Markham, IL

united states

Markham is a south Cook County suburb about 25 miles from downtown Chicago, accessible via Interstate 57 and State Route 83. The city of 11,000 sits on flat prairie land with typical Midwest weather patterns. I-57 provides the main route from Chicago, intersecting with I-80 for east-west travel, while local roads like Kedzie Avenue and 159th Street handle daily commuting. The distinctive round World Church of the Creator building serves as a notable local landmark.