Mosque Maryam are at 7351 South Stony Island Avenue. The National Black United Front has its headquarters in the community. The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago operates Catholic churches. On July 1, 2020, Our Lady of Peace, St. Bride, and St. Philip Neri in South Shore and Our Lady Gate of Heaven Church in Jeffery Manor will merge. Transportation The South Shore community area has five stations along the South Chicago Branch of the Metra Electric District. In South Shore, the South Chicago Branch runs eastward along East 71st Street making stops at Stony Island, Bryn Mawr, South Shore stations before going southeast along South Exchange Avenue making stops at Windsor Park, and Cheltenham stations. In addition, the 75th Street station is on the Greater Grand Crossing side of the border between that area and South Shore. Education Chicago Public Schools operates district public schools. In addition Urban Prep Academies operates the South Shore Campus. Muhammad University of Islam, a Nation of Islam-affiliated primary and secondary school, is adjacent to the Mosque Maryam. Notable people Marshall Bennett (1915–2018), real estate developer credited with creating the modern industrial park. He was a childhood resident of South Shore. Bo Diddley (1928–2008), singer, guitarist, songwriter and music producer. He resided in South Shore. Frank Drake (born 1930), astrophyscist and co-founder of Project Ozma. He was a childhood resident of 7347 South Crandon Avenue and a graduate of South Shore High School. Stanley Elkin (1930–1995), novelist, short story writer, and essayist. He was a childhood resident of South Shore. Larry Ellison (born 1944), co-founder of Oracle Corporation. He was raised in the South Shore community area by his adoptive parents. James T. Farrell (1904–1979), novelist, short-story writer and poet. He resided at 2023 East 72nd Street. Enrico Fermi (1901–1954), physicist and the creator of the world's first nuclear reactor. He resided in South Shore. Thomas Patrick Gerrity (1913–1968), General in the United States Air Force who commanded the Air Force Logistics Command from 1967 until his death one year later. He resided at 7838 South Excanaba Avenue for a time. Fred Goetz (1897–1934), Chicago Outfit member and a suspected participant in the Valentine's Day Massacre. He resided at 7827 South South Shore Drive at the time of his murder. Fred Holstein (1942–2004), folk singer. He was raised in the South Shore community area. Murray Humphreys (1899–1965), member of the Chicago Outfit. He resided at