Justice sits about 30 miles outside of Chicago, although some residents do not consider that a far distance. “It’s a small town, but we are close to Chicago,” says Kelly Rosales, Realtor with Berkshire-Hathaway Home Services and President of the Justice Lions Club, which supports the community through volunteer work and participating in events such as the annual Trunk-or-Treat. To get to the city, residents only need to hop on the Orange Line. That said, there is much to do in Justice. The parks department manages four parks, including Gottwald Memorial Park, and runs year-round programs. Locals looking to be immersed in nature can explore the nearby Cooks County Reserves. Families do most of their shopping at Quarry Shopping Mall, and children start their education at Indian Springs School District 109, which receives a B-plus from Niche.
Enjoy the nature trails at the Cranberry Slough Nature Preserve near Justice.
Families in Justice can do most of their shopping at Quarry Shopping Mall.
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Homes, townhouses and condos in Justice
The streets of Justice are lined with decorated lawns that stretch to the pavement, many adorned with trees, bushes or gardens. “We’ve got starter homes and new construction,” Rosales says. This makes for various architectural styles, from mid-20th century ranch styles and Tudor Revivals to split-level houses and brick new traditional homes with arched entryways and oversized windows. Prices for a three-bedroom tend to fall between $250,000 and $325,000. Several condominiums and townhouses are also available in the village, many with two bedrooms. The condominiums can cost from $175,000 to $225,000, while townhouses can go for between $250,000 and $300,000.
Residents of Justice can enjoy large lots and recessed driveways.
Modern Town Homes with shared driveways create a sense of community in Justice.
You can find Tudor Revivals throughout the neighborhood of Justice.
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Two school districts serve Justice
Justice students start at Indian Springs School District, completing kindergarten through sixth grade at Brodnicki Elementary School and seventh and eighth grade at Wilkins Jr. High School. Both schools receive a B from Niche. Because Indian Springs School District does not offer a secondary school, students can attend Argo Community High School, the only school in its district of the same name. Argo Community High, which earns an A-minus, offers three sequences of learning in their art department: a two-dimensional, three-dimensional and photography sequence. The school also offers more than 40 clubs, including the Maroon, the student-run newspaper, and a Chess Team that qualified for the state competition.
Frank A Brodnicki Elementary is highly regarded as students have access to a variety of programs.
In the heart of Justice is George T Wilkins JR high School which is ranked in the top 1000 elementary schools in Illinois.
Argo Community High School is a public four-year high school located in Summit.
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Pace bus connects with Orange Line
Interstate 294 borders the village and carries drivers into the rest of Illinois. Residents also rely on public transportation. Pace offers a bus route along West 79th Street that stops at the Chicago Midway International Airport, about 7 miles away, providing direct flights to 74 U.S. destinations and 11 international ones. The airport also houses the Midway Station, which allows people to access the Chicago Transit Authority Orange Line to get to the city.
A passenger ready to board a bus in the quiet neighborhood of Justice, IL.
The Midway Orange line transit hub is 7 miles away from Justice.
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Most essentials nearby at Quarry Shopping Mall
Szarotka serves Polish food to Justice residents. Besides being a popular dinner spot, the restaurant offers banquet services and private reservations for events such as rehearsal dinners and baby showers. Davern’s Tavern, one of the few bars in the area, often features live music and bags, or cornhole, tournaments. For groceries, locals can find fresh meat and produce at Justice Fresh Market. At Quarry Shopping Mall, about 5 miles outside the village, shoppers can visit Target, Walmart, Home Depot and Sam’s Club.
You can find an abundance of fresh produce at Justice Fresh Market.
Meet up with friends for a fun evening at Davern's Tavern and Lounge.
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Justice Park Department manages grounds and hosts programs
Residents of Justice can utilize the village's several parks. At Gottwald Memorial, kids can swing and explore the playground before running around the grassy fields, while people can play a game of basketball at Veteran’s Park. “Our park district is something to look into,” Rosales says. Besides managing the parks, they host programs ranging from Senior Club Game Day to the Justice Park Department Soccer programs. Justice is also about 5 miles away from the Cranberry Slough Nature Preserve, which is part of the larger Forest Reserves of Cook County. “If you’re someone who loves nature, you can go camping, fishing and biking,” Rosales says.
Gottwald Memorial Park is one of Justice's many local in the neighborhood type parks.
Practice your soccer skills at Commisioners Park Community Center in Justice.
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Justice Annual Car Show draws in a crowd
While the village hosts several events throughout the year, the Annual Car Show is the most popular. “It brings out a lot of people,” Rosales says. Attendees can enjoy live music while exploring the vehicles on display. The proceeds go toward Holiday Gift Baskets, which the village gives to families who may be unable to afford presents. Other events include Trunk-or-Treat and Winter Wonderland.
The 294 Project is making travel easier
The Central Tri-State Tollway Project, which locals call the 294 Project, is widening the interstate and revitalizing old infrastructure to reduce congestion. “It’s opening up the area,” Rosales says. While construction is ongoing, with the expected completion being 2026, she noticed that there has already been some improvement in traffic in the village.
Interstate 55 Connects you downtown Chicago from Justice.
The Central Tri-State Tollway Project has an expected completion date of 2026.
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