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Anna Shoultz
Illinois Local Expert

Last Modified: January 9, 2026

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Roseland Neighborhood Overview

From Pullman Porters To Wild Hundreds Grit

🧭Bordered by: 95th Street North, 115th Street to the South, Halsted Street and Interstate 57 West, Cottage Grove Avenue and the Pullman rail corridor on the East

📌Best known for: the Avenue on Michigan, Harold's, Friday fish fry pilgrimages

👕You can spot a Roseland local by: crispy gym shoes, loud church hats, Sunday barbecue diplomacy

👍Locals live here because: big lawns, bigger hearts, unbeatable 95th bus terminal

👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: sirens at midnight and pothole bingo

The overall feel is: resilient, neighborly, South Side pride

porch philosophers and sneaker historians

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Moving to Roseland - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Chicago or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Chicago guide for the big-picture view — or compare Roseland against other parts of the city in our Chicago neighborhood guide.