Yes, Chicago Has An East Side: Here's Why You Need to Visit

When you ask about East Side, many Chicagoans will look at you quizzically and say, “What, like Lake Michigan?” But it’s so much more than that. Once a bustling industrial corridor, East Side and surrounding communities near the Indiana border have become a hub for environmental restoration and the city’s Mexican community. Maya Rodriguez’s family has been in the area for at least three generations. She and host Jacoby Cochran meet at Big Marsh Park to talk about things to eat, see, and do around the Southeast Side. Maya’s recs: Big Marsh Park (Check out Winter Fest on Saturday) Rowan Park Indian Ridge Marsh Edgars Grove/Wolf Lake Calumet Beach Southeast Chicago Historical Society SkyART Tacos El Rey La Cienega Chi Burgerbabi Gina’s Chicken Hienie’s Shrimp House Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter. Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at 773 780-0246