The Village of Alsip was incorporated in 1927 and has a rich

The Village of Alsip was incorporated in 1927 and has a rich and proud history as a thriving business and
residential community. Alsip combines suburban living with a strong and growing business community. Alsip’s
close proximity to the City of Chicago provides residents, business owners and their employees the amenities of
the suburbs and the opportunities of the city. Alsip is a great place to raise a family, or to locate your company.
Alsip boasts several generations of family living and successful business.
Alsip combines established and growing businesses with a suburban, residential atmosphere to provide a strong
community. The broad commercial and industrial tax base assures quality municipal, educational and recreational
services to all property owners. Alsip’s average household income and average home values are above the
national average.
POPULATION & DEMOGRAPHICS
Covering approximately 10 square miles, the Village of Alsip is located at the Cicero Avenue/127th Street Exits
of the Tri-State Tollway (I 294).
Population — 19,277
Households — 7,927
Median Age — 34.2
Male — 52.6%
Female — 47.4%
Age Distribution
0-14 — 22.1%
15-19 — 6.8%
20-24 — 6.5%
25-44 — 15.8%
45-54 — 12.9%
55-59 — 4.2%
60-64 — 3.8%
65-74 — 5.8%
75 & over — 5.3%
Business Demographics
Number of Businesses in Alsip — 800*
Number of Employees — 25,000+
–White Collar — 57%
–Blue Collar — 43%
Special Feature - Daytime Population — 39,000
*Note: Number of businesses in Alsip has doubled in the last 20 years.
Hotels/Motels & Banquet Facilities
• Baymont Inn
• Budget Lodge
• Chateau Bu-Sché
• Condesa Del Mar
• Days Inn
• DoubleTree By Hilton - Chicago/Alsip
• Key Motel
Housing
Alsip offers affordable housing to families of different income levels and space needs, including single-family
dwellings, condominiums, townhomes and senior housing. Rental homes and apartment units are also available
in adequate supply.
Total Number of Housing Units — 7,927
Occupancy Rate — 95%
Average Price of Single Family Homes — $213,300**
Average Price of Condominiums — $115,000**
Average Rent of Two Bedroom Apartments — $855**
Average Price of Townhomes — $185,000**
**Note: All figures quoted are for 2011.
The Village of Alsip is located in the south-central part of Cook County in Worth Township, 19 miles southwest
of downtown Chicago. The village covers 10 square miles, and is accessible via the Cicero Avenue and 127th
Street Exits from the Tri-State Tollway (I-294). Easy access to Interstates 57, 80, 94 and 294 makes Alsip's
location a major factor in the commercial, industrial and residential growth of the community.
Chicago O'Hare Airport is just a 40-minute drive from Alsip, and Chicago Midway Airport is 20 minutes away.
A heavy concentration of commuter and interstate rail networks serve the village, and the Regional Transit
Authority's PACE bus system provides public transit within Alsip.
There is waterway and barge access via the Cal Sag Channel to the port of Chicago, Lake Michigan and the
Illinois River.
Both in and around Alsip, visitors have access to a wide range of recreational and cultural attractions. There are
many dining and lodging options to accommodate the business traveler, vacationing family or sightseer. Endless
regional venues, and all the amenities of the City of Chicago, provide activities and entertainment to suit every
taste.
Among the most popular local venues are the Beverly Arts Center, Oak Lawn Children’s Museum, Nathan
Manilow Sculpture Park, Standard Bank Baseball Stadium, First Midwest Bank Amphitheater/Concert Venue
and the Southwest Symphony Orchestra.
Chicago’s museums, art institute, planetarium, aquarium and lakefront are all within an hour’s ride. Sports fans
can root for Chicago’s major league sports teams at fields for Bears, Bulls, Cubs, Blackhawks, White Sox and
Chicago Fire, all close by.
There are lodging options in abundance in Alsip for any guest, from business travelers to vacationers, regardless
of budget and choice of activities. Visitors can choose from budget motels or upscale hotels with restaurants and
banquet facilities.
Serving to its multicultural makeup, Alsip has many dining options, from traditional fare and fast food, to ethnic
and upscale cuisine.
Careful planning has given Alsip a solid sense of residential unity, combining traditional properties with newer
developments to ensure ample space for all. Housing is abundant, from rental units to townhomes and condos and
many single-family residences, from modest to magnificent. Alsip home values are above the national average.
The quiet neighborhoods of tree-lined streets offer the best in family living. Carefully-maintained, established
homes, townhomes and condos abound and blend seamlessly with newer neighborhoods.
Alsip has recognized the needs of the growing, aging population. Two senior citizen apartment complexes owned
and operated by the Village of Alsip accommodate the special needs of these area residents. The 500 units
provide independent living in a safe and pleasant environment at reasonable rates for seniors 55 and over. Both
complexes are complete with clubhouse, pool and their own social activities. Residents like the nearby Pulaski
Road shopping corridor.
