Near West Side

The Near West Side, one of the 77 community areas of Chicago, is on the West Side, west of the Chicago River and adjacent to the Loop. The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 started on the Near West Side. Waves of immigration shaped the history of the Near West Side of Chicago, including the founding of Hull House, a prominent settlement house. In the 19th century railroads became prominent features. In the mid-20th century, the area saw the development of freeways centered in the Jane Byrne Interchange.

The area is home to the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), Chicago-Kent College of Law, and City Colleges' Malcolm X College. The United Center arena, the Illinois Medical District, Union Station, Ogilvie Station, and the Jane Byrne Interchange are also located in the community area.

Demographics

For us, the only demographics that matter are simple - what supernaturals live in the area?

The Nordengoths make their home in the Near West Side.

The Werewolves maintain the Near West Side Pack.

There are 679 Wolfblooded in the Near West Side, and they all attend the local Communion.

The Communion is

The Protectors of the Small are the only Changeling Motley in the area.

Location under

City of Chicago