Norridge, Illinois Explained

Norridge, Illinois
Official Name:Village of Norridge, Illinois
Settlement Type:Village
Seal Type:wordmark
Motto:The Community of "Compassion, Care, Hope"
Mapsize:260px
Image Map1:Illinois in United States (US48).svg
Map Caption1:Location of Illinois in the United States
Coordinates:41.965°N -87.8239°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Illinois
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Cook
Subdivision Type3:Township
Established Title:Founded
Leader Title:President
Leader Name:Daniel Tannhauser
Leader Title1:Village President
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:4.68
Area Total Sq Mi:1.81
Area Land Km2:4.68
Area Land Sq Mi:1.81
Area Water Km2:0.00
Area Water Sq Mi:0.00
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:15251
Population Density Km2:3257.39
Population Density Sq Mi:8435.29
Timezone1:CST
Utc Offset1:−6
Timezone1 Dst:CDT
Utc Offset1 Dst:−5
Postal Code Type:ZIP Code
Postal Code:60706
Area Codes:708/464
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:17-53377
Blank2 Name Sec2:Wikimedia Commons
Blank2 Info Sec2:Norridge, Illinois

Norridge is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 15,251 at the 2020 census.[2] The village and its neighbor to the east, Harwood Heights, together form an enclave within the city of Chicago. Norridge is sometimes referred to as the "Island Within a City".[3] The current President of Norridge is Daniel Tannhauser.[4]

Name origin

The name "Norridge" was suggested by resident Mrs. Link. "Nor" comes from Norwood Park Township, and "Ridge" comes from the nearby suburb of Park Ridge.[5]

History

Located in Norwood Park Township, the first names of what would become Norridge were "Goat Village", due to a local resident's goat farm, and "Swamp" due to a lack of streets and the area's swamp-like conditions. Norridge began as an 80acres subdivision that ran from Ozanam Avenue in the west to Olcott Avenue in the east and from Irving Park Road in the south to Montrose Avenue in the north. In 1948, a local improvement association incorporated Norridge as a village, stymieing an effort by Chicago to annex the area.[6]

That year, Karl Kuchar was elected the first President of the village.

The 1950s was a decade of growth and development, encouraged by the paving of sidewalks, streets, and curbs, and the installation of storm and sanitary sewers. In 1954 Norridge annexed land north from Montrose to Lawrence.[6]

Norridge borders the Cook County Forest Preserves and was home to several horse stables, including Happy Days Stables at Montrose and Cumberland. Most of the stables were gone by the late 1970s.

Geography

Norridge is located at (41.965030, -87.823859).[7]

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Norridge has a total area of 1.81sqmi, all land.[8]

Demographics

As of the 2020 census[2] there were 15,251 people, 5,530 households, and 3,700 families residing in the village. The population density was 8435.29PD/sqmi. There were 5,956 housing units at an average density of 3294.25/sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 82.94% White, 0.43% African American, 0.38% Native American, 6.08% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 4.36% from other races, and 5.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 11.74% of the population.

There were 5,530 households, out of which 25.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.30% were married couples living together, 9.76% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.09% were non-families. 28.37% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.37% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.17 and the average family size was 2.54.

The village's age distribution consisted of 18.5% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 22% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 25.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $78,300, and the median income for a family was $93,170. Males had a median income of $58,365 versus $39,837 for females. The per capita income for the village was $36,959. About 1.9% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over.

Government

As of the 2023 elections, the current elected officials of the Village of Norridge are:[9]

Presidents of Norridge

MayorYears
Karl Kuchar1949–1951
Joseph Sieb1951–1998
Earl J. Field1998–2009
Ronald A. Oppedisano2009-2013
James Chmura2013–2019
Daniel Tannhauser2019–present

Local culture

The Harlem Irving Plaza brought in sales tax that led to decreased property taxes. Begun in 1956 with 45 stores, the center had 140 stores by the 1990s.

Education

Public schools

Public elementary school districts serving Norridge include:[10] [11]

Public high school districts include:[11]

Churches

Libraries

Eisenhower Public Library District serves Harwood Heights and Norridge.

Transportation

Bus service in the village is provided by both Pace and CTA.[17]

Notable people

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files . United States Census Bureau . March 15, 2022.
  2. Web site: Explore Census Data . June 28, 2022 . data.census.gov.
  3. http://www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/pages/569.html Harwood Heights, IL
  4. Web site: Norridge Facebook page. .
  5. Web site: May 2024 . Village History . May 23, 2024 . www.villageofnorridge.com.
  6. Book: Durkin Keating, Ann. Chicago Neighborhoods and Suburbs: A Historical Guide. 234. November 15, 2008. University of Chicago Press. 9780226428833. December 21, 2020.
  7. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. April 23, 2011. February 12, 2011.
  8. Web site: Bureau . US Census . Gazetteer Files . June 29, 2022 . Census.gov.
  9. Web site: Village President and Board of Trustees | Village of Norridge.
  10. Web site: Village of Norridge, Illinois - Schools . May 11, 2007 . https://web.archive.org/web/20070513021825/http://www.villageofnorridge.com/resident_information/Schools.asp . May 13, 2007 . dead .
  11. Web site: 2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Cook County, IL. U.S. Census Bureau. 3, 6 (PDF pp. 4,7/13). April 11, 2024.
  12. Web site: Welcome to Pennoyer Elementary School District 79. July 28, 2021. www.pennoyerschool.org. en.
  13. Web site: Home - Norridge School District 80. July 28, 2021. www.norridge80.net. en-US.
  14. Web site: Welcome to Union Ridge School District 86, a K-8 public school in Harwood Heights, Illinois. July 28, 2021. www.urs86.org. en.
  15. Web site: Archdiocese of Chicago Provides Update on Two Renew My Church Groupings . December 22, 2022 . Archdiocese of Chicago . en-US.
  16. http://www.divinesaviornorridge.com Divine Savior Church
  17. Web site: RTA System Map. February 1, 2024.
  18. Bruce Artwick is still flying. Department of Computer Science Alumni News. University of Illinois. 1996. March 11, 2017.
  19. News: Top loan shark's brother sentenced for role in racket . Chicago Tribune. 3. August 28, 1997. March 11, 2017.
  20. Web site: James Fotopoulos. IMDb.
  21. Web site: Illinois General Assembly - Senator Biography.
  22. Web site: Gene Nudo Bio Fenwick High School . www.fenwickfriars.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170202112943/http://www.fenwickfriars.com/athletics/teams/gene-nudo-bio . February 2, 2017.
  23. Making The Brand - What Would Elvis Think? Reaction Is Mixed For Viagra Ad Set To Famed Presley Tune . Paoletta . Michael . John Kilcullen . August 18, 2007 . Billboard . January 12, 2013 .