Look great for that first day back at school with fashions and accessories from Ford City Mall. The shopping center has more than 130 stores, everything from big department stores and boutiques to jewelry stores and beauty salons. You even can get a haircut in the mall, completing any new ensembles with a fashionable style that pulls the whole look together.
Midway, Chicago Lawn, & Ashburn Back to School Checklist
Back to school shopping in Midway, Chicago Lawn and Ashburn 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. Much of the city’s emergency personnel — police, firefighters and paramedics — call this area home, and it’s become a great place to raise a family as a result.
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Ford City Mall
7601 S. Cicero Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60652
(773) 767-6400
Sports, Music & Activities
All the equipment for your extracurriculars.
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Hayes Park
In both the spring and the summer, kids can sign up for fun, family-friendly activities at Hayes Park. Pick from baseball, flag football, swim lessons, basketball, water polo, lifeguard training, day camps and more. Throughout the year — when the kids aren’t participating in after-school sports leagues — attend some of the themed family events hosted at the field house.
2936 W. 85th St., Chicago, Illinois 60652
(312) 747-6177
Supplies
Pencils, bags and everything for grade school kids, as well as bigger items for students headed off to college.
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Dollar Tree
On a budget and overwhelmed by the lengthy lists of required school supplies? Head to Dollar Tree, where everything you need and more can be picked up on the cheap. And that doesn’t mean you’re skimping on quality or trendiness, either — Dollar Tree has a selection of fashionable designs and a lot of brand names at affordable prices.
5101 S. Cicero Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60632
(773) 284-9008
Checkups
Doctors, dentists and specialists.
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Midway Square Dental Center
No one wants to start school with a toothache. Midway Square Dental Center offers a full slate of state-of-the-art dental services — from regular cleanings to Invisalign — to take care of most dental care issues. The doctors were both educated in Chicago and have a combined 36 years of experience. The practice also offers emergency services.
5109B S. Pulaski Road, Chicago, Illinois 60632
(773) 284-0037
Technology & Gadgets
Phones, tablets, computers and calculators.
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Best Buy
Get the best gadgets and entertainment from one of the most well-known brands in the business. Head straight for the video games section to inspire friendly competition among friends or put your feet up and introduce yourself to the latest television and stereo technology. If your school requires a computer or iPad, you can get one here, too.
7600 S. Cicero Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60459
(708) 229-0065
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West Communities YMCA
The YMCA offers a full slate of activities for kids of all ages — and the West Communities YMCA is the perfect place for anyone local to the Chicago Lawn area. Join neighborhood kids attending day camps, playing sports and learning the arts, all while keeping in mind YMCA’s mission of empowerment, healthy living and social responsibility.
6235 S. Homan Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60629
(773) 434-0300