The Alsip Park District maintains over 200 acres of beautiful parkland. The district is a past recipient of the Gold
Medal Award for excellence in park management and for providing outstanding leisure services to the
community. Alsip’s newly-renovated Sears Park includes a walking path, pond-side views, native grasses and is
home to local wildlife. The renovation and expansion has provided a new home field for the Alsip Falcons
Football Association.
The district's other facilities include playgrounds, sports fields, ice rinks, a fitness center, a skate park and an
aquatic park. A public golf course, tennis courts, neighborhood parks, pleasant walking and bike paths located
throughout the village are also under the care of the Alsip Park District.
Howe's Landing, a municipally-owned public boat launch facility for recreational vehicles on the Cal Sag
Channel provides opportunities for fishing and boating. Open from April through October, it provides months of
launch opportunities to area boaters. The launch has also hosted several amateur and pro fishing tournaments and
other water-related events over the last few years.
Several neighborhood centers provide retail-shopping opportunities for Alsip residents and businesses. New retail
businesses have opened in Alsip over the last few years. Quary Plaza, anchored by Home Depot & LA Fitness, is
the newest center, with the Cicero Avenue frontage strip center fully leased.
The village continues to work to attract new retailers to Alsip. Several land sites along Cicero Avenue and
Pulaski Road are being developed or redeveloped for retail use. The village is also home to the Midwest's largest
indoor/outdoor flea market open every weekend year-round. Alsip residents have easy access to regional and area
malls, antique and specialty shops. Chicago’s downtown loop shopping is famous worldwide and just a short ride
away by car or public transportation.
Alsip is served by a quality public education system that has a reputation for excellence. Four grade schools and
two junior high schools are located within the village limits, and high school students attend one of the public or
private high schools just outside of the village. Alsip students enjoy top-notch schools due to the large
commercial and industrial tax base.
Alsip offers a unique combination of formal education within a personalized environment. Curriculum and
technology are continuously upgraded to meet student needs. Students who function more successfully in a
nontraditional learning environment are encouraged to take advantage of various other programs.
Alsip is home to the IBEW/NECA Technical Institute for Electrical Workers, the Sprinkler Fitters & Apprentices
Local #28 and the Plasterers Union Local #5. These apprentice schools attract students from all around the
Chicagoland area and prepare them to be the construction workforce of the future.
Several outstanding private and religious higher education schools are located nearby. Moraine Valley
Community College serves Alsip's continuing education needs and offers specialized training in a variety of
fields. The campuses of many of Illinois' top-rated colleges (including St. Xavier University, Prairie State
College, Governors State University, University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Chicago, DePaul University,
Loyola University and Northwestern University) are all within an easy commute.
The Alsip Merrionette Park Library District serves the area with an extensive collection of materials, publications
and an ongoing schedule of programs. The library provides an extensive reference collection and provides
computer and Internet access at the library.
Alsip has a diverse economic base of business and industry. Alsip is home to companies ranging from familyowned businesses to national and international companies. Major employers in Alsip include Coca Cola Co.,
Crown Cork & Seal, Berry Plastics, Greif Containers, Anixter Inc., Griffith Labs, Futuremark Paper, New
Process Steel, At Home America, Union Carbide and Prestone Products.
The village has a long history of being a pro-business community. The city officials recognize the importance of
a strong business community. Alsip's location, workforce, availability of water and other utilities, combined with
this pro-business attitude have attracted a large commercial and industrial tax base. This base provides real estate
taxes for top-notch educational, recreational and municipal services to Alsip residents and business. Property
owners enjoy lower tax rates than many of their neighbors in Worth Township and Cook County.
The Alsip Chamber of Commerce works with the Village of Alsip to promote, attract and retain commercial and
industrial development by providing community data, economic development counseling, site information and
information on local, county and state tax incentives.
The Alsip Chamber of Commerce has over 40 years of service in creating and protecting a healthy business
environment in the Alsip area. With almost 300 members, the Chamber speaks with a strong and credible voice
for business, industry and professionals. They maintain a healthy, positive relationship with local government
officials.
The Alsip Industrial Association works to keep Alsip a viable location for industrial entities. Its main focus is the
industrial and manufacturing segments of the community, and it maintains a continual relationship with the
Chamber of Commerce and Alsip officials on behalf of Association members.
These business organizations, in conjunction with the mayor and Village Board, recognize the importance of
businesses to Alsip and the contribution they make to the real estate tax base and employment in Alsip.
Alsip is governed by a body of dedicated civil servants entrusted to maintain quality living standards, uphold the
law and enrich the lives of Alsi’s citizens. An elected mayor and six trustees form the government that
determines and legislates village policy and maintains the community's administrative, operational and financial
needs. The Village of Alsip also has full-time fire, police, water, building, health and public works departments.
Alsip residents and business owners feel safe in all parts of Alsip, day or night. Both the Alsip Police Department
and the Alsip Fire Department receive high praise from residents and business owners for their performance in
maintaining the safety and security of Alsip residents and business owners.
