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Chicago Midway Airport

Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is located just ten miles (16 kilometers) from downtown Chicago. One of the fastest growing airports in the continent, Chicago Midway Airport serves over 17 million travelers each year.

Chicago Midway Airport currently has three concourses, serving major airlines such as American, Continental, and Southwest. Recent improvements have included an expansion of baggage claim areas and ticket counters, and a new terminal-concourse bridge.

Chicago Midway Airport offers easy access from central Chicago in under 30 minutes via Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Orange Line buses, regional buses, downtown and suburban shuttles, and interstate highways. An hourly shuttle also operates between O'Hare International and Midway airports (7:00 am to 10:00 pm). Extensive short- and long-term parking is available, with the six-story Midway Airport parking garage offering access to the new Midway terminal building.

Chicago Midway Airport provides comprehensive facilities and services, including a quality selection of restaurants, cafes, gift and news shops, a business center, cash dispensers, police kiosks, and an interfaith chapel. Facilities and services for disabled travelers and for treating medical emergencies are available. Concourse A houses the Battle of Midway Memorial and an SBD Dauntless dive bomber suspended from the ceiling.

Chicago Midway Airport is served by many US domestic carriers. Whilst scheduling can occasionally place airplanes at any gate, typically airlines board in standard areas. The following shows standard boarding areas (where you will find a ticket and information desk) and US telephone numbers for the airline.

Concourse A (Gates A1-A19)

Frontier Airlines - +1 800 432 1359
Northwest Airlines - +1 800 225 2525
Southwest Airlines - +1 800 435 9792
Ted - +1 800 225 5833

Concourse B (Gates B1-B26)

Comair - +1 800 927 0927
Delta Air Lines - +1 800 221 1212
Southwest Airlines - +1 800 435 9792

Concourse C (Gates C1-C3)

American Airlines - +1 800 433 7300
Continental Airlines - +1 800 525 0280

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridgeview,_Illinois

Bridgeview, Illinois

County:

Cook

Township:

Lyons, Palos, Stickney and Worth

Mayor:

Steven M. Landek

ZIP code(s):

60455

Area code(s):

708

Population (2000):

15,335 density-mi = 3,716.5

Area:

4.1 mi² (10.7 km²)

Per capita income:

$18,802
(median:$41,976)

Home value:

$125,065 (2000)
(median: $131,500)

Website:

villageofbridgeview.com

Demographics^[1]

White

Black

Hispanic

Asian

87.42%

0.82%

9.42%

2.22%

Islander

Native

Other

0.00%

0.30%

3.97%

Bridgeview is a village in Cook County, Illinois in the United States. It is located approximately 13 miles from the Chicago Loop. As of the 2000 census, the village population was 15,335. The village of Bridgeview is home to the Chicago Fire of Major League Soccer.

Geography

Bridgeview is located at 41°44′33″N 87°48′24″W(41.742432, -87.806789). / 41.7425°N 87.80667°W / [2]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 4.1 square miles (10.7 km²), all of it land.

The southern border of the town is 103rd Street between 76th Avenue and Harlem Avenue. The northern border is staggered between 6700 South on the west side of the rail tracks and 6900 south on the east side of the rail tracks.

Bridgeview borders the following communities: Bedford Park, Nottingham Park (unincorporated Cook County, often considered part of Chicago due to its 60638 ZIP code), Burbank, Oak Lawn, Chicago Ridge, Palos Hills, Hickory Hills and Justice.

Demographics

As of the census^[3] of 2000, there were 15,335 people, 5,631 households, and 3,812 families residing in the village. The population density was 3,716.5 people per square mile (1,433.6/km²). There were 5,825 housing units at an average density of 1,411.7/sq mi (544.6/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 87.42% White, 0.82% African American, 0.30% Native American, 2.22% Asian, 3.97% from other races, and 5.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.42% of the population, including 7.7% of Mexican descent.

The top five non-Hispanic ancestries reported in Bridgeview as of the 2000 census were Polish (25.7%), Irish (17.2%), German (15.1%), Italian (9.0%) and Arab (7.2%).^[4]

There were 5,631 households out of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.3% were non-families. 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.30.

In the village the population was spread out with 24.9% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 97.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $42,073, and the median income for a family was $52,490. Males had a median income of $38,843 versus $25,881 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,802. About 5.3% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.5% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over.

