Oakland

Once an elegant, Victorian-style suburb on Chicago's south side, Oakland neighborhood is making a strong comeback to reclaim its status as a prominent and flourishing community. Today, many of Oakland's quiet residential streets are sprouting manicured lawns with newly built single-family homes and multi-unit constructions. Full-on neighborhood revitalization is spearheaded by enthusiastic local organizations and community centers that have set up educational and recreational programs for Oakland residents of all ages and interests. Sports teams, exercise classes, head start pre-school curriculums, financial workshops, computer courses and networking events are all available to the public.