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Summit, Illinois
Summit, Illinois
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NameSummit, Illinois
Settlement typeVillage

Summit, Illinois is a village located in Cook County, Illinois, approximately 10 miles southwest of Chicago. The village is situated near the Illinois and Michigan Canal and the Des Plaines River, and is bordered by the villages of Lyons, Illinois, Stickney, Illinois, and Forest View, Illinois. Summit is also close to the Argonne National Laboratory and the Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve. The village is home to the Summit Park District and the Summit Public Library District.

Geography

The village of Summit is located at an elevation of approximately 620 feet above sea level, and is situated in the Midwest region of the United States. The village is near the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal and the Des Plaines River Valley, and is bordered by the villages of Riverside, Illinois, Brookfield, Illinois, and La Grange, Illinois. The Palos Forest Preserve and the Sagawau Environmental Learning Center are also nearby. The village is close to the Indiana Dunes National Park and the Lake Michigan shoreline. The Illinois River and the Fox River are also within driving distance of the village.

History

The village of Summit was incorporated in 1890, and was named after the fact that it was the highest point on the Illinois and Michigan Canal. The village was home to the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad and the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, and was an important stop for Abraham Lincoln during his presidential campaign. The village is also near the Pullman National Monument and the A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum. The Chicago World's Columbian Exposition was held in nearby Jackson Park, Chicago, and the village was a popular destination for visitors to the exposition. The village is also close to the Robie House and the University of Chicago.

Demographics

As of the 2010 United States Census, the village of Summit had a population of approximately 11,000 people, with a mix of White Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans, and Hispanic and Latino Americans. The village is home to a diverse range of Catholic and Protestant churches, including the St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Summit Presbyterian Church. The village is also near the Mosque Foundation of Chicago and the Islamic Society of North America. The village has a mix of single-family homes and apartment buildings, and is home to the Summit Housing Authority. The village is close to the University of Illinois at Chicago and the Rush University Medical Center.

Economy

The village of Summit has a diverse economy, with a mix of manufacturing, retail, and service industries. The village is home to the Summit Industrial Park and the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, and is near the O'Hare International Airport and the Midway International Airport. The village is also close to the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. The village has a strong small business community, with a mix of restaurants, shops, and services. The village is home to the Summit Chamber of Commerce and the Illinois Chamber of Commerce. The village is near the Willis Tower and the John Hancock Center.

Transportation

The village of Summit is located near several major transportation routes, including Interstate 55 and Interstate 294. The village is also near the Chicago 'L' and the Metra commuter rail system, with stations at Summit and La Grange Road. The village is close to the O'Hare International Airport and the Midway International Airport, and is also near the Gary/Chicago International Airport and the DuPage Airport. The village is home to the Summit Public Works Department and the Illinois Department of Transportation. The village is near the Indiana Toll Road and the Chicago Skyway.

Education

The village of Summit is served by Summit School District 104 and Argo Community High School District 217, and is home to several public schools, including Summit Elementary School and Argo Community High School. The village is also near several private schools, including St. Joseph Catholic School and Summit Christian School. The village is close to the University of Illinois at Chicago, Rush University Medical Center, and Moraine Valley Community College. The village is also near the Chicago Public Library and the Illinois State Library. The village is home to the Summit Park District and the Summit Public Library District. The village is near the Field Museum of Natural History and the Art Institute of Chicago. Category:Villages in Illinois