Chicago's other side, or the city's alternative zone is for vacation and fun is the western neighborhoods of West End and surrounding areas. Greek Restaurants and charming architecture fill the scene at West End, and is a perfect place to laze around and dine in the summer afternoons and keep yourself stuffed for an exciting nigh out. The excellent Greek cuisines are available at restaurants like Greek Islands, Pegasus, Papa Spiros, Artopolis Bakery and Cafe, and Athena Restaurant.

Greek Islands is a place that came from humble traditional beginnings in 1971, to one of the most popular names in Chicago's hospitality business. It is also understood to be the most popular Greek restaurant in Chicago. Importing the oils, cheese and herbs from Greece to give you the most authentic experience, Greek Islands is a must visit. Besides, an open kitchen and traditional dining styles bring the best.

Atropolis Bakery and Cafe is a relatively new place, but staffed with a highly professional and friendly people. The place is a favorite for many couples touring Greektown in Chicago. It has a loft-style space and authentic but contemporary Greek decor styles blended with the architecture inside.

Greektown in Chicago is a great place for finding the most authentic Greek food in Chicago. You may be interested to know that Greece cooked some of the most innovative herb specialties, with a great potency to heal intrinsic diseases. Therefore, miss not the Greek restaurants amidst a pleasing scenery of beautiful buildings.

This is a private Christian school that teaches the youth to show the way and provide services in a Christian way. The school is situated around Chicago area hotels.

http://www.cwscs.org/index.html

Vision and the mission

The mission and vision of the school is to work with guardians to mentor children in a self-motivated Christian teaching that cultivates and challenges the youth to grow up academically, imaginatively, sensitively, religiously and collectively so they are prepared to guide and give out as Christian in society.

http://www.cwscs.org/mission.html

Registration and admission

Parents wishing to take their children to Chicago West Side Christian School must follow the registration process which includes completing the application form, attaching the copies of the child latest testimony cards and performances scores, preparation testing for their child and paying the testing fee of $25 per family. The school staff will then evaluate the performance of the child and the submitted application form before contacting the parent.

http://www.cwscs.org/admissions.html

Pre-school fee

The application forms should be filled and sent to school through faxing or mailing, the application should be submitted with a registration fee of $150. This registration fee is for the pre-school which normally follows the regular school program. Normally the registration fee varies.

http://www.cwscs.org/calendar.html

Located in the west side of Chicago, Illinois, West Side is adjacent to the downtown Central Business District or The Loop. The neighborhoods near West Side are The Little Italy, University Village of Chicago, Tri-Taylor, Taylor Street and the Greektown.

The West loop, Fulton River District and Illinois are the three main regions Near West Side of Chicago. Some of the landmarks of Chicago designated in this area are the First Baptist Congregational Church, Hull House, Groesbeck House, Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church, Jackson Boulevard District and Extension, Union Station, St. Ignatius College Prep Building, United Center

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Near_West_Side,_Chicago

Among the many accommodation facilities available in this area, some of the Chicago IL hotels in the South side are mentioned below

1. Crowne Plaza Chicago Metro

http://www.thechicagometro.com

2. The Palmer House Hilton

http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/CHIPHHH-The-Palmer-House-Hilton-Illinois/index.do

3. Casa De La Loma Hotel Suites

http://www.casadelaloma.com/

Online booking at special internet rates and best hotel deals are available for hotel reservations near the West Side Chicago Il. One can choose among the different options to suit one's affordability and requirements regarding facilities and locations. Payments can be made through credit cards also.

Once you are in the city, you may love to visit the area known as Little Italy which is famous for some great restaurants like Rosebud, Francesca's, Pompei etc. University village is the place where massive residential and commercial real estate set ups are coming up and attracting home buyers as well as business organizations. Greektown area is again popular for Greek restaurants, and food joints.

West Loop are has recently attracted attention of real estate industry where you will find many former warehouses turned into loft-styled condominiums. New restaurants, nightclubs, and art galleries are coming up to present the area a jazzy, happening ambience.

The Illinois Medical District is the largest in the country where you can find the Cook County Hospital, which is again the largest county-run hospital of the nation.