Then and Now

Evergreen Park is surrounded on three sides by Chicago city neighborhoods. It shares border streets with Beverly, Mount Greenwood and Ashburn, on the southwestern edge of Chicago. Located just seven miles from Chicago's Midway Airport, this suburb is a quick train ride away from the downtown scene. A simple hop on the Metra will take you right to the heart of the city, where the nightlife, shopping and culinary happenings never seem to stop.

Like many of Chicago's suburbs, Evergreen Park has grown over the years to a viable living destination. It has a population of around 20,000 with half a dozen public schools and a solid housing market. Close to Chicago's impressive cultural center, but far enough outside the city limits to escape the noise, lights and congestion, Evergreen Park is a prime place for anyone who wants to be near the action but enjoys the smaller town comforts of suburban life.

Currently, the Historical Commission of Evergreen Park is working on preserving its community's rich cultural history. The organization is split into four separate groups to better focus their efforts: Preservation and Landmarks; Museum and Archives; Historical Book; and Fundraising and Development. The commission is getting the whole community involved, asking residents of the area to send in any photos they have of their beloved village.
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Park is the Place

Evergreen Parkers may depend on Chicago for cosmopolitan inspiration, but don't think for a second this quiet tree-lined suburb doesn't have an entertainment scene of its own. For starters, check out Yukich Field (90th Street and Kedzie Avenue). This is where you’ll find the village's open-air farmer's market from June through October. The picturesque area is lined with walking paths, inviting you to take a stroll after loading up on all those seasonal goodies from local vendors. And, on special nights during the summer, Yukich field hosts the Outdoor Film Festival with showings of beloved big-screen hits. The village also has a community center where you can relax in the classic gazebo or hike it over to the Evergreen Country Club (9140 S Western, 773-238-6680), where there's always a group of business professionals and leisurely golfers teeing up for a round of 18 at the par 72 course.
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Real Estate

The majority of housing in Evergreen Park is affordable, with a good selection of brick ranches, two-story frame homes and some newer constructions. The average home sale price for Evergreen Park was $225,000 in 2006 with an average market time of 67 days. Single family homes range from the low $100,000s for an older place to the $500,000s for a large contemporary house with upgraded amenities and spacious properties. Condominiums are less plentiful in Evergreen Park than individual residences. The limited options are concentrated on older multiunit buildings with private balconies and price tags between $85,000 and the mid $200,000s.

Evergreen Park Residential Real Estate Info for Single-Family Detached Homes

Average Sale Price 2005-2006	Average # of Days on the Market	Number of Sales 2005-2006	One Year Price Change	Price Change Since 94
$224,397	67	259	12%	101%

Source: Multiple Listings Service of Northern Illinois
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What's on the Menu?

From pizza joints to sushi bars, Evergreen Park ensures that its residents never go hungry. Grab some stick-to-your-ribs fare at Harold's Chicken Shack (9836 S Western, 708-424-0700) where everything, yes everything, is smothered in the restaurant's famous barbecue sauce. And if there’s something that didn't get a dose of the saucy stuff, Harold's is used to handing out extra sides of the signature flavor for guests who just can't get enough. For breakfast Evergreen Parkers get a heaping stack of good ol' fashioned pancakes at the Golden Griddle Pancake House or wait it out for a chance to fuel up with a quick bite at the popular Snackville Junction (9144 S Kedzie, 708-423-1313).
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School's In Session

Weekdays mean school for the little ones, and Evergreen Park has a solid group of public educational facilities to accommodate young scholars. The Evergreen Park Elementary School District serves 2,086 students and is one of only two elementary school districts in Illinois to remain within the boundaries of its village. And here’s another nice fact: kids who attend Evergreen schools tend to score in the top 15 percent on statewide testing.
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