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About Countryside
The City of Countryside, located in the heart of the Chicagoland area, welcomes you to our website where you will find information about our City and all of its services. Incorporated in 1960, the City of Countryside is home to 6,000 residents and over 400 businesses.

Countryside's strong business community and sales tax base have allowed the community to provide a full range of high quality City services without the imposition of a municipal real estate tax. Countryside is also home to an excellent parks and recreation system, an outstanding police department and fire protection district, as well as superb local schools.

All of these aspects make Countryside the perfect location for your home and business. We again welcome you to our City website and look forward to seeing you in our City where you'll experience firsthand what makes Countryside such a thriving community.

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Getting Here
Countryside is conveniently located north of the Stevenson Expressway and east of I-294 in the western suburbs.

Countryside, Chicago's Western Gateway, is located 20 miles west of downtown Chicago.

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News


Countryside presents Harvest Fest!
10/2/2008 10:17:00 AM

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White Sox catcher to sign autographs in Countryside
9/18/2008 10:58:00 AM

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Cardinal Fitness to host Health Fair
9/17/2008 11:31:00 PM

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A Countryside Boost
9/17/2008 9:32:00 PM -City receives $75,000 in CDBG grants to upgrade Countryside’s roads and ramps
City receives $75,000 in CDBG grants to upgrade Countryside's roads and ramps
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Dining with the Mayor!
9/8/2008 1:41:00 PM
Couple wins dinner with the Mayor of Countryside

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Now Open! Visit Hacienda Cocula
8/26/2008 10:00:00 AM

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Ratatouille is coming to Countryside Park!
8/16/2008 11:22:00 AM

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Back to school again!
8/15/2008 3:00:00 PM

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Surf's Up at Countryside Park
8/15/2008 9:00:00 AM

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Come see the classic Wizard of Oz!
8/1/2008 11:55:00 AM

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First Movie of the Summer!
7/30/2008 11:41:00 PM

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Countryside Summer Newsletter
7/30/2008 4:45:00 PM

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Countryside car dealership begins expansion
7/30/2008 4:42:00 PM
Continental Nissan in the midst of an upgrade

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Looking ahead: Countryside's vision includes Town Center, entertainment district
7/23/2008 12:20:00 PM

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Countryside's Last Concert of the Summer - Change in Line-up!
7/22/2008 10:25:00 AM

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Countryside seniors staying healthy
7/17/2008 9:38:00 AM

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Special Autograph Signing in Countryside
7/10/2008 5:18:00 PM

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Live Karaoke!
7/10/2008 1:00:00 PM

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Dixieland Jazz Band Comes to Countryside Park!
7/2/2008 4:56:00 PM

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Shop Countryside for all your 4th of July needs!
7/1/2008 7:45:00 PM

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Come enjoy 50's, 60's and 70's music at Countryside Park!
6/26/2008 8:48:00 AM

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Indulge in instrumental music at Countryside
6/18/2008 9:57:00 AM

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Summer heats up and the cars get 'cool'
6/17/2008 11:31:00 AM
Countryside hosts Mitsubishi auto show

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Putting out the welcome mat
6/16/2008 10:16:00 AM
New Countryside hotel hosts grand opening

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A Special Father's Day!
6/10/2008 3:31:00 PM

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It's Reggae Night At Countryside Park!
6/10/2008 11:19:00 AM

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Let Johnny Russler and the Beach Bum Band take you away!
6/9/2008 4:33:00 PM

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Time to play!
6/9/2008 10:43:00 AM
Countryside rededicates and opens renovated Brancato Park

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Come enjoy the first Countryside concert of the season
6/3/2008 4:33:00 PM

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Passing the bag
5/23/2008 2:11:00 PM
Countryside retailer makes donation to environmental cause

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Route 66 Business Program
5/16/2008 10:22:00 AM

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On the Road again
5/11/2008 10:31:00 AM
Countryside announces 'Road to Route 66' special events

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Countryside announces 2008 special events
5/9/2008 11:00:00 AM

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It's a Cop on Top! Support Special Olympics
5/8/2008 11:25:00 AM

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When bad weather hits, Countryside is ready
5/8/2008 11:23:00 AM

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Click It or Ticket
5/8/2008 10:31:00 AM
Countryside Police participate in aggressive seat belt enforcement campaign
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Spend Mother's Day in Countryside
5/7/2008 10:50:00 AM

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A new look for retail
4/25/2008 11:13:00 AM
Salem Square shopping center to be renovated

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Get in the swing of things! Flagg Creek Golf Course now open
4/15/2008 3:57:00 PM

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Countryside makes donation to Pleasantdale Middle School
4/15/2008 1:55:00 PM
City of Countryside partners with McCook Quarry to donate $5,000 for New Lighting System at Pleasantdale Middle School
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City of Countryside newsletters
4/9/2008 9:51:00 AM

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Countryside Spring Newsletter
4/9/2008 9:44:00 AM

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Pizza, Pizza
4/7/2008 1:49:00 PM
Countryside Police Department Hosts "Cops & Tables" to benefit Special Olympics
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How's business?
4/4/2008 11:43:00 AM
Countryside uses ComEd Business Visitation Program to promote communities' economic development
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Winning Numbers
3/31/2008 1:17:00 PM
Countryside honored for excellence in financial reporting

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Changing the LaGrange Road landscape
3/27/2008 10:44:00 AM
Countryside pursues intent to purchase two properties

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It's Game Time: Watch March Madness in Countryside!
3/19/2008 12:34:00 PM

