Introduction to Norridge, Illinois
Norridge, Illinois, in Cook county, is 5 miles SE of Des Plaines, Illinois and 11 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. Norridge is part of the surrounding Chicago metro area.
Norridge History
The village of Norridge was initially known by the names of "Goat Village," and "Swamp." On the suggestion of a resident, the name was later changed to Norridge. The village of Norridge was nearly annexed by Chicago in 1948 before it was incorporated as a village at the insistence of a local improvement association. In the 1950s, Norridge underwent a great deal of growth and development.
Norridge and nearby Attractions
- Charles Gates Dawes House
- Park Ridge Historical Museum
- Irish American Heritage Center
- Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park
- Brookfield Zoo
- Harlem-Irving Plaza Shopping Center
Things To Do In Norridge
Many historical locations are nearby, including the Charles Gates Dawes House, the Irish American Heritage Center, the Park Ridge Historical Museum, the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center and the Cernan Earth & Space Center. Some of the other attractions nearby are the Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park, the Friendship Park Conservatory and the Leaning Tower of Niles.
Norridge Transportation
Chicago O’Hare International Airport is close by.
Norridge Higher Education
Among the local institutes of higher education are the Lincoln Technical Institute and the J. Mars School of Real Estate Education. Other institutes nearby include the City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College, Triton College and Oakton Community College.
