Homewood vs. Flossmoor (updated information)

[Abrazame]

The racism on these forums are appalling. there are many, many communities where the crime rate is low and the majority of the people are black or hispanic. You people must be very sheltered.

[Avengerfire]

Oh god not again.

[Chicagoland60426]

Originally Posted by SlickPoetry

Chicago Heights is NOT majority black. Last estimates say it is 41% whites, 40% blacks, and 29% hispanic or other. I expect that in the 2010 census it will be almost equally-split among the three, at 33% each. Hispanic are booming in the heights.

I believe the only suburbs that are really majority black in the south burbs are Ford Heights, Robbins, and Harvey. Others, like Olympia Fields and Park Forest, are about 50-50 with blacks and whites. Some, like tinley and orland, are 75--90% white.

Chicago Heights truly reflect the city of Chicago itself in diversity minus Asians. Its almost split between blacks/white/latinos.

[adeltagirl]

Originally Posted by chicago_60611

My wife and I are looking to buy a home in the area, and had some very specific questions: Which village is better? Which has the better schools, what’s the best preschool, Montessori or other? (Looking for a well defined ethnic mix) Which village offers the most diversity, what are the ethnic makeups? What are the different neighborhoods for these villages, what’s the difference in them (distinctive characteristics), in addition are there any we should avoid (sections/boundaries/cross streets), which ones should we be looking at? Which areas in each of these villages are more prone to flooding? What types of activities are offered (dance, gymnastics, or other), and how diverse are they? Which village has the overall better reputation and value for the money? Have there been any major/minor crimes within the last 6 months, and if so what were they? (I'm sure overall crime is less than Chicago), but all places have crime, what type of crimes happen in these two villages? Lastly, does anyone have any negatives or bad experinces--again I'm looking for recent incidents like last 6 months to a year. Thanks.

You were asking for specific examples:
While sitting at the light at 183rd and Halsted about 6 months ago I witnessed a young man get shot close range in the abdomen. I thought it was a prank because the young man that shot him was so close to him I thought they were together until the offender gets in his car and drives off. And the fact that it was broad daylight 3pm outside in front of everyone driving, walking, etc. It really had me stunned because the entire scenario could have easily turned into a gang shootout as I'm sitting at the light with my 2 daughters in the backseat. I would have never believed that this would happen in Homewood.

I have lived here almost 3 years now and I will say I have seen some drastic negative changes. Lots of hanging out on the corners, at the gas stations, playing ball in the street. What happened to going in your backyard??? and why in heavens name do you think you have just cause to monopolize a street so that you can play basketball. In the last 2 years I see more trash on the street and in the park, more loud obnoxious music that you can hear 2 blocks down the street.

You might want to consider Frankfort (it's pretty diverse) but a bit more expensive. Their taxes are monstrous!!!!
People think Homewood taxes are high?? Frankfort's are 2-3 times higher.

Another example: 3 young men talked on the corner of where my house is and ate candy meanwhile they dropped every single wrapper on the ground with no regard. As I left my driveway I stopped to ask them to pick it up and we talked about respecting the neighborhood. They agreed and picked up the trash.. But why would u do that??

[adeltagirl]

Congratulations on your move to Homewood!!!!!!!!!

[deechee]

Originally Posted by adeltagirl

You were asking for specific examples:
While sitting at the light at 183rd and Halsted about 6 months ago I witnessed a young man get shot close range in the abdomen. I thought it was a prank because the young man that shot him was so close to him I thought they were together until the offender gets in his car and drives off. And the fact that it was broad daylight 3pm outside in front of everyone driving, walking, etc. It really had me stunned because the entire scenario could have easily turned into a gang shootout as I'm sitting at the light with my 2 daughters in the backseat. I would have never believed that this would happen in Homewood.

I have lived here almost 3 years now and I will say I have seen some drastic negative changes. Lots of hanging out on the corners, at the gas stations, playing ball in the street. What happened to going in your backyard??? and why in heavens name do you think you have just cause to monopolize a street so that you can play basketball. In the last 2 years I see more trash on the street and in the park, more loud obnoxious music that you can hear 2 blocks down the street.

You might want to consider Frankfort (it's pretty diverse) but a bit more expensive. Their taxes are monstrous!!!!
People think Homewood taxes are high?? Frankfort's are 2-3 times higher.

Another example: 3 young men talked on the corner of where my house is and ate candy meanwhile they dropped every single wrapper on the ground with no regard. As I left my driveway I stopped to ask them to pick it up and we talked about respecting the neighborhood. They agreed and picked up the trash.. But why would u do that??

What's funny is that you know that you can talk to them to get the trash up, and the problem is solved. What you just complained about is trivial.

The shooting: hard for me to believe because I did not see it on the news, in the newspaper, etc. Any links to info on this?

[Careless]

Originally Posted by Lookout Kid

New Trier is overrated. If you compare the test scores demographically--i.e. compare the scores of white or Asian upper and upper-middle class kids at New Trier to the same group at other suburban districts--it's really not deserving of all of its praise. Average test scores at a school have very little to do with how YOUR kid will perform there. What matters is their family background and the friends they associate with.

Now, of course New Trier offers advantages over a place like Proviso East. But the advantages of New Trier aren't as apparent when comparing to a good suburban high school like Naperville North or Riverside Brookfield.

Well, ultimately, that's what choosing between junior high through undergraduate college schools is about. Child quality is far more important than educational philosophy or spending in almost every situation

[adeltagirl]

Originally Posted by deechee

What's funny is that you know that you can talk to them to get the trash up, and the problem is solved. What you just complained about is trivial.

The shooting: hard for me to believe because I did not see it on the news, in the newspaper, etc. Any links to info on this?

Just because something doesn't hit the news you think it didn't happen. Get a clue. Every crime doesn't get tv coverage. If you research about 6 months ago in the suburban newspaper you will find it and YES my friend I sat in my car on 183rd Halsted and witnessed a shooting.
For the record I am an african american woman, married with 2 kids and I don't find it useful or beneficial to make up stories.
The original poster asked for examples, whether trivial to you or not. It matters to me that the streets are littered with food and candy wrappers. I remember when you drove down 187th and it was quiet AND clean. Do you actually live in Homewood??? Have you driven the neighborhood??? Yes, Homewood is nice, compared to............ It is NOT what it used to be.

[adeltagirl]

The article was posted May 6, 2009. It reads that a Homewood man was shot in a Glenwood eatery (even though) the restaurant is actually in Homewood. The location was at the gyros restaurant on the corner of 183rd and Halsted. Some say Glenwood, some say Homewood.