Bridgeview is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It is located approximately 15 miles (24 km) southwest of the Chicago Loop. As of the 2020 census, the village population was 17,027.[3]
Bridgeview, Illinois | |
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 Village Hall | |
 Seal | |
| Motto: A Well Balanced Community[1] | |
 Location of Bridgeview in Cook County, Illinois. | |
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| Coordinates: 41°45′N 87°48′W / 41.750°N 87.800°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook |
| Townships | Lyons, Palos, Stickney, Worth |
| Incorporated | 1947 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Trustee |
| • Mayor | Steven Landek |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.13 sq mi (10.70 km2) |
| • Land | 4.13 sq mi (10.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 17,027 |
| • Density | 4,119.77/sq mi (1,590.83/km2) |
| Up 3.5% from 2010 | |
| Standard of living (2015-19) | |
| • Per capita income | $24,474 |
| ZIP code(s) | 60455 |
| Area code(s) | 708/464 |
| Geocode | 17-08225 |
| FIPS code | 17-08225 |
| Website | www |
History
editThe earliest European settlement in Bridgeview occurred in the 1830s, when the area was still populated by Native American groups. By the 1870s German and Italian settlers began moving into the area for farming purposes. Dutch migrated to the area by the 1920s, at which time farming began to decline; real estate and industry began to develop the area considerably. After Lake Michigan water became available to the area, the population grew significantly. The Bridgeview Community Club was founded in 1938 and became the center of local activities.
The first Palestinians arrived in the 1890s[4] and by 2024, an area between Midway International Airport and a SeatGeek soccer stadium was home to "Little Palestine", the largest Palestinian enclave in the United States.[5][6]
Bridgeview was incorporated in 1947 with an initial population of approximately 500 residents. Local residents chose the name "Bridgeview" by one vote over "Oketo", which remains a street name in the village today. The term "Bridgeview" connotes views of the area from the Harlem Avenue bridge, 79th Street bridge and 87th Street bridge.
Arab Americans are a growing presence, making up 10.8 percent of the population in 2020.[7] In 1981, an Islamic social club was established and by 1984 it had become a mosque. Two Islamic schools in Bridgeview educate hundreds of students from K-12.
Bridgeview's motto is "A Well Balanced Community", as the village's zoning is divided equally into residential, commercial, and industrial areas.[citation needed] Its proximity to Chicago's Midway Airport and downtown, along with access to major highways, has made it a crossroads of the inner southwest suburbs.[promotion?]
The Fifth District Circuit Court of Cook County is located in Bridgeview near 103rd Street and 76th Avenue.
Geography
editAccording to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Bridgeview has a total area of 4.13 square miles (10.70 km2), all land.[8]
The village has a roughly rectangular shape; its borders running north and south stagger between 8300 West and 6800 West, but can generally be defined as between Roberts Road and Harlem Avenue. The southern border of the town is 103rd Street between 76th Avenue and Harlem. The northern border is staggered between 6700 South on the west side of the rail tracks and 6900 South on the east side of the rail tracks.
Bridgeview borders the following communities: Bedford Park, Nottingham Park (unincorporated Cook County, often considered part of Chicago due to its 60638 ZIP code[9][circular reference]), Burbank, Oak Lawn, Chicago Ridge, Palos Hills, Hickory Hills and Justice.
Bridgeview is 15 miles (24 km) southwest of the Chicago Loop.[10]
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 1,393 | — | |
| 1960 | 7,334 | 426.5% | |
| 1970 | 12,506 | 70.5% | |
| 1980 | 14,155 | 13.2% | |
| 1990 | 14,402 | 1.7% | |
| 2000 | 15,335 | 6.5% | |
| 2010 | 16,446 | 7.2% | |
| 2020 | 17,027 | 3.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[11] 2010[12] 2020[13] | |||
As of the 2020 census[14] there were 17,027 people, 5,613 households, and 3,807 families residing in the village. The population density was 4,119.77 inhabitants per square mile (1,590.65/km2). There were 6,156 housing units at an average density of 1,489.47 per square mile (575.09/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 70.05% White, 4.04% African American, 3.34% Asian, 0.85% Native American, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 10.72% from other races, and 10.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 23.44% of the population.
There were 5,613 households, out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.32% were married couples living together, 13.33% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.18% were non-families. 27.10% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.75% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.27 and the average family size was 2.68.
