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Introduction to Hillside, Illinois
Hillside, Illinois, in Cook county, is 5 miles W of Berwyn, Illinois and 13 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The village has a population of 8,155.
Hillside History
Hillside was incorporated in 1905. The earliest settlers in this area were Thomas Reed Covell and his family, who came to live here in of October 1833. In the 1840s, German Lutheran immigrants developed farms and established Hillside’s first school and church. Railroad construction contributed immensely to the development of this region.
Hillside and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Hillside
Local museums include the Adler Planetarium, the Chicago Children’s Museum and the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art. The Turtle Island Children's Water Park, Adventure Bay Water Park and the Hillside Commons are some popular local recreational spots.
Hillside Transportation
Chicago O’ Hare International is the nearest major airport.
Hillside Higher Education
Dominican University, Elmhurst College, the College of DuPage and Triton College are all accessible from Hillside.
Comparing Hillside to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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