City of Countryside

City of Countryside The City of Countryside Early settler Joseph Vial and his family were among the first people to settle in the Countryside area in 1833. ft. Countryside Plaza.

A reflection on the City’s name, the country land in and around Countryside was originally inhabited by the Potawatamie Native American Indians and later by early American pioneers in the beginning of the 19th century. The area remained large expanses of rural farmland until the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, when the fire sent thousands of City dwellers into what is now the West Suburban Chicago Reg

ion. With land selling for only $2 an acre, areas such as Countryside offered a respite from the congestion and industry in Chicago. Some of the earliest families to settle in the area included the Conrads, Craigmills, Henrys, Murphys, Polks and Winslows. Despite the settlement of these early Countryside inhabitants, the area largely remained a quiet farming community until the post World War II era when suburban areas such as Countryside began to experience explosive growth. Countryside and many of its Western Suburban neighbors sustained similar housing booms as City residents began to construct new homes in the area. These new pioneers came looking not for farmland this time but rather for affordable homes and safe places to raise and educate their children. The area’s first residential subdivision was LaGrange Terrace, built in 1947; it was later followed by the Don L. Dise and Edgewood Park subdivisions in the 1950’s. Countryside began its transformation into a bedroom community for workers commuting into Chicago. Following inquiries from surrounding incorporated communities, the City of Countryside was officially incorporated in 1960. With a 1960 population of about 2,000, the City has since almost tripled its original population, primarily through annexation of surrounding residential areas. Among the first orders of business for the new city was street construction and building a water works system, both of which were developed in the 1960’s. The construction of the Stevenson Expressway in the mid-1960’s, when combined with the heavily traveled LaGrange Rd., also created a great deal of retail and industrial growth in and around Countryside through the 1980’s, including the construction of the landmark 548,000 sq.

Car show judging is happening now come see all the great cars!
06/06/2026

Car show judging is happening now come see all the great cars!

*UPDATED FLYER* LIVE MUSIC FROM 4PM-10PM
06/03/2026

*UPDATED FLYER* LIVE MUSIC FROM 4PM-10PM

06/02/2026
On Tuesday, June 23rd the Pleasant Dale Park District and PDPF are having a joint opening/celebration of the 50th time c...
06/01/2026

On Tuesday, June 23rd the Pleasant Dale Park District and PDPF are having a joint opening/celebration of the 50th time capsule that is buried. Stop by to watch history in the making!

🎶 11 DAYS TO GO! 🎶🚗Our Route 66 Centennial Car Show is rolling into town on Saturday, June 6, and we can’t wait to celeb...
05/26/2026

🎶 11 DAYS TO GO! 🎶🚗

Our Route 66 Centennial Car Show is rolling into town on Saturday, June 6, and we can’t wait to celebrate with everyone! Here’s the full breakdown of an incredible day of classic cars, food, drinks, and live music!

🕗 8:00 AM – NOON
Car registration with Showcase Classics

🏆 NOON
Car judging begins! Walk around and check out all the amazing vehicles entered in the show. Beer tents and food vendors will also be open and ready to serve up great eats and cold drinks all afternoon long!

🚘 Car judging wraps up around 4:00 PM… but the fun is just getting started!

🎵 LIVE MUSIC LINEUP 🎵

🎺 Jose Valdes & The Mambo All Stars
🕓 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM

🎸 Rock & Rye
🕠 5:45 PM – 7:45 PM

🎻 The DB's
🕗 8:15 PM – 10:00 PM

🌟 Please bring your lawn chairs and stay for an unforgettable evening of music and Route 66 fun!

We are so excited for this event and hope to see everyone there for a full day of celebration, cars, music, food, and community! 🚗🎶✨

City offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day. Regular business hours will resume o...
05/22/2026

City offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26. We wish everyone a safe and meaningful holiday.

Starting May 31 and June 1, riders will see more frequent trips, extended evening and weekend hours. Please see the ser...
05/22/2026

Starting May 31 and June 1, riders will see more frequent trips, extended evening and weekend hours. Please see the service change update for Route 330.

May 17-23 is National Public Works Week!During Public Works Week, we proudly recognize the hardworking individuals who k...
05/20/2026

May 17-23 is National Public Works Week!

During Public Works Week, we proudly recognize the hardworking individuals who keep our community running every single day.

They keep our streets and sidewalks clear of snow, respond during a storm and remove debris, monitor water distribution system, keep our parks looking beautiful, plant trees in parkways, respond to water main breaks, etc. Their dedication often happens behind the scenes, but their impact is seen and felt throughout our entire city.

If you see a Public Works employee, please thank them for all the hard work they do!

A Memorial Day Ceremony hosted by the American Legion Post 1941 will be held on Monday, May 25 at 11:45 AM at Memorial P...
05/19/2026

A Memorial Day Ceremony hosted by the American Legion Post 1941 will be held on Monday, May 25 at 11:45 AM at Memorial Park as we honor and remember the brave men and women who served our country.

The Lyons Township Area Communications Center (LTACC) is accepting applications for a fulltime 9-1-1 Telecommunicators. ...
05/19/2026

The Lyons Township Area Communications Center (LTACC) is accepting applications for a fulltime 9-1-1 Telecommunicators. LTACC is a consolidated 9-1-1 communications center serving the Villages of La Grange, La Grange Park, and Western Springs’ Police and Fire Departments and the City of Countryside Police Department.

- OPEN POSITIONS - PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATOR (FULL TIME) NEW AND LATERAL TRANSFERS The Lyons Township Area Communications Center (LTACC) is accepting applications for a...

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803 Joliet Road
Countryside, IL
60525

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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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+17083547270

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