Calumet City, Illinois

Calumet City is a city located in Cook County, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 39,071. The ZIP Code is 60409.

Related Topics:
Cook County, Illinois - 2000 - ZIP Code

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Calumet City (commonly referred to locally as "Cal City") was once known as West Hammond, since it lies west of the Illinois-Indiana border from Hammond, Indiana.

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In addition to being bordered to the east by Hammond, it is also bordered by Burnham to the north, Lansing to the south, and South Holland to the west.

Related Topics:
Burnham - Lansing - South Holland

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A notable landmark and point of pride among Cal City residents is their two large water towers painted like the popular "Have a Nice Day" smiley faces: The Smiley Towers (external link)

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Calumet City is featured or mentioned in a number of major movies. John Belushi's "Joliet Jake" character from the Blues Brothers was born in Calumet City. In "Silence of the Lambs", Buffalo Bill is thought to be hiding in Calumet City, when he's actually in Ohio.

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