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The village of Westchester enjoys a rich and diverse historic and cultural heritage. Its regional village centers, with thriving local businesses, offer residents a unique shopping experience without having to travel outside city limits. However, if big city lights are what one craves then the Windy City in all its splendor is less than a fifteen minute drive to the north. Westchester’s ideal location offers easy access to many amazing recreational activities such as a boat tour along the channels of the Chicago River, or an elevator ride to the top of the Sears Tower. Residents can also root and cheer in person for a variety of professional sports teams in some of sports most recognized stadiums. The Cubs and White Sox battle for baseball bragging rights each and every year while the football Bears are the pride of the city during Fall and Winter months. For basketball and hockey fans, the Bulls and Flames play their home games less than 30 minutes away from downtown Westchester. All of these stadiums and arenas are strategically located to enhance the neighborhoods in which they reside and stimulate local retail businesses.

If one feels at home on the water, then spending the afternoon on Lake Michigan is an exhilarating experience. For those who prefer to keep their feet dry, a visit to one of many museums to learn about local history or to an art gallery to view famous paintings, ceramics, and silver created by artists with Illinois roots is a pleasurable substitute. No matter how people decide to spend their day, sooner or later they are bound to dine in one of several famous restaurants eating some of the finest seafood and cuts of beef the world has to offer.

Residents of Westchester are introduced, first hand, to a tremendous portion of our nation’s history, lending to an educational growth for people of all ages. This awakening has a profound impact on the city’s school system and on the students it serves to educate. Providing quality instruction in a safe, clean learning environment is a priority to local lawmakers. Efforts to constantly improve their educational system is evident not only in public schools, but in the many independent and private institutions situated throughout all of Cook County. Additionally, continuing education beyond high school is made easy for Westchester residents who have access to more than fifty colleges and universities in nearby communities and large cities.

With its unique culture, historical significance, and community pride, the village of Westchester makes for an attractive, affordable place to live. So, whether your pursuit is work, retirement, or play, Westchester and its family-oriented communities are ready to satisfy your needs and desires.