Alsip is served by 12 hospitals (with over 5,000 beds) within a 10-mile radius. These full-service facilities offer
outpatient and inpatient surgery, emergency services, critical care, community education, wellness programs and
complete diagnostic services. Local providers of medical, dental and rehabilitation services serve the everyday
needs of the business and residential community. MetroSouth Medical Center plays an active role in the village,
with two facilities in Alsip in addition to their main facility in Blue Island.
Several of Chicago’s world-renowned hospitals (University of Chicago, Loyola, Children’s Memorial Hospital,
Rush/Presbyterian, St. Luke’s and Northwestern) are within a short drive.
Churches of many faiths are located in Alsip, and religion plays an important role in the community. These
churches address the spiritual as well as social needs of their members and the community as a whole.
ABCEHLPRU
Animal Services
Business
Contractors/Construction
Education
Health
Legal
Library
Lodging
Plumbing/Heating/AC
Real Estate
Recreation
Recycling
Retail/Shopping
Utilities
Animal Services
Animal Clinic of Alsip - Dr. Thomas A. McDavitt, DVM
Byron Lauderdale
12035 S. Pulaski Ave.
Alsip, IL
60803
708-385-6930
[email protected]
www.animalclinicofalsip.com/
Business
Advantage Business Systems, Inc.
Carol McGill
12644 S. Holiday Drive
Alsip, IL
60803
708-371-5404
Fax: 708-371-5408
[email protected]
www.chicagolandcopiersales.com
Contractors/Construction
The Lombard Company
John Lombard
4245 W. 123rd St.
Alsip, IL
60803
708-297-2133
Fax: 708-389-2126
[email protected]
www.lombardcompany.com
Education
Aksip School District 126
Cathy Forrest
11900 S. Kostner
Alsip, IL
60803
708-389-1900
Fax: 708-396-3793
Health
MetroSouth Health Center at Alsip
Karen Anderson
12246 S. Pulaski Ave.
Alsip, IL
60803
708-597-2000
Fax: 708-489-7938
[email protected]
www.metrosouthmedicalcenter.com/
Health
MetroSouth Heartburn Clinic Blue Island
Sandra Wilks
12935 S. Gregory
Blue Island, IL
60406
708-597-2000
Legal
Sandrick Law Firm LLC
Tracy
1581 Huntington Dr.
Calumet City, IL
60409
708-730-2497
Fax: 312-867-1616
[email protected]
www.sandricklaw.com
Library
Alsip Merrionette Park Public Library District
Ruthann Swanson
11960 S. Pulaski
Alsip, IL
60803
708-371-5666
[email protected]
www.alsiplibrary.info
Lodging
Double Eight Hospitality Group, LLC
Kelly Sujka
5000 W. 127th St.
Alsip, IL
60803
708-371-7300
Fax: 708-597-8886
[email protected]
www.alsipdoubletree.com
Plumbing/Heating/AC
Birk Plumbing Inc.
Maureen
5717 W. 120th St.
Alsip, IL
60803
708-597-9663
Fax: 708-597-9763
[email protected]
www.birkplumbinginc.com
Plumbing/Heating/AC
C.J. Erickson Plumbing Co.
Matt Erickson
4141 W. 124th St.
Alsip, IL
60803
708-371-4900
Fax: 708-224-4468
[email protected]
www.cjerickson.com
Plumbing/Heating/AC
Cool Rite Radiator Service
Rafael Diaz
11701 S. Pulaski Ave.
Alsip, IL
60803
708-597-2818
Fax: 708-597-1918
Real Estate
R.J. Zeiler Sons Real Estate - Orchard Estates Apartments
Susan Waddell
4600 W. 122nd Street
Alsip, IL
60803
708-597-3333
Fax: 709-597-3045
Recreation
Fountain Hills Golf Club
Rich Gottardo
12601 S. Kedzie Ave.
Alsip, IL
60803
708-388-4653
Fax: 708-388-3435
[email protected]
www.fountainhillsgc.com
Recycling
Quincy Recycle
John Danker
12313 S. Lombard Lane
Alsip, IL
60803
708-388-2367
Fax: 708-388-2376
[email protected]
www.quincyrecycle.com
Retail/Shopping
Harry Miller Appliances
Matt Miller
3900 W. 127th St.
Alsip, IL
60803
708-371-9595
Fax: 708-371-8777
[email protected]
www.harrymillerappliances.com
Retail/Shopping
Swap-O-Rama Flea Market
Jim Pierski
4600 W. Lake St.
Melrose Park, IL
60160
708-344-7300
Fax: 708-344-7374
www.swap-o-rama.com
Retail/Shopping
Sub Zero Refrigeration
Gina Ames
3662 West 147th St.
Midlothian, IL
60445
708-385-2418
Fax: 708-385-6713
[email protected]
www.sub-zero-refrigeration.com
Utilities
D.M. Dykstra & Co. - A Nicor Services Company
Laxmi Anand
13450 S. Cicero Ave.
Crestwood, IL
60445
708-371-3220
Fax: 708-371-6018
[email protected]
www.nicor.com/en_us/nicor_services/dmdykstra/default.htm
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