Hazel Crest, IL

Hazel Crest is a south suburban Chicago community of about 14,000 people, located 25 miles from downtown via Interstate 57. The city sits at a key junction where I-57 meets local routes like 159th Street and Kedzie Avenue, connecting travelers to neighboring suburbs and providing easy access to I-80 for east-west travel. Roesner Park features a rare prairie restoration project showcasing the native grasslands that once dominated the Illinois landscape.