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Cook County, Illinois

Cook County is a county in the U.S. state of Illinois, with its county seat in Chicago. It is the second most populous county in the US after Los Angeles County, California. The county has 5,217,080 residents, which is 40.5 percent of all Illinois residents. Cook County's population is larger than that of 29 individual U.S. states and the combined populations of the seven smallest states.

Located at 41.8, -87.7167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Cook County, Illinois, Illinois counties, 1831 establishments in the United States, Populated places established in 1831, Chicago metropolitan area

WRLL

WRLL (1450 AM, Radio Formula) is a regional Mexican radio station licensed to Cicero, Illinois, and serving the greater Chicago area. It shares time with WCEV, which broadcasts over the same facilities.

Located at 41.8325, -87.7056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Mexican-American culture in Illinois, Radio stations in Chicago, Illinois, Oldies radio stations in the United States

Union Stock Yards

The Union Stock Yard & Transit Co. , or The Yards, was the meatpacking district in Chicago for over a century starting in 1865. The district was operated by a group of railroad companies that acquired swampland and turned it to a centralized processing area. It operated in the New City community area of Chicago, Illinois, for 106 years, helping the city become known as "hog butcher for the world" and the center of the American meatpacking industry for decades.

Located at 41.816, -87.657 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Defunct agriculture companies of the United States, History of Chicago, Illinois, Landmarks in Chicago, Illinois, Meat processing in the United States, Defunct companies based in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago Portage

The Chicago Portage is a water gap connecting the watersheds and the navigable waterways of the Mississippi River and the Great Lakes. It cuts through the Valparaiso Moraine, crossing the continental divide that separates the Great Lakes and Gulf of St. Lawrence watersheds from the Gulf of Mexico watershed, making it one of the most strategic points in the interior of the North American continent.

Located at 41.8372, -87.7022 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Portages in the United States, Great Lakes, Mississippi basin, Illinois waterways, History of Chicago, Illinois, Transportation in Chicago, Illinois, Geography of Chicago, Illinois, National Historic Sites in Illinois, Protected areas established in 1952, Protected areas of Cook County, Illinois, National Register of Historic Places in Cook County, Illinois

Brighton Park crossing

Brighton Park crossing is a major railroad crossing in Chicago, Illinois, hosting three of the major Chicago freight railroads. The crossing is northwest of the intersection of Western Avenue and Archer Avenue, in the Brighton Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. The railroads involved in the crossing are CSX, Canadian National and Norfolk Southern.

Located at 41.8267, -87.6871 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Rail infrastructure in Illinois, Transportation in Chicago, Illinois, Canadian National Railway facilities, CSX Transportation, Norfolk Southern Railway, BNSF Railway

Corwith Yard

Corwith Yards, a railroad intermodal freight terminal located at Pershing Road (39th Street) & Kedzie Avenue in the southwest side of Chicago, Illinois, in the neighborhood of Brighton Park, is a landmark in the history of railroad freight transport. At the time it was built by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway in 1887, it was the world's largest railway yard. With adjacent parking and buildings it covers nearly a square mile of land.

Located at 41.816, -87.7153 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Rail yards in Illinois, Railway stations in Chicago, Illinois, BNSF Railway, Landmarks in Chicago, Illinois, Transportation in Chicago, Illinois, Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway

WCEV

WCEV is a radio station licensed to Cicero, Illinois, USA, the station serves the Chicago area. The station is currently owned by Migala Communications Corporation. It airs a brokered ethnic programming format. Since 1979, the 1450 frequency allocated to Cicero has been shared by two separately owned stations, after two companies that had filed competing license applications for the facility reached an agreement to divide the broadcast week between them.

Located at 41.8325, -87.7056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Radio stations in Illinois, Radio stations established in 1926

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School (Chicago)

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School is a Jesuit high school on the near southwest side of Chicago, Illinois, in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago. It is the founding school of the Cristo Rey Network. It was founded in 1996 as a way to help low-income students get an affordable private college preparatory education. The school places students at entry-level jobs, which cover roughly 65% of tuition costs. Cristo Rey students work for five days a month and attend classes four days a week.

