South Suburbs (Illinois) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
About South Suburbs (Illinois)
Much like Chicago'sNorthwestern Suburbs, the Southern group emerged after World War II as returning vets increasingly moved to new suburban communities. In fact, Park Forest was Chicago's answer to New York'sLevittown, one of the first planned communities in the US. As a result, these two areas have a significant amount in common, and it's not uncommon for 1950s-era homes to stand alongside modern developments. The southern group also shares attributes with theFar North Suburbsin that it has one anchor (Joliet) that served as the economic engine for the area until more connections were made to Chicago. While the area has always been growing, it significantly lagged behind other areas for a number of years. Areas such as Orland Park, Frankfort and Homer Glen, however, have developed into si
South Suburbs (Illinois) Travel Guide Sections
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