South Side, Chicago facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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The Victory Monument, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is located in the Black Metropolis-Bronzeville District near the starting point of the Bud Billiken Parade
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| Country | USA |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| City | Chicago |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−05:00 (CDT) |
The South Side is a large part of the city of Chicago. It is the biggest of Chicago's three main areas. These areas spread out from downtown Chicago. The other two areas are the North Side and the West Side. There isn't an "East Side" because Lake Michigan is along Chicago's eastern border. However, there is a specific neighborhood called East Side within the South Side.
Sometimes people call the South Side "South Chicago." But "South Chicago" can also mean a smaller, specific neighborhood within the South Side. A lot of the South Side became part of Chicago when the city took over nearby towns. One example is Hyde Park.
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About the South Side
The city's different "sides" have always been separated by the Chicago River. The South Side of Chicago used to be all the land south of the main part of the Chicago River. Now, it does not include the area known as the Loop.
People and Neighborhoods
The South Side has many different kinds of people. They come from various backgrounds and cultures. There are big differences in how much money people earn. Some areas are very rich, while others are middle class or poor. This is like many other big cities.
The South Side is sometimes known for having a lot of crime. But the truth is, it's a very diverse place. It has many safe and welcoming neighborhoods.
Some South Side neighborhoods are home to working-class and middle-class families. These include Armour Square, Back of the Yards, Bridgeport, and Pullman. Other neighborhoods have wealthier residents. Examples are Hyde Park, the Jackson Park Highlands District, Kenwood, Beverly, Mount Greenwood, and west Morgan Park.
Things to Do and See
The South Side offers many fun and interesting things. You can find professional sports teams here. There are also famous buildings and museums to visit. It has important schools and hospitals. You can enjoy beaches and large parts of Chicago's park system.
Getting Around
It's easy to travel around the South Side. Many buses and 'L' trains serve the area. These are run by the Chicago Transit Authority. Several Metra commuter train lines also run through the South Side. Plus, there are major interstate and national highways.
Images for kids
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A typical Chicago Bungalow, many of which are found on the South Side.
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Ida Wells lived in the Ida Wells House, a Chicago Landmark in the Bronzeville historic district.
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The intersection of East 35th Street and South Giles Avenue in 1973. Photo by John H. White.
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The last Robert Taylor Home in 2005, which has since been taken down.
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The area that used to be Hyde Park Township.
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Union Stock Yards in 1941.
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The Chicago Race Riot.
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See also
In Spanish: South Side (Chicago) para niños
