’Hare 773-686-2200

Flight Info:
800-992-7433

TAXES

County Assessor Taxpayer Assistance:
312-443-7550

County Treasurer Taxpayer Assistance
312-443-5100

County Tax Redemption
312-603-5649

Income -Federal
800-829-1040

Income – State
Department of Revenue
800-732-8866

Chicago Sales
Sales Tax and Income Tax Info
312-814-5232

OTHER HANDY NUMBERS

Chicago Public Library:
312-747-4999

City of Chicago
24hr. information for hearing impaired
TDD 312-744-8599

Weather
312-976-5555

Western Union
777 North LaSalle Street
800-325-6000


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Get Involved.

SOAR
Founded in 1975, the Streeterville Organization of Active Residents (SOAR) is a non-profit, non-political volunteer organization with 501(c) non-profit status dedicated to “Working to Keep Streeterville a Neighborhood” in the Chicago community bounded by Lake Shore Drive on the east and north, Rush Street on the west, and the Chicago River on the south.


244 East Pearson Street
Suite 101
Chicago, IL 60611-2310
Ph. 312-280-2596, Fax. 312-280-4631
http://www.soarchicago.org/index.cfm
SOARChicago@aol.com

Streeterville Chamber of Commerce
The Streeterville Chamber of Commerce is a business organization that serves its members and the community to promote economic and community development. Four divisions, each with an agenda for advancement, work toward our goal of economic development, government/legislative, community improvement, and membership.

Streeterville Chamber of CommercePhone: 312.664.2560
Fax: 312.664.2746
Streeterville Chamber of Commerce
645 N. Michigan Avenue
Suite 800
Chicago, IL 60611
E-mail: info@StreetervilleChamber.org
Web: http://www.streetervillechamber.org/default1.asp


GNMAA

The Greater North Michigan Avenue Association (GNMAA) is the community organization that represents and informs the many and diverse interests within its geographical boundaries – Randolph Street to North Avenue, Lake Michigan to the North Branch Canal. The Association seeks to preserve, promote and enhance a vibrant, growing and stable community by identifying, articulating and serving the needs of membership.

Originally named The North Central Association, the Association was formed in 1912 to provide unity and vision for the area. The Association’s name changed to The Greater North Michigan Avenue Association in 1942 to reflect the neighborhood’s physical expansion of retail merchants, banks, real estate firms, office buildings and service organizations on the near north side. Eighty-seven years later, the Association retains its original community spirit as volunteer led committees collaborate to preserve, promote and enhance the neighborhood through urban planning and advocacy, marketing and public relations and member events and programs.

625 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 401
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 312.642.3570
Fax: 312.642.3826
http://www.gnmaa.com/
E-mail: gnmaa@gnmaa.com

ALDERMAN
Alderman Brendan Reilly 42nd Ward


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