Public Education

Bridgeview is served by a few different grade school districts.Most elementary and middle school students attend schools in Indian Springs District 109. Other are split between Summit District 104, and North Palos District 117.Most high school students go on to Argo Community High School District 217. Others attend Consolidated High School District 230 Amos Alonzo Stagg High School in Palos Hills.

Government

Bridgeview is in Illinois' 3rd congressional district.

History

The earliest settlement in Bridgeview occurred in the 1830s, when the area was still populated by Native American groups. By the 1870s German and Italian settlers began moving into the area for farming purposes. Dutch migrated to the area by the 1920s at which time farming began to decline; real estate and industry began to develop the area considerably. When Lake Michigan water became available to the area, the population began to grow significantly. Bridgeview was incorporated in 1947 with an initial population of approximately 500 residents.

Bridgeview's motto is "A Well Balanced Community," as the village's zoning is divided equally into residential, commercial, and industrial areas. Its proximity to Chicago's Midway Airport and downtown, along with access to major highways, has made it a crossroads of the inner southwest suburbs.

The Fifth District Circuit Court of Cook County is located in Bridgeview near 103rd Street and 76th Avenue.

Professional sports

Bridgeview has recently become the home of the Chicago Fire professional Major League Soccer team, whose stadium was funded by the village of Bridgeview and will be operated by the Fire's parent company, Anschutz Entertainment Group. Toyota Park is home to not only the Fire, but also the Fire Reserves and Chicago Fire Premier teams as well. Toyota Park hosted the 2006 Major League Soccer All-Star Game, and continues to be a premier venue for important concerts. The village has also developed a plan to have mixed commercial and residential zone near the stadium to give the town a commercial and residential hub near the stadium. Development has not yet been approved.

Arab culture on Harlem Avenue

Today, Bridgeview, particularly Harlem Avenue, is a major center of Arab American cultural life in America. Numerous self-owned businesses create an atmosphere similar to that of many Arab diaspora communities across the world. Some businesses include: ethnic grocery stores (containing imported groceries and appliances used to cook regional dishes, cultural souvenirs, and calling cards used specifically for customers to use when speaking to relatives overseas), Hookah lounges, Middle Eastern sweets, and mosques and Christian Arab Churches.[1]

Land value has skyrocketed in the area surrounding the Bridgeview Mosque Foundation (home to the largest Arab-Muslim community in the Midwestern U.S. outside Metro Detroit), reflecting high demand by Muslims to live near the mosque and adjacent private schools. On average, a vacant lot sells for $250K-$300K, which is comparable to wealthier southern and southwestern Chicago suburbs such as Orland Hills and Palos Park. .

References

^ "Census 2000: Census 2000: Detailed 60-Page Demographic Profiles for All Counties, Townships, & Municipalities in Northeastern Illinois". Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning. http://www.nipc.org/forecasting/SF3_Profile_Place/. Retrieved on 2008-08-01.
^ "US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2005-05-03. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
^ Profile of General Demographic Characteristics, Bridgeview, IllinoisPDF (39.0 KiB). U.S. Census Bureau. Accessed 2007-03-30

Bridgeview

Bridgeview offers a pleasant blend of residential, commercial and industrial development. It is blessed with a mix of old and new homes, an active rail center, and a productive industrial park district. Bridgeview is near the center of Chicagoland’s expanding housing and retail markets.

Location & Transportation

LOCATION
The Village of Bridgeview is located just south of 65th Street and north of 103rd Street. The community is bounded on the west by the communities of Justice and Hickory Hills and on the east by Bedford Park, Burbank, and Oak Lawn. Access to the Tri-State Tollway occurs at 95th Street and I-55 at 52nd Street.
Date of Incorporation: 1947
Square Miles: 3.6
Distance from Loop: 16 miles

TRANSPORTATION
Highways serving community: 1 Federal, 1 State, 2 County
Interstate highways serving community: I-55, I-294
Motor Freight Terminals: 15
Local Carriers: 3
Interstate Carriers: 3
Intrastate Carriers: 7
Nearest Commercial Airport: Midway - Distance 4 miles
No. of Commercial Flights Per Day: 250
Private Aircraft Maintenance Available: Yes
Commercial Bus Service: Pace
Commuter Rail: Metra

Parks & Recreation

PARKS
Bridgeview is home to several parks throughout the community. Commissioners Park is the largest and contains a Pool and Sports Complex. Softball fields, playgrounds, and basketball courts can be found at Wierzba Memorial, Fedor Memorial and Founders parks. Muehe Park is the site of the Recreation Center, while open fields make up Ulrich Park. All of these are great places to enjoy the outdoors and take the kids.

