Norridge, Illinois

About Norridge

Norridge, IL is a close-knit town located in northeastern Illinois, home to 14,817 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Norridge holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.81 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 8,186 residents per square mile.

📰 Norridge News Today

• Paolo Barone Obituary (2026) - Norridge, IL - Cumberland Chapels - Norridge Legacy obituary · Aug 17
• Norridge Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
• Schedule - Ridgewood Rebels (Norridge, IL) Football 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 8
• VIDEO: Fallen powerline in Norridge burns through pre-school fence NBC 5 Chicago · Mar 6
• Rino Bevilacqua Obituary (2026) - Norridge, IL - Cumberland Chapels - Norridge Legacy obituary · Aug 16

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Norridge Unique

• The only place in America named Norridge — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• 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 14,817.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Norridge

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Norridge

• Boon Cafe — indian (café)
• Edelweiss — german
• Elly’s Pancake House — american
• Hooters — burger
• La Capannina Coffee (café)
• Navat Restaurant — middle eastern
• Outback Steakhouse — american
• Red Lobster — seafood
• Villa Napoli — italian
• Lins Mandarin Sushi — sushi

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Schiller Woods Magic Water Pump · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Norridge

• Grandparents Park reviews ★
• Hiawatha Park reviews ★
• Schiller Playfield · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Schiller Woods East · Nature reserve reviews ★
• KE19 · Garden reviews ★
• KE20 · Garden reviews ★
• KE38 · Garden reviews ★
• Norridge Park reviews ★
• Schiller Woods North Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★

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

🏫 Schools in Norridge

• J Giles Elem School
• J Leigh Elem School
• Pennoyer Elem School
• Ridgewood Comm High School

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

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Norridge

🏘️ Nearby Communities