Bridgeview, Illinois
Village · Population 16,559 · #153 in Illinois
About Bridgeview
Bridgeview, IL is a close-knit town located in northeastern Illinois with an estimated population of 16,559.
Bridgeview holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 4.12 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,019 residents per square mile.
📰 Bridgeview News Today
- Bridgeview Man Who Exposed Himself To Woman In Business Charged With Misdemeanor: Police Patch · Aug 18
- Bridgeview, IL delays 'Little Palestine Way' street sign unveiling on Harlem Avenue; some claim Sen. Willie Preston interfered ABC7 Chicago · Jul 10
- Police disperse crowd lighting fireworks in Bridgeview, Illinois CBS News · Jul 5
- Bridgeview Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 27
- State senator accused of holding up honorary street sign over ‘retaliation' NBC 5 Chicago · Jul 10
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Bridgeview Unique
- The only place in America named Bridgeview — 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 16,559.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Bridgeview
- Al Bawadi Grill — middle eastern
- Mama Luigi's Restaurant — italian
- Maple-N-Jams
- Melt n Dip — dessert (café)
- Patio BBQ — barbecue
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Qamaria Yemeni Coffee (café)
- Sallora & Sam Bakery - Grill — middle eastern
- Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
- Emilio's Pizza — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Haunted Trails · Theme park
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Bridgeview
- Commissioners Park reviews ★
- Founders Park reviews ★
- Millette Memorial Park reviews ★
- Muehe Memorial Park reviews ★
- Newcastle Park reviews ★
- Nottingham Park reviews ★
- Veteran’s Park reviews ★
- Wierzba Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Bridgeview
- Bridgeview Elem School
- George W Lieb Elem School
- Robina Lyle Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)16,559
Rank in state#153 of 1,294
Land area4.12 sq mi
Density4,019/sq mi
Coordinates41.7403, -87.8067