Palestinian-American hub with popular events in the Chicago suburbs
Bridgeview shares its suburban environment with many of its surrounding communities in the southwestern Chicago area. But a distinctive cultural identity, vibrant local events and acclaimed education options help set life in this village apart. On the south side of Bridgeview, the Little Palestine neighborhood is home to one of the largest Palestinian American communities in both Chicagoland and the country. “It’s got a huge Muslim population with a large mosque," says Jason Nash, a broker with @properties Christie’s Real Estate who was raised in the area. "For families of the religion, it’s a huge draw.”
Bridgeview is located alongside a large industrial area.
Bridgeview has a number of memorials for the armed services.
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Rave reviews for Al Bawadi Grill
Al Bawadi Grill is one of the area’s most acclaimed Middle Eastern eateries, offering a comprehensive menu of mezza small platters, shawarma and kebab dishes. Al Hamawi Roastery specializes in traditional Mediterranean coffee and also offers nuts, chocolates and baklava. Other popular stops in town include Melt n Dip for breakfast and Lindy’s Chili for Chicago diner fare.
Mainstream shopping options in Bridgeview include Aldi and Tony’s Fresh Market, alongside a few specialty box stores like Menards and Hobby Lobby. Halal meats and imported groceries are specialties at Al-Amal Supermarket & Bakery. Additional major retailers like Kohl’s and Dick’s Sporting Goods are available at the Chicago Ridge Mall, about 4 miles southeast of town.
Interior Al Bawadi Grill located in the Harlem Corners mall.
Tonys Fresh Market is a great place for produce in Bridgeview.
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Single-family homes southwest of Chicago
Bridgeview’s home market is generally split between single-family properties and smaller options like townhomes, duplexes and condos. Split-level, Cape Cod and ranch-style homes are plentiful, and most of them were built between the 1940s and 1980s. A small selection of manufactured homes round out the area’s options. The village’s median home value is much lower than the national median and similar to neighboring communities like Chicago Ridge, Worth, Hickory Hills and Burbank. Some areas on the south side of the village near Interstate 294 may experience higher noise levels.
Aerial view of the neighborhood on the North side of Bridgeview.
Bridgeview features many single family homes of moderate size.
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Soccer and music festivals at SeatGeek Stadium
Sports and music fans in town are just minutes away from SeatGeek Stadium. “It gets a nice variety of sporting and entertainment events,” Nash says. Bridgeview’s hometown venue hosts home games for the Chicago Stars women’s soccer team and the Chicago Hounds rugby team. The stadium is also home to annual music festivals like the rap-focused Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash and the electronic-themed North Coast Festival. The venue also hosts local events like the Cook County 4-H Fair and Palestine Fest. Fourth of July celebrations and holiday festivities are generally held at Commissioners Park.
SeatGeek Stadium soccer entrance sign with stadium entrance in view.
SeatGeek Stadium Soccer Field is home of Chicago Red Stars in Bridgeview.
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Public schools and Islamic private schools in Bridgeview
Several public school districts cover the Bridgeview area. Indian Springs School District 109 serves public school students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Niche gives the district a B-plus rating. Students at Argo Community High School can enroll in any of 21 courses offering dual credit at Moraine Valley Community College or other universities; the school holds an A-minus grade on Niche.
Private school options in town include Aqsa School, an all-girls Islamic school with a B grade on Niche. The A-minus ranked Universal School offers co-ed classes and serves more than 700 students, making it one of the largest Islamic schools in the Chicago area. Both schools are close to the Mosque Foundation, one of the area’s key spiritual centers for residents of the Muslim faith since the 1950s.
Bridgeview Elementary School has great academic and athletic opportunities for students.
Robina Lyle Elementary School has 307 students that attend their school.
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Indoor and outdoor recreation at Commissioners Park
Commissioners Park is one of the main recreational hubs in town, offering outdoor amenities like a pool, paved walking trails and a playground alongside an indoor fitness center. The park also doubles as a hub for youth sports practices and all-ages activities like music and dance programs. Bridgeview’s temperature reaches average lows of about 20 degrees in the winter, with heavy snowfall between December and March. Summer highs are generally within the mid-80s.
Bridgeview residents are able to play sports at Wintrust Sports Complex.
Bridgeview residents can use the Wintrust Sports Complex.
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15 miles from the Chicago Loop
Pace bus stops are available along major roads like Harlem Avenue and 79th Street for local travel in Bridgeview. Commuters headed to other parts of Chicagoland can catch Metra trains from the Chicago Ridge station about 4 miles south of the village. Interstates 294 and 55 connect the Bridgeview area to greater Chicago for commuters, alongside South Harlem Avenue and U.S. Route 20. The downtown Chicago Loop is about 15 miles northeast, while Chicago O’Hare International Airport is 25 miles north.
Crime information in Bridgeview
According to FBI data, violent crime in Bridgeview fluctuated between 2015 and 2020. Property crime reached a high in 2016 before falling in the following years. Data for years after 2020 is not readily available.
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