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Norridge, IL: Island Within A City

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Norridge, Illinois: An Island Within A City

Located on the northwest side of the city of Chicago, the village of Norridge, Illinois is completely surrounded by Chicago, leading to the nickname of "island within a city". Learn more about how this small area was cut off from the rest of Chicago, and what's it has done in its short history.

Table of Contents

  1. Statistics about Norridge and Harwood Heights
  2. Norridge On The Web
  3. Breaking News From Pioneer Press' Norridge and Harwood Heights News
  4. Photos of Norridge
  5. Island Within A City:
  6. Map of Norridge
  7. News About Norridge
  8. What do you think of Norridge?
  9. Videos of Norridge
  10. Wear Your Norridge, IL Pride!
  11. Jobs in Norridge
  12. Movie Listings For Norridge Movie Theatre
  13. Dining In Norridge? Check out these reviews from Yelp
  14. Visit Norridge!
  15. Share Your Thoughts About Norridge
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Statistics about Norridge and Harwood Heights

The population of 60706 is 23,595.

That's #4411 out of all 42,305 zip codes.

91% of the population is white, which is 17 points more than the national average.

The average household income in 60706 is $46,809, which is $17,111 more than the typical average.

This contributes to the average house being worth $198,100. When the survey was done in 2000, that represented a difference of 152% from the typical value.

Men make up 45% of the population, and the typical age in this part of IL is 44.9.

Stats about: Harwood Heights, IL

Population: 23,595
Number of Households: 9,360
Average House Value: $198,100
Average Income per Household: $46,809
Elevation: 596 ft

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Norridge On The Web

Village of Norridge, Illinois - Home Page
Official information site for the Village of Norridge, Illinois, USA. Find village announcements, news, services and contact information here.
Norwood Park Fire Department
Norwood Park Fire Department serves the community of Norwood Park Fire District, which includes Norridge, Harwood Heights, and parts of incorporated and unincorporated Norwood Park.
Norridge Park District
Norridge Park District provides recreation and leisure facilities to residents of all ages, from swimming and baseball to boxing and yoga.

Breaking News From Pioneer Press' Norridge and Harwood Heights News

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Pioneer Press has provided coverage of the local community for many years, and is a reliable source of information on Norridge and neighboring Harwood Heights.
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Island Within A City:

A History of the Norridge - Harwood Heights Area

Island within a city: A history of the Norridge-Harwood Heights area

Island within a city: A history of the Norridge-Harwood Heights area

by: Thomas McGowen

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This book is the bible for Norridge historians, and was written by an author from Norridge himself. If you are looking for geneaology, area history, or are just curious about the area, this is THE book to buy!

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News About Norridge

What's happening in Norridge, IL?

Norridge man's Matchbox car collection at 23000 — and counting
Joe DiNovo, 84, has a small museum in the basement of his home in suburban Norridge devoted to his collection of 23000 Matchbox cars. Display cases and boxes are stacked from floor to ceiling featuring the small toy cars he has collected over the last ...
Norridge plans meeting on flood report for residents
By Erica Berringer Contributor February 14, 2012 9:53AM Norridge trustees accepted the final version of a flood report prepared for the village by a Westchester-based engineering firm. The report, done by the Edwin Hancock Engineering Co., ...
Girls Basketball: Ridgewood ends regular season on up note
8 in Norridge. The Rebels did just that, winning 47-46 to end the regular season on a high note and gain some momentum heading into regional action. In that game, the Rebels trailed 23-16 after one quarter. From there, both teams tightened it up on ...
Gutierrez wins title at Illinois Kids Open
The Norridge eighth-grader already has shown his diligence to accomplish his goals against opponents on the wrestling mat and also in the classroom, where he sports a 4.0 grade-point average. While being smart comes naturally to Gutierrez, ...
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Jobs in Norridge

Despite being a relatively small town, Norridge is a thriving economic community... and many businesses are hiring! Click the links below for job opportunities in and around Norridge, IL.

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Norridge School District 80 is seeking dynamic primary educators for maternity leave positions for primary grade classrooms at John V. Leigh School. The... ...
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Loss Prevention Associate: Jobs in this category responsible for providing excellent customer service, protecting company assets through activities in safety... ...
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Restaurant Lead: Assist management with the training of associates and provide input about associate performance for Restaurant associates as well direct... ...
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Movie Listings For Norridge Movie Theatre

AMC Lowes Movie Theatre in Norridge is a staple of the community and has provided entertainment for all ages for many years. Click the links below to see what's playing today!
1. The Vow - $41.2M
A husband endeavors to win back his new bride's heart after she loses her memory in a tragic car accident...
2. Safe House - $40.1M
A rookie CIA operative goes on the run with a rogue former intelligence officer after a South Africa...
3. Journey 2: The Mysterious Island - $27.3M
Intrepid young explorer Sean Anderson (Josh Hutcherson) traces a mysterious distress signal to a rem...
4. Star Wars: Episode I -- The Phantom Menace 3D - $22.4M
Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) is a young apprentice Jedi knight under the tutelage of Qui-Gon Jinn...
5. Chronicle - $12.0M
A loner (Dane DeHaan) escapes his abusive home life and discovers a mysterious crater that gives him...

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Here's what Yelpers have to say about Food in Norridge

Irv & Shelly's Fresh Picks (Niles)  
"Great concept. Delivery was seamless and friendly. Here are excerpts from the leaflet included in the fresh picks single box: "Why Local? Most food is..." more
Produce World (Norridge)  
"They have a super selection of seasonal fruit and veggies and ethnic food products that well serve the local community. I only wish they had more organic..." more
Allegretti's Bakery (Norridge)  
"Do not go to this bakery. My daughter's birthday cake looked like a 3 year old decorated it. I was so disappointed and upset. When I called to complain..." more
Middle Eastern Flair (Norridge)  
"I am not an expert on middle eastern cuisine, this is my second time trying it. The roast chicken, baba ghaunoush, falafels and swarmha were excellent...." more
J Bean Coffee (Norridge)  
"Love it!" more
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