The small village of Hillside is located in Cook County, IL, in the western suburbs of Chicago. With a population of about 8,200 people according to statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau, Hillside offers residents a perfect small-town lifestyle with the modern amenities and the recreation of a world-class city about 15 miles away. People looking for Hillside apartments for rent will love the tight-knit atmosphere and inviting residents of this community.

Hillside was established in 1905 and was considered to be the hub of the western suburbs. In 1928, the paving of Butterfield Road and building of the Hillside Bank allowed the community to prosper, and residents to easily commute down this road that now serves as a major transportation resource.

When looking for a Hillside apartment, one should consider that many people in this community travel downtown for employment, and the commute time is around 32 minutes in perfect traffic. With plenty of employment options in Chicago, residents can find virtually any industry in this bustling metropolis. Some of Chicago's top employers include SBC Ameritech, Advocate Health Care, United Parcel Service of America and the State of Illinois.

Hillside is home to the first rail-to-trail conversion in the nation: The Illinois Prairie Path. This multi-use trail spans about 61 miles throughout Cook, DuPage and Kane Counties. As the former railway of the old Chicago Aurora & Elgin electric railroad, this unique attraction allows residents to travel through time on an afternoon run.

People seeking more famous attractions can easily travel to Downtown Chicago. Residents of Hillside can easily attend a Bears game at the historic Soldier Field, shop down the Magnificent Mile, or view the city from the tallest building in the country, the Willis Tower (formerly known as the Sears Tower).

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