Westchester
Westchester, a cozy suburb just southwest of Chicago, features lovely homes with tidy lawns and offers a number of options for buyers interested in a townhome. The village's six parks, one with a recently renovated outdoor pool, provide endless outdoor fun for residents. On the west and south sides, golf courses and Cook County Forest Preserve border the village. Westchester is convenient to the East-West Tollway (I-88), the Eisenhower Expressway (I-290) and the Tri-State Tollway (I-294), giving Westchester residents immediate motor access to the entire Chicagoland area.

High school students attend District 209, and grade school students attend District 92.

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LaGrange Park
Known the city of roses and as LaGrange's sister community, LaGrange Park is a well-kept gem offering just as many comforts as its next-door neighbor. Originally settled by farmers in 1892, LaGrange Park didn't experience noticeable growth until after World War II, and the styles of homes represent many periods of residential development. The historic area along Ogden Avenue boasts lovely older homes, while there are plenty of beautiful newer homes nearby.

LaGrange Park's contemporary library is one of the newest in the area - a big plus for avid readers and families with children. In Memorial Park near the library, LaGrange Park residents enjoy summertime outdoor concerts perched on a grassy hill. Other community events include annual Easter egg hunts, farmers' markets, the Rose Show, and the 5K Run for the Roses held each May.

The Village Market, one of the first strip-shopping malls in the Chicagoland area, offers a variety of interesting retail stores, and the town is dotted with antique stores. Residents also have immediate access to nearby LaGrange's charming downtown, as well as its two Burlington Northern train stations, which are within walking distance. Other modes of transportation are easily accessible to LaGrange Park residents. By car, the Stevenson (I-55) and Eisenhower (I-290) expressways, as well as the Tri-State Tollway (I-294) are close. Also, Pace bus service is available, and O'Hare and Midway airports are less than a 30-minute drive away.

The village's six parks offer year-round programming, and the Salt Creek Forest Preserve has picnic areas and paved biking and walking paths that lead to Brookfield Zoo. Serious bikers can ride the full path from Western Springs to the Zoo entrance.

Children in LaGrange Park attend grade school Districts 95 and 102, and high school students attend Districts 204 and 208.

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