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NTRODUCTION
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he Village of Alsip was incorporated in 1927 and has a rich and proud history as a thriving business and residential community. Alsip combines suburban living with a strong and growing business community. Alsip’s close proximity to the City of Chicago provides residents, business owners and their employees the amenities of the suburbs and the opportunities of the city. Alsip is a great place to raise a family, or to locate your company. Alsip boasts several generations of family living and successful business.
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TATISTICS&DEMOGRAPHICS Alsip combines established and growing businesses with a suburban, residential atmosphere to provide a strong community. The broad commercial and industrial tax base assures quality municipal, educational and recreational services to all property owners. Alsip’s average household income and average home values are above the national average.
Hotels/Motels & Banquet Facilities d Baymont Inn d Budget Lodge d Chateau Bu-Sché d Condesa Del Mar d Days Inn d DoubleTree By Hilton - Chicago/Alsip d Key Motel
POPULATION & DEMOGRAPHICS
Housing
Covering approximately 10 square miles, the Village of Alsip is located at the Cicero Avenue/127th Street Exits of the Tri-State Tollway (I 294).
Alsip offers affordable housing to families of different income levels and space needs, including single-family dwellings, condominiums, townhomes and senior housing. Rental homes and apartment units are also available in adequate supply.
Population & Housing
Population Households Median Age Male Female
19,277 7,927 34.2 52.6% 47.4%
Total Number of Housing Units 7,927 Occupancy Rate 95% Average Price of Single Family Homes $213,300** Average Price of Condominiums $115,000** Average Rent of Two Bedroom Apartments $855** Average Price of Townhomes $185,000** **Note: All figures quoted are for 2011.
Age Distribution 0-14 15-19 20-24 25-44 45-54 55-59 60-64 65-74 75 & over Business Demographics Number of Businesses in Alsip Number of Employees –White Collar –Blue Collar Special Feature - Daytime Population
22.1% 6.8% 6.5% 15.8% 12.9% 4.2% 3.8% 5.8% 5.3%
800* 25,000+ 57% 43% 39,000
*Note: Number of businesses in Alsip has doubled in the last 20 years.
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OCATION&TRANSPORTATION
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he Village of Alsip is located in the south-central part of Cook County in Worth Township, 19 miles southwest of downtown Chicago. The village covers 10 square miles, and is accessible via the Cicero Avenue and 127th Street Exits from the Tri-State Tollway (I-294). Easy access to Interstates 57, 80, 94 and 294 makes Alsip's location a major factor in the commercial, industrial and residential growth of the community. Chicago O'Hare Airport is just a 40-minute drive from Alsip, and Chicago Midway Airport is 20 minutes away. A heavy concentration of commuter and interstate rail networks serve the village, and the Regional Transit Authority's PACE bus system provides public transit within Alsip. There is waterway and barge access via the Cal Sag Channel to the port of Chicago, Lake Michigan and the Illinois River.
ANIMAL CLINIC OF ALSIP 12035 SOUTH PULASKI • ALSIP, IL 60803
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HOURS Mon: 9am-12pm & 2-6pm Tue: Closed • Wed: Closed Thur: 9am-1pm & 3-8pm Fri: 9am-1pm & 3-8pm Sat: 9am-12pm & 2-6pm • Sun: 12-5pm
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Foreign & Domestic Vehicles • All Makes and Models Installation & Service • Radiators-New & Repair Complete Car Care • Radiators Re-Cored • Cleaned & Repaired Air Conditioning Systems • Heaters-Installed
-TO SERVE YOU BETTERFleet Accounts Welcome • Same-Day Repair Drive-In-Service-While You Wait • Large Stock
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oth in and around Alsip, visitors have access to a wide range of recreational and cultural attractions. There are many dining and lodging options to accommodate the business traveler, vacationing family or sightseer. Endless regional venues, and all the amenities of the City of Chicago, provide activities and entertainment to suit every taste. Among the most popular local venues are the Beverly Arts Center, Oak Lawn Children’s Museum, Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park, Standard Bank Baseball Stadium, First Midwest Bank Amphitheater/Concert Venue and the Southwest Symphony Orchestra. Chicago’s museums, art institute, planetarium, aquarium and lakefront are all within an hour’s ride. Sports fans can root for Chicago’s major league sports teams at fields for Bears, Bulls, Cubs, Blackhawks, White Sox and Chicago Fire, all close by. There are lodging options in abundance in Alsip for any guest, from business travelers to vacationers, regardless of budget and choice of activities. Visitors can choose from budget motels or upscale hotels with restaurants and banquet facilities. Serving to its multicultural makeup, Alsip has many dining options, from traditional fare and fast food, to ethnic and upscale cuisine.
