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Alsip, IL

Alsip is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. Alsip was settled in the 1830s by German and Dutch farmers. The village is named after Frank Alsip, the owner of a brickyard that opened there in 1885. The village began to grow after the Tri-State Tollway was built there in 1959.

Alsip is located at 41°40′14″N 87°43′56″W (41.670433, -87.732199). According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Alsip has a total area of 6.63 square miles (17.17 km²), of which 6.53 square miles (16.91 km²) (or 98.49%) is land and 0.10 square miles (0.26 km²) (or 1.51%) is water.

Alsip is bordered to the west by the villages of Worth and Palos Heights. To the south is Crestwood. Oak Lawn lies to the north. Merrionette Park, Blue Island, and Robbins lie to the east (north-south, respectively). The Mount Greenwood neighborhood of Chicago lies to the north and east.

Most of the town lies to the north of the Cal-Sag Channel. However, Chippewa Ridge subdivision, which was built upon the former Alsip Nursery, lies southwest of the Cal-Sag. In conjunction with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Water Reclamation District of Chicago, the village operates a boat launch on the canal, permitting inland access to Lake Michigan.

The Alsip area is home to two predominantly African-American cemeteries, Burr Oak and Restvale cemeteries, which are the resting places of many Chicago blues musicians (including Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon and Dinah Washington), athletes (Jimmie Crutchfield), and other celebrities. Emmett Till, whose murder in Mississippi at age 14 in 1955 was an important moment in the Civil Rights Movement, is buried at Burr Oak. In 2004, that cemetery was covered in the national media when the murder investigation was re-opened, and Till's body was exhumed.

Six years later, on July 9, 2010, Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart alleged that four workers at Burr Oak cemetery dug up more than 200 graves, dumped the bodies into unmarked mass graves, and resold the plots to unsuspecting members of the public. The three men and one woman were charged and convicted with one count each of dismembering a human body.

Health and wellness are paramount in Alsip, with the city offering various amenities and services to support the well-being of its residents. The Interim Health Care and EIT Health & Wellness Center stand as cornerstones in providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Alsip Park District offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Freestanding Health Club, CFX Alsip and Alsip Fitness Center. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Alsip, such as the Commissioners Park Loop and Apollo Park Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Alsip, IL are Midnight Terror, Lake Katherine Nature Center, and Bachelor’s Grove Cemetery.

Population: 18,357 (2022). ZIP Code: 60803. Area codes: 708, 464. Area: 6.63 sq mi (17.16 km²). Elevation: NA.

FAQs

Is Alsip, IL a suburb of Chicago?

Alsip is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 18,866. Alsip is in Cook County. Living in Alsip offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Alsip, there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks.

What is the crime rate in Alsip, IL?

With a crime rate of 31 per one thousand residents, Alsip has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One's chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 32. Within Illinois, more than 95% of the communities have a lower crime rate than Alsip.

How big is Alsip, IL?

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Alsip has a total area of 6.63 square miles (17.17 km2), of which 6.53 square miles (16.91 km2) (or 98.49%) is land and 0.10 square miles (0.26 km2) (or 1.51%) is water. Alsip is bordered to the west by the villages of Worth and Palos Heights. To the south is Crestwood.

Sources

Wikipedia

Village of Alsip

Interim Health Care 

EIT Health & Wellness Center 

Alsip Park District

Freestanding Health Club

CFX Alsip 

Alsip Fitness Center

Commissioners Park Loop 

Apollo Park Trail

Midnight Terror

Lake Katherine Nature Center 

Bachelor’s Grove Cemetery

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Neighborhoodscout

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