South Side Chicago, IL

About South Side Chicago

• • Michelle Obama, former First Lady, grew up on Chicago's South Side.
• • House music originated in the South Side's underground clubs in the 1980s.
• • The Union Stock Yards, established in 1865, boosted the South Side's growth.
• • The South Side is home to the oldest continuously operating blues club, Rosa's Lounge.
• • The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 spurred rapid rebuilding and architectural innovation.
• • Its name comes from its location south of the Chicago River; annexed throughout the 1800s.
• • Home to about 800,000 residents, it's bigger than many major U.S. cities.
• • Its elevation averages 597 feet, offering relatively flat terrain near Lake Michigan.
• • Healthcare, education, and manufacturing are key sectors in the South Side economy.
• • A resilient spirit permeates the South Side, with a strong sense of community pride.
• • The Chicago White Sox play on the South Side, winning the World Series in 2005.
• • The 1919 Black Sox Scandal involved White Sox players throwing the World Series.

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