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OMES&NEIGHBORHOODS
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areful planning has given Alsip a solid sense of residential unity, combining traditional properties with newer developments to ensure ample space for all. Housing is abundant, from rental units to townhomes and condos and many single-family residences, from modest to magnificent. Alsip home values are above the national average. The quiet neighborhoods of tree-lined streets offer the best in family living. Carefully-maintained, established homes, townhomes and condos abound and blend seamlessly with newer neighborhoods. Alsip has recognized the needs of the growing, aging population. Two senior citizen apartment complexes owned and operated by the Village of Alsip accommodate the special needs of these area residents. The 500 units provide independent living in a safe and pleasant environment at reasonable rates for seniors 55 and over. Both complexes are complete with clubhouse, pool and their own social activities. Residents like the nearby Pulaski Road shopping corridor.
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he Alsip Park District maintains over 200 acres of beautiful parkland. The district is a past recipient of the Gold Medal Award for excellence in park management and for providing outstanding leisure services to the community. Alsip’s newlyrenovated Sears Park includes a walking path, pond-side views, native grasses and is home to local wildlife. The renovation and expansion has provided a new home field for the Alsip Falcons Football Association. The district's other facilities include playgrounds, sports fields, ice rinks, a fitness center, a skate park and an aquatic park. A public golf course, tennis courts, neighborhood parks, pleasant walking and bike paths located throughout the village are also under the care of the Alsip Park District. Howe's Landing, a municipally-owned public boat launch facility for recreational vehicles on the Cal Sag Channel provides opportunities for fishing and boating. Open from April through October, it provides months of launch opportunities to area boaters. The launch has also hosted several amateur and pro fishing tournaments and other waterrelated events over the last few years.
HOPPING
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everal neighborhood centers provide retailshopping opportunities for Alsip residents and businesses. New retail businesses have opened in Alsip over the last few years. Quary Plaza, anchored by Home Depot & LA Fitness, is the newest center, with the Cicero Avenue frontage strip center fully leased. The village continues to work to attract new retailers to Alsip. Several land sites along Cicero Avenue and Pulaski Road are being developed or redeveloped for retail use. The village is also home to the Midwest's largest indoor/outdoor flea market open every weekend year-round. Alsip residents have easy access to regional and area malls, antique and specialty shops. Chicago’s downtown loop shopping is famous worldwide and just a short ride away by car or public transportation.
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DUCATION
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lsip is served by a quality public education system that has a reputation for excellence. Four grade schools and two junior high schools are located within the village limits, and high school students attend one of the public or private high schools just outside of the village. Alsip students enjoy top-notch schools due to the large commercial and industrial tax base. Alsip offers a unique combination of formal education within a personalized environment. Curriculum and technology are continuously upgraded to meet student needs. Students who function more successfully in a nontraditional learning environment are encouraged to take advantage of various other programs. Alsip is home to the IBEW/NECA Technical Institute for Electrical Workers, the Sprinkler Fitters & Apprentices Local #28 and the Plasterers Union Local #5. These apprentice schools attract students from all around the Chicagoland area and prepare them to be the construction workforce of the future.
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Several outstanding private and religious higher education schools are located nearby. Moraine Valley Community College serves Alsip's continuing education needs and offers specialized training in a variety of fields. The campuses of many of Illinois' top-rated colleges (including St. Xavier University, Prairie State College, Governors State University, University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Chicago, DePaul University, Loyola University and Northwestern University) are all within an easy commute. The Alsip Merrionette Park Library District serves the area with an extensive collection of materials, publications and an ongoing schedule of programs. The library provides an extensive reference collection and provides computer and Internet access at the library.