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
70 Acres of Park Land
Parks: 7
Ballfields: 6
Soccer Fields: 2
Tennis Courts: 4
Jogging Paths: 6
Playgrounds: 6
Outdoor Pools: 1
Ice Skating Rinks: 1 indoor

Medical

Number of Hospitals Available to Community: 6
Total Number of Beds Available: 3,217
Nearest Trauma Center: Christ Hospital, Oak Lawn
Travel Time to Trauma Center: 6 minutes

Bridgeview Public Library

The Bridgeview Public Library offers education, informational, cultural and recreational resources and services to people of all ages in the Bridgeview community. The library provides books, periodicals, audio cassettes, videos, CDs, DVDs, fax service, Internet access, copiers (black/white and color), children’s and adult’s programs, reference services, word processing and much more.

Community Services

Animal Control...................................... 708-974-6140

Better Business Bureau.......................... 312-832-0500

Bridgeview Community Center................ 708-458-4675

Bridgeview Park District......................... 708-594-1818

Bridgeview Public Library....................... 708-458-2880

Bridgeview Sports Dome........................ 708-924-8290

C.E.D.A. .............................................. 708-458-2736

ComCast Cable..................................... 866-594-1234

Com–Ed .............................................. 800-334-7661

Court House......................................... 708-974-6000

Crisis Center for So. Suburbia................ 708-429-7293

Driver’s License Facility.......................... 312-793-1010

Equal Emply. Opport. Comm. (EEOC)...... 800-669-4000

Health Department................................ 800-545-2200

IL. Dept. Senior Helpline........................ 800-252-8966

Metropolitan Family Services.................. 708-974-2300

Moraine Valley Post Office..................... 708-233-5530

Nicor Gas............................................. 888-642-6748

Public Works........................................ 708-924-8053

Senior Citizens Commission................... 708-594-6538

Social Security Administration................ 800-772-1213

Water Department................................ 708-594-2526

District Legislature

3rd District: Congressman, William D. Lipinski

5309 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Tel: 708-424-0853 Fax: 708-424-1855

http://www.lipinski.house.gov/

11th District: Senator Louis Viverito (D)

viverito@senatedem.state.il.us
6215 W. 79th Street, Suite 1A, Burbank, IL 60459
708-430-2510 / Fax: 708-430-2610

16th District: Senator Jacqueline Collins (D)

collins@senatedem.state.il.us

1155 W. 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60620
773-224-2830 / Fax: 773-224-2855

18th District: Senator Edward Maloney (D)

maloney@senatedem.state.il.us

10444 S. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60643
773-881-4180 / Fax: 773-881-4243

22^nd House District – Speaker, Michael J. Madigan (D)

mmadigan@hds.ilga.gov

6500 S. Pulaski, Chicago, IL 60629

773-581-8000 Fax: 773-581-9414

31^st House District – Mary E. Flowers (D)

mflowers@hds.ilga.gov
2525 W. 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60652
773-471-5200 / Fax: 773-471-1036

Fifth Municipal District Circuit Court of Cook County

10220 S. 76th Avenue, Bridgeview IL 60455

Court House 708-974-6288 / Fax: 708-974-6021

Acting Presiding Judge, Honorable David P. Sterba

Services include all court agencies plus Public Health Clinics, County Clerk, Assessor, and County Treasurer.

Assessor.............................................. 708-974-6451

General Info......................................... 708-974-6500

Public Defender.................................... 708-974-6470

Sheriff’s Office...................................... 708-974-6806

Social Services Dept.............................. 708-974-6100

States Attorney Office........................... 708-974-6250

W.I.C................................................... 708-974-6530

Bridgeview Area Education

Elementary & Intermediate: High Schools:

School Dist. #104 Dist. #217

708-458-0505 708-728-3200

Summit Office Argo Community

6021 S. 74^th Ave. High School

Summit, IL 60501 7329 W. 63^rd St.

Wharton, Graves, Walker, Argo, IL 60501

Walsh & Heritage Middle School.

School Dist. #109 Dist. #229

708-496-8700 708-424-5200

Indian Springs School Dist. Oak Lawn Community

7540 S. 86th Ave. High School

Justice, IL 60458 9400 Southwest Hwy.

Dr. Jon N. Nebor, Superintendent Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Bridgeview, Player Primary Ctr.

