Explore Chicago

Chicago is a city of global status and unsurpassed beauty as well as one of the most vibrant legal and business communities in the world. A hub of commerce and government, the city provides an ideal setting for the study of law. Students benefit from access to law firms, the courts, large corporations, government agencies, and local non-profits.
The third most-populated city in the country, Chicago is home to world-renowned museums, music, and architecture; professional sports; diverse restaurants and nightspots; and miles of lakefront parks and beaches.
Northwestern Law is ideally located in the heart of downtown, on the shores of Lake Michigan, with easy access to all Chicago has to offer. We encourage you to learn more about the city and its surroundings through the following resources:
Chicago Area Information
City of Chicago
Neighborhoods
Chicago Park District
Chicago News Sources
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Sun-Times
Public Transportation
Chicago Transit Authority
Entertainment and Dining
OpenTable
Theatre in Chicago
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Lyric Opera of Chicago
Ravinia Festival
Chicago Museums
Adler Planetarium
Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago History Museum
DuSable Museum of African American History
Field Museum of Natural History
Museum of Contemporary Art
Museum of Science and Industry
National Museum of Mexican Art
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Shedd Aquarium
Chicago Sports Teams
Chicago Bears
Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Cubs
Chicago Fire
Chicago Sky
Chicago White Sox
Northwestern Wildcats