Bridgeview is a village of about 57,000 15 miles southwest of downtown Chicago. Bridgeview has a balanced mix of commercial, industrial and residential development. Recreational/Educational Opportunities include the programs at the Park District, the Public Library and the Community Center. Most schoolchildren attend district 109 schools, and go on to Argo Community High School, district 217. (See below for details on schools).

Transportation needs are served by area highways (I-294/Tri-State Tollway, I-94/Dan Ryan Expwy., I-57), and major local roads (Cicero Ave., 95th. St.). Commuter service to downtown is provided by Metra's Rock Island Line in Oak Lawn, Summit or Oak Forest. Travel time to the downtown Chicago station is about 35 minutes. Local bus service is available from PACE. The RTA Travel Info. Number is 1-800-972-7000.

Village Hall: 708-594-2525 NICOR: 708-547-6400

Commonwealth Edison: 1-800-334-7661 Ameritech (Phone): 1-800-942-8163.

Fire Dept. For emergencies, 708-458-2121. Otherwise, 708-458-8383

Police Dept.: 708-458-2131 Public Library: 7840 W. 79th. St. 708-458-2880

Litle Company of Mary Hospital: 708-422-6200 MacNeal Medical Center: 708-598-4900

Palos Community Hospital: 708-460-5300 St. Francis Hospital: 708-597-2000

7329 W. 63rd. St.

Summit, IL 60501

708-458-3500

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Special Education, P.E. Classes, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, Hot Lunch Program, Foreign Language, Counseling, Extra-Curricular Activities, Sports, English as a Second Language (ESL).

IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Table below.

Features: Gym(s), Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Cafeteria, Library, Auditorium/Stage, Outdoor Playground, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s).

Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus P.E., Art, Music, Special Education.

Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Vocational Education.

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

All IGAP Test Scores are from the '96/'97 school year.

80th. St. & 82nd. Ave.

Justice, IL 60458

708-496-8700

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Hot Lunch Program, Computer Literacy, Special Education, P.E. Classes, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, Early Childhood, Preschool Screening, English as a Second Language (ESL).

Features: Gym(s), Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Library, Auditorium/Stage, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Cafeteria, Outdoor Playground (Grades K-6).

Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Special Education.

Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E.

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Tables below.

District Schools (Bridgeview grade schools only):

Wilkins Elementary/Junior High. 80th. St. & 82nd. Ave., Justice, IL 60458, 708-496-8705/8708.

Bridgeview Elementary. 7800 Thomas Ave., Bridgeview, IL 60455, 708-496-8713.

Lyle Elementary. 7800 76th. St., Bridgeview, IL 60455, 708-496-8722.

Editor's Note: Tuition quoted is the weekly rate for full-time care. Codes in parenthesis: I for Infant, T for Toddler, 2 for Age 2, P for Preschool (Ages 2-5 or 3-5), K for Kindergarten, SA for school-age. For part-time preschool programs (2, 3, or 5 mornings or afternoons per week), the tuition quoted is monthly, with 2x, 3x, or 5x in parenthesis to indicate the number of days per week for each program. While we make a reasonable effort to maintain accuracy, we don't guarantee that all information is correct. For any categories that are blank, please call the center for that information.

8100 S. Beloit Ave.

Bridgeview, IL 60455

708-594-1818

Equipment/Physical Features: Outdoor Playground(s), Gym(s), Swimming Pool(s), Tennis Court(s), Sports Fields.

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Tennis, Swimming, Basketball, Dance, Ballet, Gymnastics, Soccer, Baseball, Arts & Crafts, Music, Reading/Stories, Karate, Volleyball, Hockey, Football.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Fitness, Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis, Swimming, Golf.

Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Trips.

Other Services: Preschool.

7900 S. Oketo Avenue

Bridgeview, IL 60455

708-458-4675

The center offers recreational, educational and health-related programs and services for all ages. Facilities include two meeting rooms, a craft room, a gym with stage, a game room, offices, and a kitchen. Children can participate in Tumbling, Soccer, Cub Scouts, and Homework Help. Programs for adults include Weight Watchers, Sewing Club, and Neighborhood Watch. Senior Meetings and Senior Movies are held here. The Cook County Department of Health holds Immunization Clinics at the center. Some community organizations, such as American Legion, Lions Club and Hamfester meet at the center. Bingo is offered every Wednesday night.