Why visit Phoenix
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 20 parks and trails, 21 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Pacesetter Gardens Historic District, Calumet Park and Ashland Park.
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 Phoenix
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Phoenix
Phoenix is a village and south suburb in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,708 at the 2020 census. It is located approximately 19 miles (31 km) south of the Chicago Loop in the Chicago metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Phoenix, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
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Pacesetter Gardens Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic district in Illinois, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds20
8 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes21
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.3 mi
16242 Halsted Street, Harvey
Mo-Fr 04:30-23:00; Sa 05:00-23:00; Su 06:00-21:00
The Torta Spot
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.9 mi
242 East 147th Street, Harvey
Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 10:00-15:00
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 1.5 mi
655 East Sibley Boulevard, Dolton
Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-24:00
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 1.3 mi
16242 Halsted Street, Harvey
Mo-Fr 04:30-23:00; Sa 05:00-23:00; Su 06:00-21:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.0 mi
232 East 147th Street, Harvey
Mo-Fr 07:00-20:00; Sa-Su 09:00-18:00
9 more on the map.
Where to stay1
History
The development of Phoenix is closely tied to its larger neighbor, Harvey. Harvey was established as an industrial city with no saloons. Many of its early factories were located between the Illinois Central Railroad and Harvey's eastern boundary at Halsted Street. One local businessman, William McLatchy, owned a large tract of land in an unincorporated area outside of Harvey. Soon, five saloons had opened in the area and a small housing subdivision known as Phenix Park was constructed during the 1890s. City leaders in Harvey, seeing businesses just outside their boundaries selling alcohol to local workers, sought to annex Phenix Park and render it "dry" or free of alcohol-related establishments. The residents of Phoenix Park wanted to retain local control of their affairs as an independent village. On August 29, 1900, an election was held to determine the future status of the area. A total of 56 votes were cast with 38 (67.9%) voting in favor of incorporation and 18 (32.1%) against. Despite legal challenges from Harvey, the result was upheld.
From the History section of Phoenix, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship37
First Pentecost Assemblies International Church
Church · Pentecostal · 1.1 mi
14543-59 Green Street, Harvey
Daniel Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
Church · African Methodist Episcopal Zion
3rd Avenue, Phoenix
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries60
Healthcare4
Map of Phoenix
157 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 (9 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, 11 miles away.
- Harvey 1 mi west, about 2 min by car
- South Holland 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- Dolton 2 mi northeast, about 3 min by car
- Riverdale 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- Dixmoor 2 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- East Hazel Crest 3 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Markham 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Homewood 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Hazel Crest 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Blue Island 4 mi northwest, about 7 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): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Image Housing Unit in Pacesetter Gardens, Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Saint Mary of the Assumption Church front view 1, Lori Strock Photography, CC BY 4.0
- EMD Diesel Cab (10589581953), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- EMD Chessie Locomotive Body (10589339556), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Diesel Locomotive Engine (10589360364), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Norfolk and Western NW 3720 (10585663644), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Conrail CR 7770 (GP38) (10585059655), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Conrail CR 7749 (GP38) (10585061915), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Boxcar, SOO - 10587089593, Gary Lee Todd, Ph.D., CC0
- PACE Harvey Transportation Center, Zol87 from Chicago, Illinois, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Harvey Metra Station, Zol87 from Chicago, IL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- CN at Harvey From "City of New Orleans" a few miles from Homewood IL - panoramio, Loco Steve, CC BY 3.0
- Greetings from Harvey, Illinois - Large Letter Postcard (7599245606), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 20031018 41 Pace Bus Harvey, IL (6659040995), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Outbound track at 147th Street-Sibley Boulevard, looking north, jvvg, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 147th Street (Sibley Blvd) Metra Station, Zol87 from Chicago, Illinois, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- UPY 1396 (5157391734), vxla, CC BY 2.0
- Boxcar, USLX, Gary Lee Todd, Ph.D., CC0
- Boxcar, Berlin Mills, Gary Lee Todd, Ph.D., CC0
- Boxcar, City of Prineville Railway, Gary Lee Todd, Ph.D., CC0
- Boxcar, St. Maries River RR, Gary Lee Todd, Ph.D., CC0
- 20030531 42 Metra Electric Harvey, IL (5840383001), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Site B (step 1) (52485227090), Center for Neighborhood Technology from Chicago, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Site B (before) (52485037104), Center for Neighborhood Technology from Chicago, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Site A (step 5d) (52485036249), Center for Neighborhood Technology from Chicago, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Site A (step 5f) (52485311748), Center for Neighborhood Technology from Chicago, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Site A (step 5e) (52485225660), Center for Neighborhood Technology from Chicago, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Site A (before) (52485226670), Center for Neighborhood Technology from Chicago, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Site A (step 5c) (52485036459), Center for Neighborhood Technology from Chicago, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kennsmith, Flipptone, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Metra Electric District Train No. 132 Approaches Ivanhoe (4761588265), vxla from Chicago, US, CC BY 2.0
- Site A (step 2) (52484766886), Center for Neighborhood Technology from Chicago, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Site A (step 5b) (52485036734), Center for Neighborhood Technology from Chicago, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Dolton, Illinois (7238212186) (2), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Dolton, Illinois (7238212186), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Site C (before) (52485035259), Center for Neighborhood Technology from Chicago, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
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