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Mission Statement From the President The Hazel Crest Chamber of Commerce partners with local and regional Chambers to protect and enhance a healthy business environment for the benefit of our members and the community we serve. Recent achievements include a cooperative effort to retain, attract and create business along the 183rd Street corridor, from Halsted Street to 80th Avenue. Representatives from the towns, cities and chambers of commerce along the corridor have been working diligently to increase and promote the economic development of the corridor. The Chamber hosted a Fall Business Expo for the Hazel Crest business community. A partnership has been developed with local school districts to adjust current curricula to better prepare our business leaders of the future. Chamber businesses were well-represented during a Regional Chambers Summit which resulted in the identification of key local and regional business-related issues including the need for property tax reform. These are efforts that affect our businesses and community. Please continue to support your Hazel Crest Chamber of Commerce.
More than 14,000 residents are proud to live in this diverse suburb of Chicago. A variety of housing choices exist, each offering its own architectural and cultural charm. Although primarily residential, the community provides many opportunities for businesses.
The Bank of Homewood and Financial Federal Trust and Savings is also located in Hazel Crest. The village also boast a nimber of restaurants offering a variety of cuisines.
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Hazel
Crest is a charming community originally settled in the 1870s, named
after the area's abundant hazelnut bushes. The village developed around
the Illinois Central Railroad; the first 80 acres were platted in 1890.
Hazel Crest actually de-annexed itself from the neighboring community
of Homewood to become incorporated in 1912. The village government is
classified as Trustee-Manager, with trustees, the village president
and village clerk serving as elected officials. The village manager
is appointed to administer the daily operations of the village.
Hazel
Crest is situated 25 miles south of Chicago, within easy access of interstate
highways I-294, I-80, I-57, and I-394. By car, downtown Chicago, Midway
and O'Hare airports are 30, 40, and 50 minutes away respectively. Two
METRA stations provide convenient, rapid transportation to downtown
Chicago within 33 minutes via express trains; and 48 minutes for regular
service. Commuter parking and feeder bus service are both readily available.
Limousine and bus service are available locally and at both airports.
Hazel
Crest is an attractive choice for large and small businesses alike.
It is home to Mi-Jack Products, Inc., manufacturer of construction equipment
such as industrial cranes often seen on interstate construction sites.
The 
Palmer
Lake Business Park houses several companies including construction management
company Graycor, Inc.; Southwest Community Services, a job training
facility; Ruklic Screw, wholesale distributers; and is the corporate
headquarters for general contractor Gierczyk Investment & Realty. Hazelcrest
is the headquarters for Shop-n-Save, a Chicagoland grocery chain.
The
village has a broad range of housing choices all in high quality, attractive
areas—from moderate to upscale, from new subdivisions with larger
single-family homes and townhouses, to bungalows and ranches in established
neighborhoods. Housing prices range from $65,000 to $350,000. Residents'
pride in their community is demonstrated by the active homeowners associations.
Also,
Waterford Estates, a luxury rental retirement community in Hazel Crest,
features independent living for those who want or need a little extra
help. Waterford Estates offers daily meals, weekly housekeeping, transportation,
24-hour security, beauty/barber shop, indoor pool, activities, and much
more.