Explore Mahalia’s Mile
Chicago's very own treasure
Plan your solo day trip or bring your family along to experience one of Chicago’s key cultural epicenters. Mahalia’s Mile is a 1-mile corridor on South 79th Street from State Street to Cottage Grove Avenue, where you can enjoy restaurants, shops, and other attractions.
Stay tuned for more updates as Mahalia’s Mile continues to grow as the corridor revitalization process advances
DINING
Come dine at one of the corridor’s authentic soul food or Caribbean food restaurants.
Pie Guys
7907 S. Champlain Ave.
Jerk Taco Man Caribbean BBQ
7723 S. State St.
Josephine's Southern Cooking
436 E. 79th St.
Harold's Chicken
808 E. 79th St.
407 E. 75th St.
Tropic Island Jerk Chicken
553 E. 79th St.
Just Jerk Cafe
119 E. 79th St.
Tastee Rolls
130 E. 79th St.
Duke's Lounge & Liquors
121 E. 79th St.
Artists on the 9
Take in the artwork of local artists and shop for handcrafted gift items from local Black vendors.
Mahalia Jackson Court
Enjoy live music, farmers markets, and other seasonal events at Mahalia Jackson Court.
Whitney Young Library
Explore the beautiful Whitney Young Library.
Chatham Heritage Tour
Learn about the community’s history by attending a neighborhood walking tour.
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Mahalia Jackson Court
1 E. 79th St.
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Thomas Dorsey Home
7921 S. Indiana Ave.
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Whitney Young Library
415 E. 79th St.
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Frank Anglin Home
8342 S. Calumet Ave.
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Milton Schwartz Designed Home
8349 S. Calumet Ave.
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Lawrence E. Smith Home
8348 S. Calumet Ave.
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Helen C. Maybell Home
330 E. 84th St.
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Mahalia Jackson Home
8358 S. Indiana Ave.
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Ooh Wee It Is
33 E. 83rd St.
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Jerk Taco Man
7723 S. State St.
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George Johnson Home
8414 S. Indiana Ave.