The Neighbourhood: West Elsdon

West Elsdon sits on Chicago's southwest side near Midway International Airport and Marquette Park. This district has open spaces such as Marquette Park and small neighborhood parks. Marquette Park offers a lagoon, sports fields, and walking paths. Midway International Airport handles flights and affects local traffic. CTA Orange Line connects this district to the Loop and to Midway. CTA buses provide local routes across the southwest side. Six Flags Great America serves as a regional amusement park choice for many residents. Restaurants such as McDonald's and Portillo's serve fast food and casual meals nearby. Bars like Tavern on Rush and other neighborhood pubs draw people after work. Small shops and bakeries reflect the area’s immigrant roots. Grocery stores and pharmacies meet daily needs for many households. Community groups host events in parks and at schools. Metra trains on nearby lines connect to the wider region. Traffic patterns and airport activity shape local noise and travel times. Data shows that the most common age group falls between 25 to 29 years old. Households with 1 person make up the largest part of the local population.

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West Elsdon sits on Chicago's southwest side near Midway International Airport and Marquette Park. This district has open spaces such as Marquette Park and small neighborhood parks. Marquette Park offers a lagoon, sports fields, and walking paths. Midway International Airport handles flights and affects local traffic. CTA Orange Line connects this district to the Loop and to Midway. CTA buses provide local routes across the southwest side. Six Flags Great America serves as a regional amusement park choice for many residents. Restaurants such as McDonald's and Portillo's serve fast food and casual meals nearby. Bars like Tavern on Rush and other neighborhood pubs draw people after work. Small shops and bakeries reflect the area’s immigrant roots. Grocery stores and pharmacies meet daily needs for many households. Community groups host events in parks and at schools. Metra trains on nearby lines connect to the wider region. Traffic patterns and airport activity shape local noise and travel times. Data shows that the most common age group falls between 25 to 29 years old. Households with 1 person make up the largest part of the local population.