About East Hazel Crest
East Hazel Crest is located in Chicago's South Suburbs, approximately 20
miles south of downtown Chicago. The Village is one of the smallest communities
in the Chicago area. The park located at 172nd & Hawthorne features a small playground geared toward smaller children.
The Village is served by School District 152 1/2. The High School is Thornwood High School in South Holland. The Village is also located in the South Suburban Community College District.
Library services are provided by the East Hazel Crest Library Board with contractual services provided by the Homewood Public Library
Medical Alert Program
Our 911 system allows Telecommunications Officers (TCO) to access a computer system that will provide information pertaining to anyone having a medical disability. This information is based upon an address and is cross-referenced by name. Such information may be useful to public safety personnel responding to a request for service at an address within East Hazel Crest. The program can include an identification bracelet for persons living within East Hazel Crest who are senior citizens of the age of 60 or older, or other persons who have medical disabilities. This bracelet contains an identification number that public safety personnel may use to contact the East Hazel Crest 911 Center to obtain information such as name, address, phone number, allergies, medical conditions, medications and persons to contact in the event of emergencies.
If you live within East Hazel Crest, you may obtain a 911 Identification Form from the East Hazel Crest Police or Fire Departments or the East Hazel Crest Village Clerk's Office. If you are unable to pick up a form in person, contact the Police Department Monday thru Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and an officer will bring the form to you. If you live within East Hazel Crest, you may ask for an identification bracelet at the time you turn the form in at the East Hazel Crest Police Department. The bracelet is free for persons living within East Hazel Crest. The Volunteer Fire Department Association is providing funding for the bracelets.
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171 Street Closure
171 street will again be closed beginning May 12, 2008 for road construction. The closure is expected to last 3-4 weeks.
