Hillside, Illinois

About Hillside

Hillside is a close-knit town in northeastern Illinois with an estimated population of 8,031.

Hillside holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 3.17 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,533 residents per square mile.

📰 Local News

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What Makes Hillside Unique

• Positioned in northeastern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 8,031.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Hillside

• Emilio's Tapas Bar — spanish
• Home Run Inn Pizzeria — pizza
• IHOP — breakfast
• Joe's BBQ & Fish, Delicia's Ice cream & Juice Bar
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Al Capone's Gravesite · Attraction
• Bishop's Mausoleum · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Hillside

• Forest Glen Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Hillside

• Hillside Elem School
• Proviso West High School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🌤️ Current Weather

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Source: National Weather Service

🗺️ Map of Hillside

🏘️ Nearby Communities