Culture, Dining and Shopping
Widen your artistic insights in Chicago Heights through Union Street Gallery, which serves as a significant resource for expressive appreciation in the Chicago Southland.
Originally founded in 1995, Union Street Gallery has expanded into a new space at 1527 Otto Boulevard in Chicago Heights.
The facility houses ample studio space and a diverse array of works from emerging and established professional artists in the area. In line with its mission to stimulate and support emerging and established artists, Union Street Gallery offers events year-round, juried exhibits and workshops and also offers learning opportunities for area educational institutions — from school-aged children through college-level students.
Food connoisseurs can choose from more than 100 restaurants in Chicago Heights to silence every craving.
Casual, sit-down restaurants give families and friends space to enjoy good food and company, while local favorites like Liang’s (a favorite for Chinese food and exotic tropical drinks) lure in regulars and visitors alike for libations and tasty cuisine.
Other food choices include homemade specialties, fine Italian dining, hearty burgers and steaks and classic quick service fare at a number of popular national food chains.
What You Need
Residents of Chicago Heights have a number of shopping centers to satisfy their home and business needs. Lincoln Highway (on the western corridor) offers a variety of retailers from grocery and drug stores (such as Walgreens, Ultra Foods and ALDI) to office suppliers and clothing shops.
The city has experienced major undertakings in rejuvenating its downtown corridor, and while there is more to come, downtown Chicago Heights is quickly blossoming into a prime commercial neighborhood. Olympia Plaza, situated along Joe Orr Road, is a significant community shopping center teeming with stores and a number of charming specialty shops.
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