Located at 41.8517, -87.6728 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Jesuit high schools in the United States, Educational institutions established in 1996, Roman Catholic secondary schools in Illinois, Private high schools in Chicago, Illinois, Cristo Rey Network

Ashland (CTA Orange Line station)

Ashland is a station on the Chicago Transit Authority's 'L' system, serving the Orange Line. It is located at the intersection of Ashland Avenue and 31st Street near the Stevenson Expressway. Although located within the Lower West Side community area, the station mostly serves the Bridgeport and McKinley Park neighborhoods.

Located at 41.8392, -87.6653 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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CTA Orange Line stations, Railway stations opened in 1993

35th/Archer (CTA station)

35th/Archer is a station on the Chicago Transit Authority's 'L' system, serving the Orange Line and McKinley Park neighborhood. The station has a Park 'n' Ride lot with 70 spaces. In 2005, a Dunkin' Donuts store was opened in the 35th/Archer station. The station is 24 blocks northeast of Midway.

Located at 41.8294, -87.6806 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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CTA Orange Line stations, Railway stations opened in 1993

Western (CTA Orange Line station)

Western is a station on the Chicago Transit Authority's 'L' system, serving the Orange Line. It is located between the neighborhoods of Brighton Park and Gage Park.

Located at 41.8045, -87.684 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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CTA Orange Line stations, Railway stations opened in 1993

Kedzie (CTA Orange Line station)

Kedzie is a station on the Chicago Transit Authority's 'L' system, serving the Orange Line. It is located between the neighborhoods of Brighton Park and Gage Park.

Located at 41.8042, -87.7044 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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CTA Orange Line stations, Railway stations opened in 1993

Damen (CTA Pink Line station)

Damen is a station on the Chicago Transit Authority's 'L' system, serving the Pink Line.

Located at 41.8545, -87.676 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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CTA Pink Line stations, Railway stations opened in 1896

Western (CTA Pink Line station)

Western is a station on the Chicago Transit Authority's 'L' system, serving the Pink Line. The station was originally built in 1896 as part of the Metropolitan West Side Elevated Railroad's Douglas Park branch. It was rebuilt around 1935, and again between 2002 and 2004. It is located near Metra's Western Avenue & 18th Place (Metra) station on the BNSF Railway Line.

Located at 41.8542, -87.6851 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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CTA Pink Line stations, Railway stations opened in 1896

California (CTA Pink Line station)

California is a station on the Chicago Transit Authority's 'L' system, serving the Pink Line. The station opened on March 10, 1902, as part of the Metropolitan West Side Elevated Railroad's Douglas Park branch.

Located at 41.8541, -87.6948 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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CTA Pink Line stations, Railway stations opened in 1902

Bubbly Creek

Bubbly Creek is the nickname given to the South Fork of the Chicago River's South Branch, which runs entirely within the city of Chicago, Illinois, US. It marks the boundary between the Bridgeport and McKinley Park community areas of the city.

Located at 41.8258, -87.6575 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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History of Chicago, Illinois, Rivers of Illinois

St. Mary of Perpetual Help's Church (Chicago, Illinois)

St. Mary of Perpetual Help (Polish: Kościół Matki Bożej Nieustającej Pomocy) - historic church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago located in the Bridgeport neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. It is a prime example of the so-called Polish Cathedral style of churches in both its opulence and grand scale. Along with St. Barbara's in Chicago, it is one of two monumental religious edifices found in this near South Side neighborhood.

Located at 41.8359, -87.6525 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Churches in Chicago, Illinois, Polish Cathedral style architecture, Religious organizations established in 1882, Roman Catholic churches completed in 1889, 19th-century Roman Catholic church buildings in the United States, Polish-American culture in Chicago, Illinois, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago, Roman Catholic churches in Illinois, Henry Engelbert buildings

Our Lady of Tepeyac High School

Our Lady of Tepeyac High School is a private, Roman Catholic, all-girls high school in Chicago, Illinois. It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago.

