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.

📰 Hillside News Today

• John A. Carpino Obituary | Russo's Hillside Chapels | Hillside, IL Tribute Archive · Aug 18
• Driver dead after crash in Hillside, Illinois CBS News · Jul 30
• Hillside Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
• 1 killed, 1 injured in Hillside crash on Mannheim Road ABC7 Chicago · Jul 30
• Obituary for Cathy J. Somers Russo's Hillside Chapels · Jun 15

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

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.

🎡 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

🗺️ Map of Hillside

🏘️ Nearby Communities