Robina Lyle, F. A. Brodnicki

and G.T. Wilkins

School Dist. #117 Dist. #230

708-598-5500 No. Palos Office 708-974-7400

Palos Township T.37, R.12 Consolidated High School

7825 W. 103^rd St. A.A. Stagg High School

Palos Hills, IL 60465 8015 W. 111^th St..

Quin, Oakridge, Glen Oaks, Palos Hills, IL 60465

Dorn & H.H. Conrady

Marist High School

School Dist. #122 773-881-5300

708-599-5550 Ridgeland Office 4200 W. 115^th Street

Worth Township T.37, R.13 Chicago, IL 60655

6500 W. 95th St.

Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Queen of Peace High

Columbus Manor, Kolb, 708-458-7600

G.W. Lieb, Harnew & Simmons 7659 S. Linder Ave.

Burbank, IL 60459

AQSA School

708-598-2700 St. Lawrence High

7361 W. 92nd St. 708-458-6900

Bridgeview, IL 60455 5556 W. 77^th Street

Burbank, IL 60459

St. Albert The Great

708-424-7757

5535 State Road Colleges:

Burbank, IL 60459

Moraine Valley

St. Louis De Montfort Community College

708-599-5781 708-974-4300

8840 S. Ridgeland Ave. 9000 W. College Dr.

Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Palos Hills, IL 60465

St. Patricia School Northwestern College

708-598-8200 800-682-9113

9000 S. 86th Ave. 7725 S. Harlem Ave.

Hickory Hills, IL 60457 Bridgeview, IL 60455

Bridgeview Faith & Worship

Bridgeview Church of Christ .................. 708-599-0080

Bridgeview Church of God...................... 708-496-8333

Bridgeview Congregation

of Jehovah’s Witnesses.......................... 708-563-1154

First Baptist Church of Bridgeview........... 708-458-2429

The Mosque Foundation ....................... 708-430-5666

Smyrna Missionary Baptist Church.......... 708-458-7619

St. Fabian Catholic Church .................... 708-599-1110

Temple Manantial De Vida .................... 708-728-9767

Clubs & Organizations

American Cancer Society...................... 800-ACS-2345

24 Hour Cancer information www.cancer.org

Bridgeview Lions Club............................ 708-458-1038

Bridgeview Senior Citizen Club............... 708-594-6508

Bridgeview Tumbling Program................ 708-594-1818

Chicago Southland

Convention & Visitors Bureau................. 708-895-8200

Cub Scouts, Pack #13........................... 708-599-5506

Golden Agers........................................ 708-594-6538

Ken Dushek, President

K-9 Citizen Dog Club.............................. 708-594-1818

Marcia Monahan

Kids Safe City....................................... 708-458-6343

Joan Simon, Program Director

E N T E R T A I N M E N T

Amusement Arcade:

Sinbad’s Castle Arcade

9010-12 S. Harlem Ave. 708-430-4806

Andy Prus fax 847-288-0773

www.sinbadcastle.com

Bar

Tiger Lounge

8500 S. Harlem Ave. 708-598-7000

Thedore DeLis fax 708-538-7001

Bowling

El-Mar Bowl

8435 S. Harlem Ave. 708-598-6250

Tom Zelensky

Bus Charter

Treasures of America Tours, Inc.

