Get your school-time glamour on at 57th Street Hair Salon. The reasonably priced salon specializes in trendy cuts and styles for every type of hair. To add that extra oomph to your kids’ style, sign them up for a manicure or pedicure. The salon works with clients to find the perfect hair color that matches their skin tone — an added bonus for teens who want flawless back-to-school hair.
Bronzeville, Hyde Park & Kenwood Back to School Checklist
Back to school shopping in Bronzeville, Hyde Park and Kenwood can be daunting. We're here to help, rounding up neighborhood tips and lists to find supplies like backpacks and notebooks, the latest fashion ideas, and everything else you need to know about getting your student's academic year off on the right foot. These affluent areas south of the Loop, along the Lake Michigan shore, claim a number of notables as current and past residents. President Barack Obama is from Hyde Park and Louis Armstrong and Ida B. Wells helped culturally develop Bronzeville.
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57th Street Hair Salon
1444 E. 57th St., Chicago, Illinois 60637
(773) 288-5757
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New Balance Chicago
New Balance Chicago has been a part of the community for over 20 years, outfitting families with comfortable and stylish walking, running and lifestyle shoes. Shoes are available in a wide range of sizes and styles, and the stores’ staff is equipped to help you find the right fit. Head to any location before Oct. 1 for back-to-school savings.
5500 S Lake Park Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60637
(773) 752- 6847
Checkups
Doctors, dentists and specialists.
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Hyde Park Family Medicine
At Hyde Park Family Medicine, your child’s physician may be your neighbor. The company prides itself on ensuring that all doctors on staff live and have worked locally. Hyde Park Family Medicine also participates in philanthropic initiatives that aim to increase the amount of minority physicians, and the practice is involved in a mentorship program for students who hope to become doctors.
1525 E. 55th St., Suite 312, Chicago, Illinois 60615
(773) 863-3600
Technology & Gadgets
Phones, tablets, computers and calculators.
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RadioShack
Don’t let your kid start school without all the latest portable gadgets. From cell phones and tablets to remote-controlled toys and wireless speakers (or better yet, trendy headphones), RadioShack is a one-stop shop for all things entertainment and tech. Make sure to grab the circular in the store — each location has different sales and deals every week.
3347 S. Martin Luther King Dr., Chicago, Illinois 60616
(312) 328-9251
Sports, Music & Activities
All the equipment for your extracurriculars.
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XS Tennis
Formally known as the XS Tennis and Education Foundation, this organization provides a safe, healthy, and academic after-school activity for underserved youth in Chicago. XS student members not only get to play tennis, they’re also given free tutoring and homework help every day after school. A new facility is under construction right now in Washington Park.
1301 E. 47th St., Chicago, Illinois 60653
(773) 548-7529
Supplies
Pencils, bags and everything for grade school kids, as well as bigger items for students headed off to college.
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New Age Chicago Furniture
New Age Chicago Furniture is a true city institution. The company has been in business since 1910, when a Russian immigrant to Chicago began selling stoves and refrigerators. Now, mainly through word-of-mouth referrals, the furniture emporium is flourishing. It’s owned by the fourth generation of that same family and supplies a full line of home furnishing solutions, including kids’ furniture like bunk beds, vanities and desks.
4238 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60653
(773) 285-3765
After School, Private Schools, Tutors & Lessons
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Hyde Park Neighborhood Club
For over 100 years, the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club has been an integral part of the community, offering programming for infants to teens. HPNC’s early childhood programs for ages 0 to 4 cultivate a healthy mind and body through structured learning activities and play time. Register by Aug. 29 to get $5 off a 10 punch pass ($45) or $10 off a 30-day pass ($55).
5480 S. Kenwood Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60615
(773) 643-4062
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Hyde Park Suzuki Institute
Get your budding musicians started with some of the highest quality musical education in the area. Many of the students go on to be accepted at prestigious music and arts schools, and the program has produced several award winners in the Annual Youth Composition and Songwriter Competition. Choose from violin, cello or piano. Music theory classes also are available.
5500 S. Woodlawn Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60637
(773) 643-1388
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The Ancona School
The Ancona School inspires students to take risks, dive into new subjects and become passionate, active learners through its Montessori-based program. From preschool through 8th grade, students are surrounded by a diverse community that cultivates a strong sense of unity through an early introduction to social justice. The school also empowers students to find their unique identities. Applications are open for the 2017-2018 school year.
4770 S Dorchester Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60615
(773) 924-2356