During the 1950s many residents called South Chicago "The Bush" and worked primarily at the steel mills such as US Steel, Youngstown Steel, Republic Steel, Bethleham Steel, and LaSalle Steel.
During the 1950s many residents called the northeast section of South Chicago "The Bush" and worked in the local massive steel mill, US Steel. Others worked in neighboring steel mills such as Youngstown Steel, Republic Steel, Bethleham Steel, and LaSalle Steel.