About Hazel Crest, IL
Hazel Crest, which was first settled in 1870, is located in Cook County, Illinois. The city got it's name from the large amount of hazel bushes that grew just south of the town. Among the biggest employers in Hazel Crest are Mi-Jack, Graycor Construction, and the Advocate South Suburban Hospital. The students living here attend one of three elementary school districts or one of the areas three high school districts. The city is also within the community college districts,South Suburban College and Prairie State College. One of the major attractions in Hazel Crest is the 200 acres of parks located in the city's Hazel Crest Park District.