Norridge, Illinois (Paperback)

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Norridge is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 14,582 at the 2000 census. The current Mayor of Norridge is Ronald A. Oppedisano.The village is completely surrounded by Chicago and Harwood Heights.The name "Norridge" was suggested by resident Mrs. Link. "Nor" comes from Norwood Park Township, and "Ridge" comes from the nearby suburb of Park Ridge.Norridge is sometimes referred to as "Island Within A City," because along with nearby Harwood Heights, it is surrounded by Chicago on all sides.A history book of the same name was written by Norridge author Tom McGowen.