Chicago Ridge is approximately 15 miles SW of the Chicago Loop and got its name from the “Ridges” of soil that were created when eight trainloads of fill were removed from the area and used to fill in part of Lake Michigan for the Columbian Exposition of 1892.
Suburban in feel, the village is ideal for families looking for more space than more densely populated urban areas. Ridge Mall is a premier one-stop shopping destination for Southwest Chicagoland and features a fresh mix of grocery, designer fashions, dining and entertainment for the entire family.