60623Chicago, IL

Zip 60623 represents the East North Central division in the urban Chicago. Located geographically on the map at 42 degrees latitude and -88 degrees longitude and is center of Cook County. The perimeter of this Zip is defined W Roosevelt Road to the North, S California Avenue to the East, Kilbourn Avenue to the West and The Stevenson Expressway to the South.

This Zip is adjoined 60624 60804 60608 60612 60632 60644 and is part of the West side community, which includes Lawndale and Little Village neighborhood.

In the heart of Lawndale neighborhood lays Franklin Park and Altgeld Park both these parks have a Movies in the Park program on summer nights.

In this Zip you will find a strong Hispanic heritage and culture. Sizzle your taste buds with the authentic Mexican restaurants and dance to the tune by mariachi bands on the Mexican Independence Day Parade that comes through each year.

Another Famous park in this Zip is the Douglas Park Formal Gardens. This park has been delicately landscaped with a Prairie-style pavilion, a grand archway, Flower Hall, to the entrance. At the east end, a naturalistic lily pool is bordered by a semi-circular row of unique concrete benches.

One of Chicago's key tourist spots the Shedd Aquarium in Grant Park was contributed by John G. Shedd. You will find in this Zip at Millard Avenue stands the former home of John G. Shedd. Today it is an unmarked private residence.

The Manuel Perez, Jr. Memorial Plaza (see inset) is another notable location of this Zip.

Enjoy the Mexican food at Mi Tierra Restaurant Mexicano with Live music and the mariachi band. For your private events, a Marysela can be arranged.

Experience Zip 60623 with its other better know restaurants
Nuevo Leon Restaurant Y Taqueria
Lalo's Restaurant
El Molino Restaurant
Jalaisco Restaurant
Atotonilco Restaurant