BURR RIDGE, IL 60527

Population:

 

Under 12,000

 

How Far From Chicago

 

Burr Ridge is approximately 19 miles west of Chicago.

 

Claim to Fame                                                Start Your Burr Ridge Home Search Here!

 

In 1917, the International Harvest Company tested the world's first all-purpose tractor, the Farmall, on 414 acres they had purchaed for an experimental farm.

Transportation to City

 

Close to Highway I 55
 

Transportation to Airports

 

28 minutes to O'Hare airport, 20 minutes to Midway airport by car.

Shopping!


Brand New! Burr Ridge Village Center featuring Coldwater Creek, Ann Taylor, Eddie Bauer, Aeropostale, Chico's, Banana Republic, etc. has just opened.

Nearby Mall within 15 minutes: Oak Brook 

 

Local Groceries: Dominique, Jewell,

 

Eating Out

New! Cooper Hawks Restaurant--Burr Ridge Village Center
Giordanos for Pizza.

Nearby Oak Brook Center offers a variety of upscale restaurants.

Employment Opportunities:

Many professionals commute to the city or work nearby in the communities.  Retail and service jobs are available around the community. Check for Burr Ridge jobs at Monster.com or Hotjobs.com


Sports & Fun Things to Do

 

Burr Ridge Park District has a tremendous offering of programs for all ages including, youth football, little league baseball, soccer, etc. For those that like to jog or walk, the Illinois Prairie Path runs through Lombard.
 

Professional sports-Chicago Bears, Bulls, Cubs, White Sox, Blackhawks. Minor league baseball: Kane County Cougars, Schaumburg Flyers. Minor League Hockey: Wolves.


For things to do in and around Burr Ridge check out: http://chicago.metromix.com

 

Schools

 

Burr Ridge residents are serviced by 4 primary school districts, 62, 107, 180, 181, and Districts 86 and 204 for High School. Religious and private schools are offered as well.


 

For more community info on Burr Ridge, IL go to:

http://www.burr-ridge.gov

http://www.greatplacesgreathomes.com and click on Community Profiles

 

 

The selections and views on this page are my personal views. Please feel free to email with suggestions on improving this page at john@greatplacesgreathomes.com



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