8351 S. 77^th Court 708-598-2295

Alan Perkins fax 708-598-2296

Sports Teams

Chicago Fire Soccer

7000 S. Harlem Ave. 708-496-6791

Ryan M. Robbins fax 708-496-6050

www.chicago-fire.com

Chicago Machine

223 W. Erie St., Ste #5 312-255-1522

Chicago, IL 60610 fax 312-255-1525

John Meister

Chicago Red Stars

7300 S. 71^st St. 708-496-9508

Amber Simons fax 708-496-9515

Windy City Thunderbolts

14011 S. Kenton Ave. 708-489-2255

Crestwood, IL 60445 fax 708-489-2999

Mike Verschave

Video Rental & Sales

Archer Express, Inc. Jaroslaw Zawierta

7352 W. 79th St. 773-988-1242

M & P Video Corporation Malee Suwnanwong

7436 S. Harlem Ave. 708-458-3565

Dining

AL-Bawadi Grill

7216 W. 87^th St. 708-599-1999

Kal Ismall fax 708-599-2999

Brown’s Chicken & Pasta

8719 S. Harlem Ave. 708-430-8677

Bernie Egan fax 708-599-9330

China Buffet

8803 S. Harlem Ave. 708-233-1888

Ji Guang Zheng fax 708-233-6337

Culver’s of Bridgeview

9229 S. Harlem Ave. 708-598-1400

Guy & Kathy Hollis, Owners fax 708-598-1444

www.culvers.com

Del Carmen Mexican Restaurant

7239 W. 87^th St. Maria Blanco 708-599-4399

Dukes Drive-In www.dukesitalianbeef.com

8115 S. Harlem Ave. 708-599-0576

Bill or Sue Humphrey fax 773-498-4080

El Tizon Mexican Restaurant

9014 S. Harlem Ave. 708-576-8441

Jose Torres fax 708-576-8442

Huckle Berry’s Pancake House

7201 W. 84^th St. 708-598-7575

Sam Musa fax 708-598-7474

IHOP Restaurant

7240 W. 79t St. 708-594-5770

Azhar H. Chaudhry fax 708-594-5786

Jimmy’s Drive In 8304 S. Roberts Rd., Justice

Dino Margaritio 708-598-6467

Joe’s Italian Villa

8807 S. Harlem Ave. 708-599-1431

Loretta Serio fax 708-599-1686

Kentucky Fried Chicken 8944 S. Harlem Ave.

708-598-9585 Eileen Hokinson, Mgr.

McDonald’s #517

8611 S. Harlem Ave. 708-599-1750

John Nardi fax 708-599-1751

Patio Restaurant, Inc.

9100 S. Harlem Ave. 708-598-2099

Janet Koliopoulos or 708-430-1313

www.patioribs.com

Dining

Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant

8128 W. 95^th St. 708-599-5306

Hickory Hills, IL 60457 fax 708-599-7210

Glenn Gonzalez

Taqueria Los Magueyes, Inc.

7101 S. Harlem Ave. 708-924-4550

Silvia Garcia fax 708-924-6481

Whitney’s Café & 95^th St. Grill

Hilton Oak Lawn Hotel 708-229-8943

9333 S. Cicero Ave. Oak Lawn, IL 60453

The View Restaurant

8930 S. Harlem Ave. 708-599-9101

George Zaharopoulos fax 708-599-9159

Zacarelli’s Pizza

7540 W. 103^rd St. 708-233-1500

Ron Memeti fax 708-233-1210

h o t e l & M o t e l _____ _

Hotel

Days Inn of Bridgeview

9625 S. 76th Ave. 708-430-1818

Diane Pasciak, Dist. Mgr. fax 708-430-1894

Hilton Oak Lawn

9333 S. Cicero Ave. 708-425-7800

Oak Lawn, IL 60453 fax 708-425-1665

Rick Harmon www.oaklawn.hilton.com

Holiday Inn Countryside

6201 Joliet Road 708-354-4200

Countryside, IL 60525-3958 fax 708-354-4241

Chuck Martin

Super 8 Motel

7887 W. 79th St. 708-458-8008

Bernadette Weber fax 708-458-9248

Motel

Bridgeview Inn

10030 S. Harlem Ave. 708-430-5810

Jay Patel fax 708-430-7624

Clayton Motel Anna Grancarich

7240 S. Harlem Ave. 708-458-5946

New Relax Inn

7336 S. Harlem Ave. 708-458-1015

David Patel fax 708-458-1024

R E C R E A T I O N

Camping (Rental & Sales)

House of Camping

8424 S. Harlem Ave. 708-599-2650

George Andrews Sr. fax 708-599-0838

Transportation

Treasures of America Tours, Inc.

8351 S. 77^th Court 708-598-2295

Alan Perkins fax 708-598-2296

Visitors Bureau

Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau

2304 - 173rd St. 708-895-8200

Lansing, IL 60438 fax 708-895-8288

Jim Garrett www.visitchicagosouthland.com

Programs

Batter Up Baseball Academy

7509 W. 99^th Pl. 708-430-8992

Shane Brogan fax 708-598-3825

Bridgeview Community Center

7902 S. Oketo Ave. 708-458-4675

Jim Nagel, Manager fax 708-924-8086

Bridgeview Park District

8100 S. Beloit 708-594-1818

Tom Landek fax 708-594-1735

Bridgeview Sports Dome 8900 S. 77^th Ave.

Brandon Neace 708-924-8290

Kids Safe City

8110 S. Ferdinand 708-458-6343

Joan Simon fax 708-458-6345