Living in Markham
Spacious, serene, affordable housing, privacy, abundant wildlife, and acres of virgin prairie land are just a few excellent reasons to live in Markham. The Prairie Capital of the Prairie State
Six school districts in the immediate area provide elementary schools. Three districts provide secondary and higher education facilities. There is a multitude of small and large colleges within a 25-mile radius of Markham, including South Suburban College (Thornton Township).
Interstate highways: I-57, I-80, Illinois Tristate I-294 and additional
highways U.S. 6 and U.S. 54 make Markham a natural hub to transportation,
to all points in the nation.
Two large medical hospitals, South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest and
Ingalls Hospital in Harvey are within a 3 to 5 minute driving time of
Markham.
Churches of most denominations serve Markham residents.
The Bradford/Anderson/Oglesby Public Library offers various programs
for children. www.markhamlibrary.org
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