USINESS&INDUSTRY
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lsip has a diverse economic base of business and industry. Alsip is home to companies ranging from family-owned businesses to national and international companies. Major employers in Alsip include Coca Cola Co., Crown Cork & Seal, Berry Plastics, Greif Containers, Anixter Inc., Griffith Labs, Futuremark Paper, New Process Steel, At Home America, Union Carbide and Prestone Products. The village has a long history of being a pro-business community. The city officials recognize the importance of a strong business community. Alsip's location, workforce, availability of water and other utilities, combined with this pro-business attitude have attracted a large commercial and industrial tax base. This base provides real estate taxes for top-notch educational, recreational and municipal services to Alsip residents and business. Property owners enjoy lower tax rates than many of their neighbors in Worth Township and Cook County. The Alsip Chamber of Commerce works with the Village of Alsip to promote, attract and retain commercial and industrial development by providing community data, economic development counseling, site information and information on local, county and state tax incentives. The Alsip Chamber of Commerce has over 40 years of service in creating and protecting a healthy business environment in the Alsip area. With almost 300 members, the Chamber speaks with a strong and credible voice for business, industry and professionals. They maintain a healthy, positive relationship with local government officials. The Alsip Industrial Association works to keep Alsip a viable location for industrial entities. Its main focus is the industrial and manufacturing segments of the community, and it maintains a continual relationship with the Chamber of Commerce and Alsip officials on behalf of Association members. These business organizations, in conjunction with the mayor and Village Board, recognize the importance of businesses to Alsip and the contribution they make to the real estate tax base and employment in Alsip.
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lsip is governed by a body of dedicated civil servants entrusted to maintain quality living standards, uphold the law and enrich the lives of Alsi’s citizens. An elected mayor and six trustees form the government that determines and legislates village policy and maintains the community's administrative, operational and financial needs. The Village of Alsip also has full-time fire, police, water, building, health and public works departments. Alsip residents and business owners feel safe in all parts of Alsip, day or night. Both the Alsip Police Department and the Alsip Fire Department receive high praise from residents and business owners for their performance in maintaining the safety and security of Alsip residents and business owners.
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EALTHCARE
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lsip is served by 12 hospitals (with over 5,000 beds) within a 10-mile radius. These full-service facilities offer outpatient and inpatient surgery, emergency services, critical care, community education, wellness programs and complete diagnostic services. Local providers of medical, dental and rehabilitation services serve the everyday needs of the business and residential community. MetroSouth Medical Center plays an active role in the village, with two facilities in Alsip in addition to their main facility in Blue Island. Several of Chicago’s world-renowned hospitals (University of Chicago, Loyola, Children’s Memorial Hospital, Rush/Presbyterian, St. Luke’s and Northwestern) are within a short drive.
ELIGION
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hurches of many faiths are located in Alsip, and religion plays an important role in the community. These churches address the spiritual as well as social needs of their members and the community as a whole.
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NDEX OF ADVERTISERS Advantage Business Systems, Inc. ...................................................... 1 Alsip School District 126................................................................. 12 Alsip Merrionette Park Public Library District ...................................... 5 Animal Clinic of Alsip - Dr. Thomas A. McDavitt, DVM ....................... 8 Birk Plumbing Inc. ............................................................................ 5 C.J. Erickson Plumbing Co. ............................................................... 2 Cool Rite Radiator Service ................................................................ 8 D.M. Dykstra & Co. - A Nicor Services Company ............................... 1 Double Eight Hospitality Group, LLC .......................... Inside Back Cover Fountain Hills Golf Club.................................................................... 3 Harry Miller Appliances ................................................................... 5 The Lombard Company .................................................................... 3 MetroSouth Health Center at Alsip ............................ Inside Front Cover MetroSouth Heartburn Clinic Blue Island.............................. Back Cover Quincy Recycle ................................................................................ 4 R.J. Zeiler Sons Real Estate - Orchard Estates Apartments ................... 5 Sandrick Law Firm LLC...................................................................... 5 Sub Zero Refrigeration ................................................................... 10 Swap-O-Rama Flea Market .............................................................. 5 VillageProfile.com, inc. ......................................................................2
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