South Side Chicago, IL
Music connected to South Side Chicago
About South Side Chicago
- • Michelle Obama, former First Lady, grew up on Chicago's South Side.
- • House music originated in the South Side's underground clubs in the 1980s.
- • The Union Stock Yards, established in 1865, boosted the South Side's growth.
- • The South Side is home to the oldest continuously operating blues club, Rosa's Lounge.
- • The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 spurred rapid rebuilding and architectural innovation.
- • Its name comes from its location south of the Chicago River; annexed throughout the 1800s.
- • Home to about 800,000 residents, it's bigger than many major U.S. cities.
- • Its elevation averages 597 feet, offering relatively flat terrain near Lake Michigan.
- • Healthcare, education, and manufacturing are key sectors in the South Side economy.
- • A resilient spirit permeates the South Side, with a strong sense of community pride.
- • The Chicago White Sox play on the South Side, winning the World Series in 2005.
- • The 1919 Black Sox Scandal involved White Sox players throwing the World Series.