Oak Park, Illinois, is a beautiful community located just outside of Chicago. It has its own identity and character. You may not know that the town was initially promised to be an African-American utopia by white business people who wanted to keep them segregated from other parts of the city. This blog post will explore this fascinating history and what it’s like living in Oak Park today! Chicago, IL information can be seen at this link.

Oak Park is a village adjacent to Chicago’s west side. It was founded in the late 19th century and had an urban-suburban atmosphere. One of Oak Park’s most fantastic attractions rests on its location over some of the most valuable lands in America: The Harlem Avenue/Austin Boulevard intersection, where many stores specialize in African American culture, including retail clothing outlets (souliers), literature (bookstores) and music (CDs). This district has been dubbed “The Promised Land.” In addition to this cultural hub, residents can enjoy other perks such as a community center with two pools, baseball diamonds, and basketball courts – all located within five minutes from downtown Oak Park! Also, the world-famous Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio are in Oak Park. Oak Park, Illinois, is a village adjacent to Chicago’s west side. It was founded in the late 19th century and had an urban-suburban atmosphere. One of Oak Park’s most fantastic attractions rests on its location over some of the most valuable lands in America. This district has been dubbed “The Promised Land.” Information about Park Ridge, Illinois: The Jewel of the Cities can be found here.