Nestled 9 miles north of the Loop on the city’s far north side, Rogers Park and Edgewater are quietly taking the title as two of Chicago’s most diverse, affordable, and eccentric neighborhoods. Some attribute the charm of both neighborhoods to their distance from the hustle and bustle of the city center, while others say it's their proximity to the calm of the lake and their wide, almost suburban, streets; dotted with charming single-family homes. My opinion? A little bit of both. Whether you’re checking out one of its many parks or beaches, eating on Devon Ave, or just taking a stroll through the beautiful campus of Loyola University Chicago, you’ll be sure to find a sense of calm you didn’t know existed in Chicago.
Roger's Park is home to miles of murals and street art. Although most of it is concentrated on the walls of the Purple Line El tracks that streak down Glenwood Avenue, a few are located off the beaten path and worth a visit. The You Are Beautiful mural, by local Chicago artist Matthew Hoffman, is worth checking out. Painted onto the northern wall of a Metra overpass at Morse ave, this mural is one of many pieces of public art in the You Are Beautiful project. If you love street art and positivity, be sure to make a visit.
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