Auburn Gresham

This South Side community of bungalows, two- and three-flats and apartment buildings has been improving rapidly in recent years. The Chicago Park District’s new Hawthorne Family Entertainment Center at 76th Street and Racine Avenue has become a major gathering place, with its bowling alleys, roller skating rink, arcade and restaurant. New senior housing, retail stores, branch banks, a multi-screen movie theater and a new police station have added to the quality of life in recent years.