Making it work
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2/2/2008
There are many suburbs outside of Chicago. This is the one you mention and everyone is like, where is that? The notion would bring one to think the town is located somewhere far out. I find it to be a well kept little secret. There is nothing to this town but, affordable homes and that's just fine being near a city like Chicago. Burnham is right on the southeastern boarder of Chicago. It's close to major highways, you can get downtown in 15 to 20 min. You can find any and everything you want in Chicago, PERIOD.
Aside from Chicago, Burnham is only a minute or two from Hammond, IN which has cheaper gas, less sales tax or even no tax on items that Chicago/Cook County/the State of Illinois would tack on a tax to. Casino's are also in nearby East Chicago and Portage Indiana. River Oaks shopping center is a straight shot south about 2 miles.
There is little to no economic base in Burnham. There is little to no choice for schools. The town shares or borrows a lot of it resources from Chicago and other nearby towns.
This is a diverse town of nice modest homes. If you're not all wrapped up in the status quo, it is a great place to live. All of your basic needs are nearby. It's not a rich town, but it works.
Moni | Chicago, IL