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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 Region. 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.

Time to clean out those desk drawers! The Township of Lyons is having a free shred event on Saturday, October 3rd from ...
09/30/2026

Time to clean out those desk drawers! The Township of Lyons is having a free shred event on Saturday, October 3rd from 8am-12 pm or until the truck is full.

09/17/2026

The countdown is on!! 10 DAYS UNTIL RACE DAY!!! If you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time! Registration link in profile.

Packet pick up will be held at Peak Running in downtown La Grange:

Friday, 9/25 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM
Saturday, 9/26 from 12:00 to 2:00 PM

Peak Running is offering all participants and families a 10% discount storewide and 15% off all kids shoes purchased during packet pick up.

If you can’t make it to packet pick up, please arrive early on 9/27 to grab your race bibs.

See you soon, runners! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: BLUEGRASS FEST EDITION! 09-12-2026We’re almost ready to kick off Bluegrass Fest 2026! Here are a few...
09/11/2026

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: BLUEGRASS FEST EDITION! 09-12-2026

We’re almost ready to kick off Bluegrass Fest 2026! Here are a few things you’ll want to know before you head our way!

⏰ FEST STARTS AT 3 PM!
Come early, grab some food, a cold drink, and get ready for an afternoon and evening of great bluegrass music!

🚗 FREE STREET PARKING
Park for free on surrounding streets. Please be mindful of posted parking restrictions.

COME HUNGRY!
We’ll have 2 food vendors serving up some delicious options:
• Ledo’s Pizza 🍕
• Tacos Mario 🌮

🍺 DRINKS ARE COVERED!
Enjoy selections from TWO local breweries:
🍻 Buckledown Brewing
🍻 Imperial Oak Brewing
🥃 Plus spirits from Brio!

GET YOUR BLUEGRASS FEST SHIRT!
We’ll have custom tie-dye Bluegrass Fest T-shirts for $30 and solid-colored shirts for $20!

💵 CASH ONLY FOR T-SHIRTS!

DONT FORGET YOUR LAWN CHAIR 🪑

Thank you to Bill Spalo and the Robert E. Coulter, Jr., Post 1941 American Legion for hosting our 9/11 Remembrance Patri...
09/11/2026

Thank you to Bill Spalo and the Robert E. Coulter, Jr., Post 1941 American Legion for hosting our 9/11 Remembrance Patriot Day Ceremony.

A special thank you to our Countryside Police Department and Pleasantview Fire Protection District for joining us and for the courage, dedication, and service they provide to our community every day. Your commitment to protecting and serving others embodies the spirit of the heroes we honor today.

As we mark the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, we are especially grateful to those who help ensure we continue to remember, honor, and never forget the lives lost, the heroes who answered the call, and the strength and unity of our nation.

09/08/2026
🍀 WE’RE HALFWAY TO OUR ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE! 🍀Mark your calendars and start getting your green ready because the cou...
09/08/2026

🍀 WE’RE HALFWAY TO OUR ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE! 🍀

Mark your calendars and start getting your green ready because the countdown is ON! 🇮🇪🍻🎶

📅 SAVE THE DATE

🍀 Saturday, March 6, 2027
📍 Countryside, Illinois

🚨 THE FINAL BAND HIGHLIGHT IS HERE! 🚨We’ve introduced you to the lineup, and now we’re wrapping things up with a band th...
09/04/2026

🚨 THE FINAL BAND HIGHLIGHT IS HERE! 🚨

We’ve introduced you to the lineup, and now we’re wrapping things up with a band that is bringing a whole new meaning to “Deadgrass!”

The Grateful String Band

In a world full of Grateful Dead tribute bands, The Grateful String Band takes things in a completely different direction. They combine the music of the Grateful Dead with their bluegrass prowess, putting their own unique string-band spin on Dead favorites, originals, and songs from the many musical chapters of the Grateful Dead universe.

If you're looking for your DEADGRASS FIX, you've come to the right place!

📅 SEPTEMBER 12, 2026
📍 Countryside Park- 630 61st St
⌚️3pm-10pm

BLUEGRASS FEST IS ONLY 8 DAYS AWAY! 🔥

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BAND HIGHLIGHT #3 — BIG SKY ENSEMBLE! 🎻🌄We’re officially in the home stretch… ONLY 9 DAYS UNTIL BLUEGRASS FEST! 🍻🎶Today...
09/03/2026

BAND HIGHLIGHT #3 — BIG SKY ENSEMBLE! 🎻🌄

We’re officially in the home stretch… ONLY 9 DAYS UNTIL BLUEGRASS FEST! 🍻🎶

Today we’re highlighting a group that brings a truly unique sound to our stage — Big Sky Ensemble! ✨

🎶 Cinematic. Inspirational. Poetic. Triumphant.

Big Sky Ensemble blends the sounds of bluegrass, and American roots, they create an enchanting experience that is both beautiful and unexpected.

If you love bluegrass but are ready to hear it in a whole new way, you do NOT want to miss Big Sky Ensemble!

📅 September 12, 2026
📍 Countryside Park- 630 61st St
⌚️3pm-10pm

⏰ 9 DAYS… WE’RE COUNTING DOWN! 🤠🎶🍻

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803 Joliet Road
Countryside, IL
60525

Opening Hours

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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