South Chicago Neighborhood

South Chicago is a blue-collar neighborhood that was once known as a major steel manufacturing hub. While it no longer has the same strong ties to industrial labor, the community still maintains a working-class ethos in its small businesses and cozy restaurants. Where steel factories used to roar, vacant land by the lakefront awaits future developers to build in this area that has the potential for commercial and residential growth. Popular neighborhood parks and recreation include South Chicago Peoples Park and Jesse Owens Park, which features a newly constructed field house, a gymnasium, fitness center, and multi-purpose rooms.