Preference boundaries for selected charter schools in the Chicago Public Schools district for school year 2016-2017. As opposed to elementary or high school attendance boundaries wherein each residing student is entitled to attend, charter boundaries simply serve as a guide for charter school administrators to use during the application/lottery process. Applicants residing within a specific boundary are generally given preference over applicants residing outside of the boundary. To view or use these shapefiles, compression software, such as 7-Zip, and special GIS software, such as Google Earth or ArcGIS, are required.

Attendance boundaries for elementary schools in the Chicago Public Schools district for school year 2010-2011. Generally, all students in the applicable elementary school grades who live within one of these boundaries may attend the school. To view or use these shapefiles, compression software, such as 7-Zip, and special GIS software, such as Google Earth or ArcGIS, are required.

Sidewalks in Chicago. To view or use this KMZ file, compression software, such as 7-Zip, and special GIS software, such as Google Earth, are required. To download this file, right-click the "Download" link above and choose "Save link as." Note this is a draft file and may be updated periodically.

KML file of hospitals located in Cook County. To view or use these files, special GIS software such as Google Earth is required.

To view or use this file, special GIS software such as Google Earth is required. To download, right-click the "Download" link above and choose "Save link as."

Locations of educational units in the Chicago Public School District for school year 2012-2013. To view or use these shapefiles, compression software, such as 7-Zip, and special GIS software, such as Google Earth, are required.

Attendance boundaries for elementary schools in the Chicago Public Schools district for school year 2009-2010. Generally, all students in the applicable elementary school grades who live within one of these boundaries may attend the school. To view or use these shapefiles, compression software, such as 7-Zip, and special GIS software, such as Google Earth or ArcGIS, are required.

OUTDATED. See the current data at https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/7cve-jgbp -- Zoning district boundaries by type and classification.Chicago is divided into zoning districts that regulate land use activities across the city. Data is based on the Chicago Zoning Ordinance and Land Use Ordinance http://bit.ly/9eqawi. Zoning Types are defined in this ordinance. For additional information about business uses, review the License/Zoning Reference (LZR) Guide http://bit.ly/vvGzne, which is based on the Municipal Code and is intended to assist business owners in determining the proper zoning district and primary business license for specific business types. Related Applications: Zoning Map https://gisapps.cityofchicago.org/zoning/

KML file of public schools located in Cook County. To view or use these files, special GIS software such as Google Earth is required.

Attendance boundaries for elementary schools in the Chicago Public Schools district for school year 2013-2014. Generally, all students in the applicable elementary school grades who live within one of these boundaries may attend the school. To view or use these shapefiles, compression software, such as 7-Zip, and special GIS software, such as Google Earth or ArcGIS, are required.

KML file for landmark districts in Chicago. To view or use these files, special GIS software such Google Earth is required.

Attendance boundaries for middle schools in the Chicago Public Schools district for school year 2015-2016. Note: only 23 middle schools have attendance boundaries in school year 2015-2016. Middle school boundaries are often established to relieve overcrowding at nearby elementary schools. Generally, all students in the applicable middle school grades who live within one of these boundaries may attend the school. To view or use these shapefiles, compression software, such as 7-Zip, and special GIS software, such as Google Earth or ArcGIS, are required.

Locations of educational units in the Chicago Public School District for school year 2009-2010. To view or use these shapefiles, compression software, such as 7-Zip, and special GIS software, such as Google Earth, are required.

OUTDATED, HISTORICAL VERSION -- Point data representing CTA park and ride locations. Details include number of spaces, cost, and rail station. To view or use these files, special GIS software, such as Google Earth, is required.

Attendance boundaries for middle schools in the Chicago Public Schools district for school year 2011-2012. Note: only 29 middle schools have attendance boundaries in school year 2011-2012. Middle school boundaries are often established to relieve overcrowding at nearby elementary schools. Generally, all students in the applicable middle school grades who live within one of these boundaries may attend the school. To view or use these shapefiles, compression software, such as 7-Zip, and special GIS software, such as Google Earth or ArcGIS, are required.

OUTDATED. See the current data at https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/fz5x-7zak -- Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district boundaries in Chicago. The data can be viewed on the Chicago Data Portal with a web browser. However, to view or use the files outside of a web browser, you will need to use compression software and special GIS software, such as ESRI ArcGIS (shapefile) or Google Earth (KML or KMZ), is required.

Locations of educational units in the Chicago Public School District for school year 2013-2014. To view or use these shapefiles, compression software, such as 7-Zip, and special GIS software, such as Google Earth, are required.

Attendance boundaries for elementary schools in the Chicago Public Schools district for school year 2012-2013. Generally, all students in the applicable elementary school grades who live within one of these boundaries may attend the school. To view or use these shapefiles, compression software, such as 7-Zip, and special GIS software, such as Google Earth or ArcGIS, are required.

KML file of water features in Chicago. To view or use these files, special GIS software, such as Google Earth, is required.

Special Service Areas (SSA) boundaries in Chicago. The Special Service Area program is a mechanism used to fund expanded services and programs through a localized property tax levy within contiguous industrial, commercial and residential areas. The enhanced services and programs are in addition to services and programs currently provided through the city. SSA-funded projects could include, but are not limited to, security services, area marketing and advertising assistance, promotional activities such as parades and festivals, or any variety of small scale capital improvements that could be supported through a modest property tax levy. The data can be viewed on the Chicago Data Portal with a web browser. However, to view or use the files outside of a web browser, you will need to use compression software and special GIS software, such as ESRI ArcGIS (shapefile) or Google Earth (KML or KMZ).

Attendance boundaries for middle schools in the Chicago Public Schools district for school year 2007-2008. Note: only 34 middle schools have attendance boundaries in school year 2007-2008. Middle school boundaries are often established to relieve overcrowding at nearby elementary schools. Generally, all students in the applicable middle school grades who live within one of these boundaries may attend the school. To view or use these shapefiles, compression software, such as 7-Zip, and special GIS software, such as Google Earth or ArcGIS, are required.

Locations of educational units in the Chicago Public School District for school year 2007-2008. To view or use these shapefiles, compression software, such as 7-Zip, and special GIS software, such as Google Earth, are required.

Attendance boundaries for elementary schools in the Chicago Public Schools district for school year 2007-2008. Generally, all students in the applicable elementary school grades who live within one of these boundaries may attend the school. To view or use these shapefiles, compression software, such as 7-Zip, and special GIS software, such as Google Earth or ArcGIS, are required.

Individual Chicago Landmarks designated by City Council upon recommendation of the Commission on Chicago Landmarks. To view or use these files, special GIS software such as Google Earth is required. To download, right-click the "Download" link above and choose "Save link as."

KML file of Cook County facilities. To view or use these files, special GIS software such as Google Earth is required.