East Hazel Crest, Illinois
East Hazel Crest is a village of 1,068 people in Cook County, Illinois.
Why visit East Hazel Crest
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 16 parks and trails, 34 places to eat and 10 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Dixie Highway, Homewood Railroad Viewing Platform, Ravisloe Country Club and Calumet Country Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 15°F, and about 28 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in East Hazel Crest
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About East Hazel Crest
East Hazel Crest is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It is a south suburb of Chicago. As of the 2020 census, the village population was 1,297.
From the Wikipedia article East Hazel Crest, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Parks, trails and playgrounds16
4 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes34
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.4 mi
16242 Halsted Street, Harvey
Mo-Fr 04:30-23:00; Sa 05:00-23:00; Su 06:00-21:00
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 0.8 mi
17499 Dixie Highway, Hazel Crest
Mo-Fr 04:00-19:00; Sa 05:00-19:00; Su 05:00-18:00
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 0.9 mi
17579 Halsted Street, Homewood
Mo-Sa 04:00-20:00; Su 05:00-19:00
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 1.4 mi
16242 Halsted Street, Harvey
Mo-Fr 04:30-23:00; Sa 05:00-23:00; Su 06:00-21:00
22 more on the map.
Where to stay10
Best Western Plus South Holland/Chicago Southland
Motel and hotel · 0.9 mi
17345 Halsted Street, South Holland
Comfort Inn & Suites
Motel and hotel · 0.9 mi
16900 Halsted Street, Harvey
La Quinta Inn & Suites South Holland
Motel and hotel · 0.9 mi
610 Tollview Drive, South Holland
Wind Creek Chicago Southland Hotel
Motel and hotel · 0.6 mi
17300 Halsted Street, East Hazel Crest
History
East Hazel Crest was a part of Hazel Crest when it incorporated in 1911 until the Illinois Central Railroad elevated their commuter and mainline tracks above grade, isolating the rural community from the rest of Hazel Crest. The community voted for incorporation into their own village in 1918. The village later annexed a small commercial area and residential subdivision, Bremerton Woods, that lies west of the Illinois Central Railroad where the village administration and Metra station now stand.
From the History section of East Hazel Crest, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship8
Abundant Grace United Church of Christ
Church · United Church Of Christ · 1.4 mi
18200 Dixie Highway, Homewood
Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 1.2 mi
17951 Dixie Highway, Homewood
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries50
Healthcare2
Map of East Hazel Crest
137 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 15°F | 2.5 in | 10.2 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 18°F | 2.1 in | 7.5 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 28°F | 2.6 in | 4.9 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 38°F | 4.0 in | 0.5 in |
| May | 71°F | 49°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 59°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 62°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 55°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 42°F | 3.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 31°F | 3.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 22°F | 2.5 in | 4.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Park Forest (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Cook County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-09-20: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Floodng (Flood)
- 2023-11-20: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2023-08-15: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Homewood 1 mi southwest, about 2 min by car
- Thornton 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Hazel Crest 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- Harvey 2 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Markham 3 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- South Holland 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Phoenix 3 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Flossmoor 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Glenwood 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Country Club Hills 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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