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Lakefront neighborhood 10 miles south of downtown Chicago
With Lake Michigan as its eastern border, South Chicago sits about 10 miles southeast of The Loop and was once the location of a major steel manufacturer. From the late 19th century into the mid-20th century, the neighborhood was home to immigrants from Ireland, Eastern Europe, Italy and Scandinavia—with many working in the steel mill. “They moved to the south suburbs, and in the 1950s and 1960s, African Americans moved here, and they passed their houses onto the next generation,” says Shaena Flanagan, a broker with Coldwell Banker Realty. “Today, there’s a mixture of people living here.” Heading to downtown Chicago may be quicker via Interstate 90 or more scenic taking Lake Shore Drive.
Chicago-style bungalows abound in South Chicago
The houses in this neighborhood sit closer together on small lots. The streets are narrow and have many brick Chicago bungalows. They closely resemble Cape Cod-style houses in other parts of the country and are one-and-a-half stories with a full basement. Many have been remodeled, along with mid-20th-century Georgian Revival and ranch-style homes. The price for single-family homes generally ranges between $100,000 and $400,000. Properties requiring significant rehab work start have recently sold for as low as $35,000. While there are many apartments in the area, very few sell as condos, with recent sales ranging between $70,000 and $100,000. Two-flat buildings and other multi-family properties are fairly common and range from $50,000 to $450,000. The neighborhood contains more renters than homeowners by a ratio of 3-to-2. The area scores a 5 on the CAP crime score scale, slightly above the national average. Some violent crimes have a higher number.
In addition to Chicago style bungalows, South Chicago has an abundance of modern 1950's bungalows.
Two-flats with Victorian flair add to the diversity of the housing stock of South Chicago.
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Three K-8 options in South Chicago
Three elementary schools in the South Chicago neighborhood cater to kindergarten through eighth-grade students. Arnold Mireles Elementary Academy and Ninos Heroes Elementary School get C grades from Niche, while James N. Thorp Elementary School gets a C-minus. Most advance to Bowen High School, which gets a C-minus. Epic Academy High School is also part of the Chicago Public School District and specializes in the arts. The school receives a C grade. Our Lady of Guadalupe School is a private Catholic elementary school serving kids through eighth grade.
Bowen High School has a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1 and scores a C- on Niche.com.
Ninos Heroes Elementary School scores a C overall in South Chicago.
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Parks by Lake Michigan
Steelworkers Park is near the site of the former U.S. Steel mill, which closed in 1992. The 16-acre site lets visitors enjoy nature in the city. Once part of the factory, an ore wall is now a community rock climbing wall. There are also many trees, walking paths and picturesque views of Lake Michigan. Rainbow Beach Park has a beach, community garden, basketball, tennis and handball courts and multiple baseball diamonds. “During warm weather, various leagues play there, and it’s always crowded,” Flanagan says. Norman’s Bistro on the Lake is open year-round, even if nobody is on the beach. The park also has the Rainbow Dunes Natural Area. Bird watchers have spotted over 250 species. Further inland, Eckersall Park has a playground, soccer fields and a full basketball court. Eckersall Stadium on the park’s south side is where various Chicago Public High School football teams play. Russell Square Park has indoor and outdoor recreation options. The indoor fitness center and gym offer cold-weather options for staying in shape, while outside, there are three baseball fields, a swimming pool and sand volleyball courts.
South Shore residents are steps away from the sandy shores of Lake Michigan's Rainbow beach.
Rock climbers scale the public rock wall in South Chicagos Steelworkers Park.
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Pizza and Mexican restaurants in South Chicago
DeArco's on 87th Street serves both stuffed pizza and thin-crust tavern-style pizza. Sandwiches, wings and chicken are also served in a small, casual atmosphere that feels like home in a converted two-story brick house. Commercial Avenue offers more options, like Birrieria Ocotlan or Maxi Bakery, which serves breakfast, lunch and various sweet treats. Grocery stores in the neighborhood include specialized markets like La Fruteria, which sells African, Caribbean, and Hispanic foods, and La Primavera, a Mexican grocer.
Birrierias Ocotlan in one of the highest regarded birrieria's in all of Chicago.
Maxi Bakery does more than baked goods, they offer wings, burgers, and burritos.
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Urban farm addresses food desert in South Chicago
The South Chicago neighborhood is where one of eight urban farms on Chicago’s South Side is located. The South Chicago Farm is part of the Urban Growers Collective, which grows food during the growing season to provide for those who don’t have enough healthy choices or if a grocery store is too far to travel. In addition, the garden educates those who want to grow their food. The Fresh Moves Mobile Market is a farmers’ market on wheels inside a discontinued CTA bus. It’s available year-round and delivers food to community centers, churches and other places where the community gathers.
The South Chicago Farm is one of eight urban farms on Chicago's South Side.
The South Chicago Farm addresses the area's food desert and brings produce to those in need.
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CTA buses and commuter trains
Public transportation is abundant in South Chicago. Numerous CTA buses stop on 79th, 87th, and 91st Streets and main north/south roads like Commercial Avenue and South Shore Drive. Metra stations are located at the South Chicago stops on 93rd, 87th and 83rd Streets. The CTA ‘L’ train is about 5 miles west at 95th Street and Interstate 94. That line runs in the median of the Dan Ryan Expressway. Midway International Airport is 13 miles away, while O’Hare is a nearly 50-mile trip.
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