About Chicago Heights

Chicago Heights' downtown area has been completely refurbished with new paving, new lighting, a regional PACE transfer station and fresh, attractive landscaping. We've eliminated some older structures and now area businesses are building new facilities in this commercial neighborhood. Even more improvements and development plans are yet underway.

Joining your business in this renaissance are St. James Hospital, a major provider of healthcare services in the Chicago Southland, First National Bank, a presence in Chicago Heights for decades, Hayman Hawkins Clothier, Perry Commercial Real Estate, St. Agnes School, also expanding to meet the needs of a growing enrollment, Monica's Coffee, Family Health Services, Community Health Medical and CVS Pharmacy.

When you bring your business to Chicago Heights, you'll also enjoy our advantageous geographical location. Chicago Heights has always been attractive to a large variety of businesses. The city is approximately three miles south of Interstates 294 and 80, and three miles west of Interstate 394. The Port of Chicago is conveniently located nearby. Several railroads traverse Chicago Heights, which has been designated an Illinois Enterprise Zone. Our businesses, residents, and visitors enjoy the convenience of well-established two-way roads.

A Great Place for Your Business

Whether you're looking for retail customers or employees, you'll find the south suburbs teeming with possibilities. And Chicago Heights' resurging downtown is at the heart of those possibilities. Easily accessible via private or public transportation, our downtown boasts reasonable land prices, growing consumer traffic and some of the finest businesses in the area.