Bridgeview, Illinois
Bridgeview is a village of 16,849 people in Cook County, Illinois, founded in 1947.
Why visit Bridgeview
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 37 parks and trails, 103 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC Chicago Ridge 6, Mile-Long Bridge, SeatGeek Stadium and Centennial Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 20°F, and about 39 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Bridgeview
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Bridgeview
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.
From the Wikipedia article Bridgeview, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds37
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Restaurants and cafes103
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 2.1 mi
9640 South Ridgeland Avenue, Chicago Ridge
Mo-Sa 09:00-19:00; Su 10:30-18:00
Mama Luigi's Restaurant
Restaurant · Italian · 1.1 mi
7500 Harlem Avenue, Bridgeview
Mo-Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 16:00-01:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Al Bawadi Grill
Restaurant · Middle Eastern · 0.5 mi
7216 West 87th Street, Bridgeview
Su-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · 1.5 mi
8723 South Ridgeland Avenue, Oak Lawn
Mo-Th 00:00-24:00; Fr 00:00-23:00; Sa 04:00-24:00; Su 00:00-24:00
91 more on the map.
History
The 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 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.
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. 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.
From the History section of Bridgeview, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Super 8 by Wyndham Bridgeview/Chicago Area
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
7887 West 79th Street, Bridgeview
Churches and places of worship25
Shopping13
Chicago Ridge Mall
Shopping center · 2.1 mi
500 Chicago Ridge Mall, Chicago Ridge
Gas and EV charging23
Schools, colleges and libraries65
Edward J. Tobin Elementary School
School · 1.5 mi
8501 Narragansett Avenue, Burbank
Harry E. Fry Elementary School
School · 1.6 mi
7805 Mobile Avenue, Burbank
Healthcare9
Concentra Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.8 mi
8755 Harlem Avenue, Bridgeview
Map of Bridgeview
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 20°F | 2.3 in | 12.5 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 23°F | 2.1 in | 10.1 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 32°F | 2.7 in | 5.7 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 42°F | 4.2 in | 1.0 in |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 63°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 68°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 67°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 59°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 47°F | 3.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 35°F | 2.7 in | 1.5 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 25°F | 2.3 in | 7.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Chicago Midway Ap 3Sw 72534 (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Cook County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-09-20: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Floodng (Flood)
- 2023-11-20: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2023-08-15: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Alsip 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Berwyn 7 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Chicago 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Blue Island 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Bellwood 10 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Addison 17 mi northwest, about 27 min by car
- Bensenville 17 mi northwest, about 27 min by car
- Naperville 18 mi west, about 29 min by car
- Bloomingdale 21 mi northwest, about 33 min by car
- Joliet 23 mi southwest, about 38 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Bridgeview City Hall, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Bridgeview Stadium, Chicago, Illinois (101320680), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Bridgeview Stadium, Chicago, Illinois (101320814), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Bridgeview Public Library, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Bridgeview Water Tower (4700224801), Douglas Whitfield from Cincinnati, OH, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mile Long Bridge, Crosbiesmith, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Toyota Park 2010-06-05 19.54.51 (4700231571), Douglas Whitfield from Cincinnati, OH, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rear End Tesla Model X Collision Damage Repair, Scientificranking, CC BY 4.0
- Chicago in the Distance on Approach to Chicago-Midway Airport (7238220646), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Audi R8 Collision Damage, Scientificranking, CC BY 4.0
- Grave of John G. Fary (1911–1984) at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Justice, IL, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Toyota Park, June 24 2017, PCN02WPS, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chicago - panoramio (12), Lucas Migliorelli, CC BY 3.0
- Grave of Ron Haydock (1940–1977) at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Justice, IL, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Grave of Edward C. Krzyzowski (1914–1951) at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Justice, IL, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Grave of Raymond Leo Jablonski (1926–1985) at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Justice, IL, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Grave of Martin Gorski (1886–1949) at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Justice, IL, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Grave of Anton Frank Maciejewski (1893–1949) at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Justice, IL 2, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Grave of Anton Frank Maciejewski (1893–1949) at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Justice, IL 1, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Oak Lawn Tower - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Toyota Park 2007 3, Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Alex Morgan (40688799680), Jamie Smed from Cincinnati, Ohio, CC BY 2.0
- Alex Morgan (42508459885), Jamie Smed from Cincinnati, Ohio, CC BY 2.0
- Dani Weatherholt (42380593582), Jamie Smed from Cincinnati, Ohio, CC BY 2.0
- Emily Van Egmond (27586465557), Jamie Smed from Cincinnati, Ohio, CC BY 2.0
- Dani Weatherholt (43024204972), Jamie Smed from Cincinnati, Ohio, CC BY 2.0
- Toyota Park 2010-06-05 19.11.04 (4700853576), Douglas Whitfield from Cincinnati, OH, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Toyota Park 2010-06-05 19.08.05 (4700851674), Douglas Whitfield from Cincinnati, OH, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Toyota Park 2010-06-05 19.08.00 (4700849368), Douglas Whitfield from Cincinnati, OH, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ashlyn Harris (41750565625), Jamie Smed from Cincinnati, Ohio, CC BY 2.0
- Alyssa Naeher (40662238300), Jamie Smed from Cincinnati, Ohio, CC BY 2.0
- Alyssa Naeher (41710871104), Jamie Smed from Cincinnati, Ohio, CC BY 2.0
- Marta (27723842787), Jamie Smed from Cincinnati, Ohio, CC BY 2.0
- Rachel Hill (41509861005), Jamie Smed from Cincinnati, Ohio, CC BY 2.0
- Chicago Fire v. Club América 2013 08, Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chicago Fire v. Club América 2013 04, Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chicago Fire v. Club América 2013 33, Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chicago Fire v. Club América 2013 02, Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chicago Fire v. Club América 2013 18, Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chicago Fire v. Club América 2013 10, Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
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