The village's age distribution consisted of 22.1% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.7 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $55,102, and the median income for a family was $64,281. Males had a median income of $40,097 versus $32,451 for females. The per capita income for the village was $26,074. About 11.5% of families and 14.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.0% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000[15] | Pop 2010[12] | Pop 2020[13] | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 12,589 | 12,574 | 11,287 | 82.09% | 76.46% | 66.29% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 126 | 450 | 658 | 0.82% | 2.74% | 3.86% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 25 | 11 | 15 | 0.16% | 0.07% | 0.09% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 340 | 489 | 564 | 2.22% | 2.97% | 3.31% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.02% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 83 | 23 | 67 | 0.54% | 0.14% | 0.39% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 727 | 319 | 441 | 4.74% | 1.94% | 2.59% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1,445 | 2,578 | 3,991 | 9.42% | 15.68% | 23.44% |
| Total | 15,335 | 16,446 | 17,027 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Arts and culture
editHarlem Avenue
editNumerous self-owned businesses create an atmosphere similar to that of some Arab diaspora communities across the world. Businesses include ethnic grocery stores (containing imported groceries and appliances used to cook regional dishes, cultural souvenirs, and calling cards used specifically for customers to use when speaking to relatives overseas), hookah lounges, and Middle Eastern sweet shops. The majority of Arab business owners on Harlem Avenue are from Palestine and Jordan.[16] The area is known as "Little Palestine."[4][6]
Sports
editBridgeview was the home of the Chicago Fire professional Major League Soccer team between 2006 and 2019, whose stadium was funded and operated by the village. SeatGeek Stadium is also home of the NISA's team, Chicago House AC, the Fire Reserves, the Chicago Red Stars of the National Women's Soccer League and the Chicago Hounds of Major League Rugby. Toyota Park hosted the 2006 Major League Soccer All-Star Game, and continues to be a premier venue for important concerts. The village has developed a plan to have a mixed commercial and residential zone near the stadium to give the town a commercial and residential hub near the stadium. Development has not yet been approved.
Government
editBridgeview is in Illinois's 6th congressional district.
Education
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Public elementary school districts serving Bridgeview include:[17]
- Indian Springs School District 109
- Cook County School District 104
- North Palos School District 117
- Residential areas of the North Palos School District section are zoned to Dorn Elementary School, Glen Oaks Elementary School, and Conrady Middle School; all three schools are in Hickory Hills.[20][21]
- Ridgeland School District 122
High school districts:[17]
- Argo Community High School (District 217)
- Oak Lawn Community High School (District 229)
- Consolidated High School District 230
- Amos Alonzo Stagg High School serves the section of Bridgeview in District 230[20][23]
Private schools in Bridgeview:[17]
- Aqsa School (Islamic K-12)
- Universal School (Islamic K-12)
K-8 private schools in the surrounding area:[17]
- St. Albert the Great School (Burbank)
- St. Louis DeMontfort School (Oak Lawn)
- St. Patricia School (Hickory Hills)
- Zion Lutheran School (Summit)
Moraine Valley Community College serves area residents.[17]
The Bridgeview Public Library serves residents of the village.[24]
Transportation
editPace provides bus service on multiple routes connecting Bridgeview to destinations across the Southland.[25]
Notable people
edit- Mark Barnett, a former professional motocross racer.
- Brent Bowers, a former MLB outfielder.[26]
- Todd Rogers, video game player; former resident[27]
References
edit- ^ Slowik, Ted (May 10, 2018). "Slowik: Town mottos and marketing a unique window into the Southland". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
- ^ "Bridgeview village, Illinois". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
- ^ a b Wade, Stephanie (December 11, 2023). "Why so many Palestinians call the Chicago area home; Cook County has largest population in US". ABC7 Chicago. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
- ^ "Ahead of Democratic convention, anger in Chicago's 'Little Palestine'". France 24. August 19, 2024. Archived from the original on August 20, 2024. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
- ^ a b Loria, Michael. "DNC comes to 'Little Palestine' as Gaza deaths top 40,000". USA TODAY. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
- ^ "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
- ^ Nottingham Park, Illinois
- ^ Michaels, Marguerite (June 11, 2005). "The Model School, Islamic Style". Time. Retrieved January 18, 2017.
- ^ "Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decades". US Census Bureau.
- ^ a b "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Bridgeview village, Illinois". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ a b "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Bridgeview village, Illinois". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
- ^ "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Bridgeview village, Illinois". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "Overview of CHicago's and the nation's Arab and Muslim community: A roadmap to help the media better cover the two distinct communities". Archived from the original on September 17, 2011. Retrieved August 27, 2012.
- ^ a b c d e "Schools." Village of Bridgeview. Retrieved on January 18, 2017.
- ^ Home. Bridgeview Elementary School. Retrieved on January 18, 2017. "7800 South Thomas Bridgeview, IL 60455"
- ^ Home. Lyle Elementary School. Retrieved on January 18, 2017. "7801 West 75th Street, Bridgeview, IL 60455"
- ^ a b c "Zoning Map." Village of Bridgeview. Retrieved on January 19, 2017.
- ^ "Boundary Information." North Palos School District 117. Retrieved on January 19, 2017. Map of entire district and of Conrady Middle, Map of Dorn and Glen Oaks boundary
- ^ "Boundaries." Ridgeland School District 122. Retrieved on January 19, 2017.
- ^ "Attendance Areas Archived 2017-02-02 at the Wayback Machine." Consolidated High School District 230. Retrieved on January 19, 2017.
- ^ "Public Services." Village of Brigeview. Retrieved on January 19, 2017.
- ^ "RTA System Map" (PDF). Retrieved January 30, 2024.
- ^ Brent Bowers Baseball Stats by Baseball Almanac Retrieved February 18, 2017.
- ^ Chicago Native to be Inducted into Video Game Hall of Fame Retrieved February 18, 2017.
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