Norridge, Illinois facts for kids
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Norridge, Illinois
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The Community of "Compassion, Care, Hope"
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Location of Norridge in Cook County, Illinois.
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 Norridge, Illinois
Location in Greater Chicago
Norridge, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Norridge, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Illinois | ||
| County | Cook | ||
| Township | Leyden | ||
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| • Total | 1.81 sq mi (4.68 km2) | ||
| • Land | 1.81 sq mi (4.68 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 15,251 | ||
| • Density | 8,435.29/sq mi (3,257.39/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) | ||
| ZIP Code |
60706
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| Area codes | 708/464 | ||
| FIPS code | 17-53377 | ||
Norridge is a small village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It's located within Leyden Township. In 2020, about 15,251 people lived there. Norridge and its neighbor, Harwood Heights, are special because they are completely surrounded by the city of Chicago. This is why Norridge is sometimes called the "Island Within a City." The current leader of Norridge is President Daniel Tannhauser.
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How Norridge Got Its Name
The name "Norridge" was suggested by a local resident, Mrs. Link. The first part, "Nor," comes from Norwood Park Township. The second part, "Ridge," comes from the nearby town of Park Ridge.
A Look Back: Norridge's History
Before it was called Norridge, the area had a few interesting nicknames. People sometimes called it "Goat Village" because a local resident had a goat farm there. It was also known as "Swamp" because there weren't many streets, and the land was often wet and swampy.
Norridge started as a small area of about 80 acres. It stretched from Ozanam Avenue to Olcott Avenue and from Irving Park Road to Montrose Avenue. In 1948, the people living there decided to officially make Norridge a village. This was important because it stopped the city of Chicago from taking over the area.
That same year, Karl Kuchar became the first President of the new village. The 1950s were a time of big changes for Norridge. New sidewalks, streets, and sewers were built. These improvements helped the village grow and develop. In 1954, Norridge also added more land to its north side.
Norridge is close to the Cook County Forest Preserves, which are large natural areas. It used to have several horse stables, like Happy Days Stables. Most of these stables were gone by the late 1970s.
Where Norridge Is Located
Norridge is located at 41°57′54″N 87°49′26″W / 41.96500°N 87.82389°W. This means it's in the northern part of Illinois. The village covers a total area of about 1.81 square miles (4.68 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People and Population
Norridge has grown quite a bit over the years. Here's how its population has changed:
- 1950: 3,428 people
- 1960: 14,087 people
- 1970: 17,113 people
- 1980: 16,483 people
- 1990: 14,459 people
- 2000: 14,582 people
- 2010: 14,572 people
- 2020: 15,251 people
In 2020, there were 15,251 people living in Norridge. There were about 5,530 households, which are groups of people living together. Around 25.4% of these households had children under 18. The average age of people in Norridge was about 46.6 years old.
Leaders of Norridge
Norridge has had several leaders, called Presidents, since it became a village.
| President | Years |
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| Karl Kuchar | 1949–1951 |
| Joseph Sieb | 1951–1998 |
| Earl J. Field | 1998–2009 |
| Ronald A. Oppedisano | 2009–2013 |
| James Chmura | 2013–2019 |
| Daniel Tannhauser | 2019–present |
Fun Things to Do in Norridge
One of the most important places in Norridge is the Harlem Irving Plaza. This shopping center first opened in 1956 with 45 stores. By the 1990s, it had grown to 140 stores! The sales tax collected from the plaza helps the village. This means that residents often pay less in property taxes.
Learning and Libraries
Public Schools in Norridge
Students in Norridge attend several public schools.
- For elementary school, students might go to schools in Pennoyer Elementary School District 79 or Norridge School District 80. Norridge School District 80 includes James Giles School and John V. Leigh School.
- Some students also attend schools in Union Ridge School District 86.
- For high school, students go to Maine South High School in Maine Township High School District 207.
- Other high school students attend Ridgewood High School in District 234.
Churches
Divine Savior Church is a local church in Norridge. It has joined with St. Eugene Church and Our Lady Mother of the Church.
Libraries
The Eisenhower Public Library District serves both Norridge and Harwood Heights. It's a great place to find books, movies, and other resources.
Getting Around Norridge
You can get around Norridge using public transportation. Bus services are provided by both Pace and the CTA.
Famous People from Norridge
Many interesting people have connections to Norridge:
- Bruce Artwick created the first computer program for flying planes, called a flight simulator. He also started a company called Sublogic.
- James Fotopoulos is an independent filmmaker who has made over 100 movies.
- Robert F. Martwick Jr. is a politician who serves in the Illinois Senate. He used to be a trustee for Norridge.
- Gene Nudo was a head coach for the Arizona Rattlers, a team in the Arena Football League.
- Jeff Schroeder was a contestant on the TV shows Big Brother and The Amazing Race.
- Dino Stamatopoulos is a comedy writer, actor, and producer. He has worked on many popular TV shows like Mr. Show and Late Show with David Letterman.
- Joseph A. Tunzi is an author, publisher, and historian. He is known as an expert on Elvis Presley.
See also
In Spanish: Norridge (Illinois) para niños
