 Calumet
City, located southeast of Chicago, is a modest and diverse town with
a great sense of community pride. Nearly 40,000 people call Calumet City
home, and many do so because of its affordable housing, its ideal
location, its quality educational system, and its abundance of
recreational opportunities.
A wide variety
of housing styles, including brick ranches, classic bungalows, and
spacious split-levels at affordable prices, makes Calumet City appealing
to those looking for their first home. Add to the mix a friendly
atmosphere coupled with tree-lined streets winding through quiet
neighborhoods, and it's no wonder second generations of families continue
to call Calumet City home. The city also offers quality housing for its
senior residents at such places as Bernardin Manor and Garden House.
Convenience is
key and Calumet City offers its residents and visitors an abundance of
convenient amenities. Access to several major interstates makes travel
trouble-free, and makes it easy to reach Chicago's Midway Airport or
O'Hare International Airport. There are a number of train stations in
neighboring towns for the commute to Chicago's Loop, which is just 30
miles to the north.
 Recreational
opportunities are in abundance through the many programs, activities
and events for all ages sponsored by the Calumet Memorial Park District.
There are a dozen movie theaters in town featuring the latest in cinematic
entertainment, large tracts of forest preserve areas for outdoor fun
year-round, several challenging golf courses, and a state-of-the-art
public library.
This racially and culturally diverse community offers
numerous places of worship, including many beautiful and ornate churches
built centuries ago.
Residents have
access to excellent health care through numerous clinics and health
service facilities, including Ingalls Family Care Center with emergency
care provided around the clock. Plus, St. Margaret Mercy Healthcare's
North Campus hospital is located just one block from the city limits.
Those who live in, work in, or visit the city can rest easy thanks to the
exemplary professional services provided by the Calumet City Police and
Fire Departments.
 Quality
education is available through the public school system or at a number
of private schools, all of which offer outstanding educational programming
and numerous extracurricular activities. Calumet City is also home to the
Westwood College of Technology and to nearby South Suburban College.
And there's no
reason to leave town to do your shopping. River Oaks Shopping Center
features nearly 100 stores under one roof. Other successful retail
centers, like the Wentworth Mall and the Burnham Avenue retain district,
are located throughout town and include everything from large department
stores to stylish boutiques and family-owned and -operated businesses.
At the
forefront of the drive to retain the healthy business climate is the
Calumet City Chamber of Commerce, an active organization that for more
than 60 years has been the leader of the business firms in town.
Membership affords many advantages to businesses, including referrals, a
cost-effective health insurance plan, and participation in Network
Outings, just to name a few.
These are just
a few reasons to live in, work in, or visit Calumet City. Stop by
soon, and we're sure you'll discover many more! |
