Mount Greenwood, Chicago facts for kids

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Mount Greenwood is a special neighborhood located on the southwest side of Chicago. It's one of the 77 official "community areas" that make up the big city of Chicago. Imagine Chicago as a giant puzzle; Mount Greenwood is one important piece! It's about 14 miles (23 km) southwest of the Loop, which is the busy downtown heart of Chicago.

Mount Greenwood is surrounded by other cool places. To the east, you'll find the neighborhoods of Beverly and Morgan Park. To the north is the suburb of Evergreen Park. If you head west, you'll reach Oak Lawn, and to the south are the suburbs of Merrionette Park and Alsip. It's like Mount Greenwood is right in the middle of a friendly group of towns and neighborhoods!

A Community of Helpers

Mount Greenwood is well-known for being home to many brave firefighters and dedicated police officers from Chicago. It's also where many union workers live. This means a lot of people in Mount Greenwood work hard to keep Chicago safe and running smoothly every day. This strong community spirit makes Mount Greenwood a unique and proud place to live.

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