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A small community full of local support with a nearby nature preserve
The city of Hickory Hills sits atop the Tinley Moraine, a series of hilly ridges created by the Wisconsin glaciation. Since its incorporation in 1951, the community’s population has grown to around 14,000, maintaining a sense of calm despite being within reach of downtown Chicago. “It’s not very big at all,” says Sue Pelzter, Owner of Delicious Creations, a local bakery. “It’s a small little town community.” As a result, there is not much to keep busy with in the city, which is why residents frequent the expansive nature preserves to the west and local restaurants found throughout.
The Pit Rib House is a local favorite of Hickory Hills.
Hickory Hills has access to a plethora of forest preserves nearby.
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Sledding at Kasey Meadow Park
When the weather is nice, sports enthusiasts flock to Kasey Meadow Park to practice atop its sports field and cool off while playing about in the splash pad. However, excitement in the park is found during wintertime. “Sledding is a big deal here, and everyone knows about the big hill on Roberts Road,” explains Pelzer about the park’s large hill. Spears Woods borders the community to the west on the other side of South Kean Avenue, allowing residents quick access to the wooded 40-plus-acre Palos Trail System. Fans of golf head to the 18-hole course at Hickory Hills Country Club, which Pelzer notes is always busy, with plenty of fun things for the kids.
Kids love the playground at Kasey Meadow Park.
Take a moment to relax under the shade of a tree in Kasey Meadow Park.
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Eating along South Robert Road
“People in the community like to support local businesses,” says Peltzer. Thankfully, residents have plenty to choose from—like The Pit Rib House on South Robert Road. Here, patrons enjoy its famous pork chops while exploring vintage posters and décor that cover its walls. Sitting three blocks north is the coffee and pastries from Olympia Bakery, which can be taken to go before picking up groceries at the local Jewel-Osco and retail items from the nearby Walmart just a few miles southeast.
Fresh Pastries are found at Olympia Bakery that is long time staple in Hickory Hills.
Jewel-Osco is a great option for groceries in Hickory Hills.
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The homes of Hickory Hills
The community’s rolling roads make up the city's grid-like residential streets. A walk along its modest sidewalks, which are just big enough to take the pup on a stroll, showcases a variety of architectural styles among homes. This includes ranch, split-level and bi-level-style homes, which are most common, as well as a sprinkling of Modern Craftsman and Tudor styles. Most homes were constructed during the mid-20th century and up through the early 2000s. Many front yards are home to mature trees and shrubbery lining the front house, while roughly a third feature a private backyard pool. Those looking to move in can expect a price range from $130,000 for a one-bedroom condo to $475,000 for larger free-standing homes.
Homes in Hickory Hills are very well maintained.
Hickory Hills residents take a walk with baby and dog in tow.
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Annual Hickory Hills Street Fair
For almost 50 years, residents have collected every August to celebrate the Annual Hickory Hills Street Fair. This event is a staple of the community, where neighbors can walk from one local vendor to the next, peruse the classic car show and enjoy live music and drinks.
Supporting the arts at Amos Alonzo Stagg High School
Parents of Hickory Hills can send their kids to Dorn Elementary School, which has a B on Niche, for Prekindergarten through first grade, while second through fifth grade attend Glen Oaks Elementary School, which maintains an A on Niche. Older learners Head to H. H. Conrady Junior High School and Amos Alonzo Stagg High School, both of which have an A rating on Niche. The home of the Chargers has A. A. Stagg Music Boosters, a program that helps support the school’s music department.
Amos Alonzo Stagg High School has a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1.
Glen Oaks Elementary School.
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Commuting from Hickory Hills
Those making commutes into Chicago can reach the city in a 21-mile trip north along Interstate 55, while flights at Chicago Midway International Airport sit 8.6 miles away along West 65th Street. Sitting nearby is Moraine Valley Community College, a short 3-mile drive along 88th Street, and Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, located 5 miles south, off South Roberts Road.
Chicago Midway International Airport sits 8.6 miles away along West 65th Street.
The Pace Bus acts as Hickory Hills main public transit system.
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The sounds of Chicago Midway International Airport
Considering that the landing strips at Chicago Midway International Airport sit less than 10 miles away, residents can expect to hear planes periodically arriving and departing. Though many consider this to be background noise, it is worth considering for those who are sensitive to this kind of overhead noise
Midway Airport is less than 10 miles away.
Residents of Hickory Hills can hear planes arriving and departing Midway Airport.
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