Clearing is the 64th of the 77 Chicago community districts. The Midway International Airport on the Southwest side of Chicago has a community partition straight across it. Clearing, a recognized Chicago municipality, is situated on the southern half of the airport. The neighborhood is part of Cook County and occupies a total land area of 2.6 square miles (6.63 km2).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Clearing neighborhood gets its name from its historical association with the city’s transportation services, like airplanes and railway (railroad lines also went through it) “cleared” the area’s agriculture commodities. Of course, there’s no longer farmland down here, and it hasn’t been in a long time, so now, Clearing is home to many commuters and families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Being a former agricultural area, it is obvious that Clearing is home to some beautiful parkland. Minuteman Park, Clearing Hale Park, Lawler (Michael) Park and the famous Nottingham Park are some of the sites the residents of Clearing have access to. These parks provide opportunities for calm recreation. Park visitors can unwind in an open green environment while admiring nature’s magnificence. Moreover, people may find water fountains and seating in many of these parks. Lawler Park has a brick recreation center, sandboxes, other playground equipment and organized Little League softball to amuse the residents. Likewise, Clearing residents may find an outdoor swimming pool, field house, ball fields, and playground equipment at Hale Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Moreover, Clearing boasts a significant chunk of offices, restaurants<\/a>, and shopping establishments because of its proximity to Midway. Moreover, there are numerous bars and parks in Clearing. If you’re hungry, there are two locations to look in Clearing. The first is 63rd Street, which runs through the area horizontally. The second best place to eat is on the east side of the community called Cicero Avenue. These serve a wide range of cuisines; Mexican, deli sandwiches, brunch, burgers, hot dogs and pizzas are locals’ favorite options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another feature that adds to the attractions of living in Clearing is its convenience to the Downtown Loop. Clearing is only 13.8 miles (22.2 kilometers) away from the downtown Chicago loop; it takes around forty-five minutes to travel to and from Clearing and the Loop<\/a> by subway. The CTA Orange Line’s arrival has made the area even more accessible, and many cops and firefighters opt to live in Clearing because of its proximity to downtown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Table of Contents<\/p>\n
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