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The Crossroads of the Nation
About Chicago Heights
Chicago Heights is a southern suburb within the Chicago metropolitan area located in Cook County, Illinois. The city had a population of 27,480 at the 2020 census, with estimates placing it at 26,533 in 2024. It is known by nicknames such as 'The Crossroads of the Nation' and 'Da Heights'.
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Union Street Gallery
Union Street Gallery is an attraction located at 1527 Otto Boulevard.
View details →Best Restaurants in Chicago Heights
8 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Aurelio's Pizza
Aurelio's Pizza is a local pizza restaurant located in the Indian Hill neighborhood.
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Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery
Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery offers American cuisine in the neighborhood of Sunny Crest.
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Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria is a pizza restaurant located in Sunny Crest.
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Pepe's Mexican Restaurant
Pepe's Mexican Restaurant serves Mexican cuisine in the Indian Hill neighborhood.
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Scrementi's Restaurant
Scrementi's Restaurant is an Italian dining spot located in Indian Hill.
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Glenwood Oaks
Glenwood Oaks is a restaurant located in Holbrook that serves seafood and steak house cuisine.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Chicago Heights
1 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
Best Things to Do in Chicago Heights
2 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Chinese House of Park Forest
Chinese House of Park Forest is located at 428 North Orchard Drive.
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Union Street Gallery
Union Street Gallery is an attraction located at 1527 Otto Boulevard.
Best Shops in Chicago Heights
4 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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The Villager Card & Gift Shop
The Villager Card & Gift Shop is located in the Sunny Crest neighborhood.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Chicago Heights
64 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Veteran's Memorial Park
Veteran's Memorial Park offers a peaceful green space in Holbrook.
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Alex Lopez Park
Alex Lopez Park is a park located in the Indian Hill neighborhood.
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Jones Center Family Play Lot
Jones Center Family Play Lot is a park located in the neighborhood of Indian Hill.
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Bicentennial Park
Bicentennial Park is a public park located in the neighborhood of Sunny Crest.
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