Countryside, Illinois

About Countryside

Countryside is a close-knit town in northeastern Illinois with an estimated population of 6,246.

Officially, Countryside is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.88 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,169 residents per square mile.

📰 Countryside News Today

• Editorial: As Trump rose, Harley-Davidson fell. Now this Midwest icon needs to get back in gear. Chicago Tribune · Aug 17
• Countryside Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 24
• Jean R. "Jeaner" Dolgner Obituary (2026) - Countryside, IL - Hallowell & James Funeral Home - Countryside Legacy obituary · Mar 10
• William Tell opens in Countryside, IL Asian Hospitality · Feb 3
• Rosalie Winter: Missing Countryside woman has been found FOX 32 Chicago · May 8

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Countryside 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

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,246.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Countryside

• Applebee's — american
• Don Javi Taco Grill — mexican
• Fajitas Mexican Restaurant — mexican
• Honey Jam
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• Viet Heritage Cuisine — vietnamese
• Casciani's Pizzeria — pizza
• El Alebrije — mexican
• Hooters — burger
• Jameson's Charhouse — steak house

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Countryside

• Andrew Whiting Memorial Park reviews ★
• Arie Crown Forest · Nature reserve reviews ★
• City Park reviews ★
• Country Club Park reviews ★
• Finn Park reviews ★
• Ideal Park reviews ★
• Lenzi Avenue Park reviews ★

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

🏫 Schools in Countryside

• Ideal Elem School

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

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Countryside

🏘️ Nearby Communities