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You're invited to the Countryside Easter Egg Hunt!
3/18/2008 4:36:00 PM

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Spend some green in Countryside on St. Patrick's Day!
3/14/2008 11:51:00 AM

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Mayor Robert Conrad helps John Georges celebrate the 25th anniversary of J.C. Georges in Countryside.
Celebrate J.C. Georges' 25th Anniversary!
3/14/2008 10:27:00 AM

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Time to shop!
3/13/2008 3:18:00 PM
Dominick's completes store renovations at Countryside location

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Follow the signs
3/3/2008 1:42:00 PM
Flagg Creek Golf Course now featured on highway attraction signs

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Got Game?
2/26/2008 1:53:00 PM
Annual "Kids & Cops" D.A.R.E game draws large community involvement and excitement
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A look to the future
2/18/2008 10:48:00 AM
Countryside hires firm to assess their development opportunities
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Helping the Good Guys
2/15/2008 2:00:00 PM
Countryside Police Department raises $7,070 for the Special Olympics

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Police Chief to serve on State Association
2/15/2008 11:00:00 AM
Chief Swanson elected to Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police Board

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Getting It Done!
2/15/2008 11:00:00 AM
Countryside forms Economic Development Committee

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We want to hear from you!
2/14/2008 1:52:00 PM
Take the Countryside Recreation survey online
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Countryside 'Back on Track' With Arrival of More Salt
2/12/2008 12:00:00 PM
Despite Delivery Delays, City Stays On-Course by Conserving Supplies

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Romance is in the air
2/11/2008 11:12:00 AM
Embrace Valentine's Day this year in Countryside
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Donate blood at Countryside Valentine's Day Blood Drive!
2/11/2008 10:48:00 AM

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A perfect pairing
2/10/2008 10:58:00 AM
City partners with YMCA for summer day camp

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Safety first
2/8/2008 1:00:00 PM
Countryside installs new outdoor warning siren

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Getting to the heart of the matter
2/8/2008 12:50:00 PM
Countryside hosts Valentine's Day blood drive
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Save today at Cardinal Fitness!
2/6/2008 1:00:00 PM

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Watch the big game in Countryside!
1/31/2008 11:55:00 AM

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Photo by Dennis Sieron

City Administrator Ed Bailey outside the Mazda Dealership with Subaru Sales manager Darrell Matlock
Countryside auto market growing
1/24/2008 10:41:00 AM -Suburban Life

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Countryside makes improvements at parks
1/18/2008 11:47:00 AM

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Talking about a revolution
1/18/2008 11:46:00 AM
Mazda Autobarn part of LaGrange Road development

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Give blood!
1/18/2008 11:44:00 AM
Countryside hosts community blood drive
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Let the bridal expo help plan your wedding!
1/17/2008 3:20:00 PM

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Countryside antique store on FOX's Good Day Chicago!
12/7/2007 2:15:00 PM

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Edible Arrangements arrives in Countryside!
11/29/2007 4:20:00 PM

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Kick off the holidays at the Countryside Christmas Tree Lighting!
11/20/2007 3:49:00 PM

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Meet Santa at the Children's Christmas Party
11/20/2007 1:26:00 PM

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Mayor Conrad meets Chicago Bear Greg Olsen
11/14/2007 12:00:00 PM

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A spark on the property listings
11/14/2007 11:48:00 AM
Countryside puts former fire station property on the market

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Get your treats in Countryside!
10/31/2007 11:19:00 AM

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Enjoy the fall at Harvest Fest!
10/10/2007 4:00:00 PM

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TONIGHT: Don't miss the Countryside Car Show!
9/21/2007 9:25:00 AM

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Santa visits Countryside
9/11/2007 8:00:00 AM

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9/4/2007 11:27:00 AM

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Half Price Books coming to Countryside!
8/29/2007 4:15:00 PM

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Looking for Rt. 66 stories
8/29/2007 3:44:00 PM

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Get It Done in Countryside - Economic Development Opportunities
8/24/2007 3:59:00 PM

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Cardinal Fitness to host health fair and anniversary celebration
8/23/2007 4:00:00 PM

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Catch Countryside's last movie of the series
8/16/2007 3:25:00 PM

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Protecting our waters
8/2/2007 11:00:00 AM
Countryside opposes BP's dumping plan

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Now showing in Countryside: Friday night movie
7/25/2007 10:37:00 AM

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Countryside takes leadership role in preserving Route 66
7/23/2007 11:00:00 AM
City to host special meeting to collect local memories on historic route
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Cops go all-terrain
7/23/2007 11:00:00 AM
Police Department receives new vehicle for community service
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Tonight's forecast: free, family fun!
6/7/2007 12:00:00 PM
Come out tonight (rain or shine) to Countryside Park for the first event of gocountryside.net Celebrate 2007!
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Celebrate Mom in Countryside this Sunday!
5/9/2007 2:00:00 PM

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Celebrate with Mom at William Tell's Mother's Day Brunch!
4/16/2007 2:00:00 PM

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Countryside unofficial election canvass results
4/10/2007 11:00:00 AM

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Hop into Countryside for an Easter celebration!
3/20/2007 11:49:00 AM

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March Madness in Countryside!
3/12/2007 11:48:00 AM

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Don't forget Valentine's Day...Wednesday, February 14
2/7/2007 3:19:00 PM

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Cheer on the Chicago Bears in Countryside!
1/31/2007 4:30:00 PM
The Bears are off to the Super Bowl, come cheer them on!
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