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Turkeys Less Safe in Lemont Than in Neighboring Suburbs
Crain's Chicago Businesses rates Chicago area zip codes to determine which provide turkeys a "safe haven."
More people are likely enjoying turkey leftovers in Lemont this weekend than several of the surrounding communities, according to Crain's Chicago Business.
A report on the website's Market Facts 2010 feature determined suburban "turkey save havens" by rating hunting habits and consumer spending on turkey, gravy and stuffing. Zip codes were rated on a scale from -81 to +96, scores below zero designating towns as "turkey friendly."
Lemont received a score of 46, meaning the village is more likely than several surrounding communities to buy or hunt turkeys for Thanksgiving.
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Here are some of the scores from nearby towns:
- Romeoville: 8
- Bolingbrook: 13
- Homer Glen: 23
- Lockport: -14
- Palos Hills: 30
- Willowbrook: 68
The highest scores in south suburban Cook County are in Western Springs (106) and Orland Park (96). The area's most turkey-friendly suburbs include Willow Springs (-25), Steger (-20) and Chicago Heights (-8).
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