Located at 41.8516, -87.702 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Private high schools in Chicago, Illinois, Roman Catholic secondary schools in Illinois, Girls' schools in Illinois, Educational institutions established in 1927

St. Joseph's in Chicago

St. Joseph's (Polish: Kościół Świętego Józefa) is a historic church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago located in Chicago, Illinois on 48th and South Hermitage Avenue. It is a prime example of the so-called 'Polish Cathedral style' of churches in both its opulence and grand scale. Along with St. John of God, it is one of two monumental religious edifices that dominates over the skyline of the Back of the Yards area.

Located at 41.8066, -87.6683 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Religious organizations established in 1887, Religious buildings completed in 1914, 20th-century Roman Catholic church buildings, Polish-American culture in Chicago, Illinois, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago, Churches in Chicago, Illinois, Roman Catholic churches in Illinois, Polish Cathedral style architecture, 19th-century church buildings

Holy Cross in Chicago

Holy Cross in Chicago, referred to in Lithuanian as Šv. Kryžiaus bažnyčia, is a historic church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago located on West 46th Street in Chicago, Illinois. Built by Lithuanian immigrants, it bears a striking resemblance to many of Chicago's so-called "Polish Cathedrals" by virtue of the common heritage Poles and Lithuanians shared during the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and reflected in their architectural tastes.

Located at 41.8108, -87.6691 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Churches in Chicago, Illinois, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago, Roman Catholic churches in Illinois, National parishes, Lithuanian-American culture in Chicago, Illinois

DuPont-Whitehouse House

The DuPont-Whitehouse House is an Italianate-style house located at 3558 South Artesian Avenue in the McKinley Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, United States. The house was built between 1875 and 1876 by Oscar Cobb & Co. It was designated a Chicago Landmark on April 16, 1996.

Located at 41.8286, -87.6865 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Houses completed in 1876, Houses in Chicago, Illinois, Landmarks in Chicago, Illinois

Thomas Kelly High School

Thomas Kelly High School (better known as Kelly High School) is a public 4-year high school located in the Brighton Park neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois. It is the third largest Chicago public high school in terms of student population. Over 80% students identify as Hispanic. The school's mascot is the Trojans. It is a part of the Chicago Public Schools.

Located at 41.8181, -87.6949 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Chicago Public Schools, Public high schools in Chicago, Illinois, Educational institutions established in 1928

Cook County Jail

The Cook County Jail, located on 96 acres in Cook County, Illinois, is the largest jail in the United States of America housing approximately 9,800 men and women. The facility is located at 2800 S California Ave in the city of Chicago. It employs 3,800 law enforcement officials and 7,000 civilian employees. The jail has held several infamous criminals including Al Capone, Tony Accardo, Frank Nitti, Larry Hoover, Jeff Fort, Richard Speck, and John Wayne Gacy.

Located at 41.8433, -87.6962 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Chicago, Illinois, Jails in the United States, Prisons in Illinois

Chicago International Produce Market

Chicago International Produce Market (or CIPM) is a wholesale produce market in Chicago, Illinois. It is the largest facility of its kind in the midwestern United States.

Located at 41.8459, -87.673 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Food markets in the United States, Companies based in Chicago, Illinois

Gage Park High School

Gage Park High School is a public 4-year high school located in the Gage Park neighborhood on the southwest side of Chicago, Illinois, USA. It is part of the Chicago Public Schools district. Gage Park serves students living within three neighboring communities: Chicago Lawn, New City and West Englewood. The school was integrated in 1972, prompting a boycott from white parents.

Located at 41.7911, -87.6895 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Chicago Public Schools, Public high schools in Chicago, Illinois, Educational institutions established in 1940