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  1. Chicago is divided into seventy-seven (77) Community Areas. These boundaries do not change over time (as political boundaries do), so that information about the city can be consistently collected and analyzed over long periods of time. An interactive map of all Chicago Community Areas.

  2. Sep 13, 2024 · Overview. Researching specific Chicago neighborhoods can be more difficult than researching community areas. This is due in part to the fact that the city of Chicago does not officially designate the names or boundaries of neighborhoods.

  3. There are 178 official neighborhoods in Chicago. [1] Neighborhood names and identities have evolved due to real estate development and changing demographics. [2] Chicago is also divided into 77 community areas which were drawn by University of Chicago researchers in the late 1920s. [3]

  4. Sep 13, 2024 · This resource from the city of Chicago provides both interactive and PDF maps showing the city's various wards, community areas, and neighborhoods. Chicago Ancestors is a resource from the Newberry Library that enables users to search materials based on address and neighborhood.

  5. This guide covers books, articles, and maps in the Newberry that describe Chicago's neighborhoods. Major websites with information on neighborhood history are also listed. If you are aware of omissions or errors, please let us know.

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  7. Chicago's eastern boundary is formed by Lake Michigan, and the city is divided by the Chicago River into three geographic sections: the North Side, the South Side and the West Side. These...