About

Ideally situated at the intersection of the Tri-State Tollway and the Stevenson Expressways, Burr Ridge offers boutique-style shopping, fine dining, and endless natural beauty. With five hotels and over 20 restaurants, the Village of Burr Ridge offers an experience like no other suburb! 

Mayor: Gary Grasso

Village Clerk: Sue Schaus

Trustees: Guy Franzese, Al Paveza, Anita Mital, Tony Schiappa, Joseph Snyder, Russell Smith

Village Administrator: Evan Walter

Chief of Police: John Madden

Public Works Director: David Preissig

Community Development Director: Janine Farrell

Population: 11,134

The Mayor and Board of Trustees meet the second & fourth Monday at the Village Hall Board Room.

The History of Burr Ridge

The area now known as Burr Ridge was once the home of the Sioux, Pottawattamie, Ottawa, and Chippewa Native Americans. After the Treaty of New Echota in 1835, most Native Americans were relocated from the region to the west of the Mississippi. In the early 1950s, the area was sparsely settled, and large tracts of land were devoted to farming. The gently rolling hills and wooded sections of the eastern portion of the region were, for the most part, divided into five-acre tracts. On October 30, 1956, a one-square-mile area bounded by Old Route 66, County Line Road, 79th Street, and the east line of the Denemark Farm was incorporated as the Village of Harvester.

On October 20, 1956, in the garage of a residence on Drew Avenue, 143 residents of Robert Bartlett's Estates (the one square mile area bounded by Old Route 66, County Line Road, 79th Street, and the east line of the Denemark Farm, which is now Burr Ridge Industrial commons) cast their votes on the question of incorporation. Two days later, the results were official (76 votes for and 67 against), and on October 30, 1956, the incorporation of the Village of Harvester was confirmed. The new Village had approximately 75 homes and a population of less than 300.

In August 1961, the territory north of Route 66, including the 414-acre International Harvester research facility (now the CNH Industrial facility and the Fieldstone, High Grove, Oak Grove, and Chestnut Hills developments), was annexed to the Village. The annexation included the area known as Burr Ridge Estates (which the Busby family developed into five-acre tracts in the early 1950s. The Busby family's farm ran along County Line Road near Plainfield Road and was called the "burr ridge" due to the large stand of burr oak trees. In August 1962, the community changed the Village's name to Burr Ridge. The burr oak leaf became the Village emblem. Its slogan – "A Very Special Place" – was the title of a small book written in 1976 to reflect on the Village's pride at its 20th Anniversary. Shortly after the change in the Village's name, the former Babcock dairy farm was annexed to the Village for development as Carriage Way. Milk from this farm had been processed and distributed to the Chicago Guernsey Dairy Center, now the site of Sedgley Estates.

In 1984, Burr Ridge became the first in DuPage County to provide Lake Michigan water to all its customers and, by 1997, became known as one of the 300 wealthiest communities in America. To preserve the hallmark woodlands, ponds, and wetlands, the Village founders monitored the transformation of large tracts of open farmland and woodlands in the years after incorporation. Burr Ridge became a planned community of approximately seven square miles, with 11,259 residents residing in about 4,000 homes.

The burr oaks still exist in Burr Ridge, along with fine homes on generous lots and distinguished townhome communities. Local shopping and high-quality office parks are blended into this natural setting, attracting those who become both residents and valued members of the business community. The well-balanced mix of the business and residential communities has allowed Burr Ridge to maintain a healthy corporate fund and one of the lowest tax rates in DuPage County.

Burr Ridge truly is "A Very Special Place."

Burr Ridge for Businesses

Nestled 19 miles west of the Chicago loop, Burr Ridge is home to distinguished houses on large lots in quiet neighborhoods, fine dining, upscale shopping, quality hotels, excellent recreational opportunities, highly rated schools, open land for new business and a progressive business environment. The thriving business community ensures that Burr Ridge, year after year, maintains one of the lowest tax rates in DuPage County.

Worth magazine named the community one of the top 250 wealthiest communities in the country. In 2011, The Business Journals exclusive ‘On Numbers’ report ranked the quality of life in Burr Ridge second out of 955 Midwestern communities.

Straddling the border of DuPage and Cook Counties, Burr Ridge is conveniently located at the intersection of I-294 and I-55, just minutes from I-355 and 290. These expressways provide direct access to O’Hare and Midway airports. Three train stations in neighboring communities, hotel shuttles, and a Pace Bus facility in downtown Burr Ridge provide easy access to regional transportation and downtown Chicago without all the congestion.

Home to over 500 large and small local and national businesses, occupying more than 6 million square feet of floor area and employing over 10,000 people, Burr Ridge has a carefully planned mix of office and industrial parks and two well-designed retail areas in a natural setting. The two retail centers, County Line Square and Burr Ridge Village Center, are conveniently located at the southeast corner of County Line Road and host exciting community events each year. From an annual 5k race and Car Show to a weekly outdoor summer concert series, thousands of residents and visitors come from the region to enjoy the amenities in Burr Ridge.

Facts & Figures

Source: US Census 2020, Intersect Illinois

Village Services

News & Information

Visit the Village's website (https://www.burr-ridge.gov) for the latest information on Village meetings and programs, community news and events, and more. Get instant updates on Village programs and events by following us on social media (Facebook, Instagram, NextDoor) and sign up for emergency alerts through Nixle.

Brush Pickup

The Village offers curbside brush pickup every fall on the 4^th Monday in October. Residents who have brush that is too large to be picked up by the normal landscape waste through Groot can place it beside the road no later than 7:00 AM on the 4^th Monday in October. Once the contractor has passed your street, they will not return.

Refuse Collection & Recycling

The Village of Burr Ridge contracts with Groot Industries for its refuse, recycling, and yard waste collection needs. Residents can receive information regarding the particulars of the services through Groot Industries, by contacting Village Hall staff, or visiting the village’s website.

Voter Registration

Eligible voters may register at Village Hall by appearing in person with two forms of identification, including one showing the applicants’ current address, during regular business hours.

Public Transportation

BNSF passenger railroad stations are in neighboring Villages of Clarendon Hills, Hinsdale, and Western Springs. PACE bus service into Chicago is available through the Burr Ridge Park N Ride Facility located in Downtown Burr Ridge. Commuters can access the Pace schedule through the website: https://www.pacebus.com.

Building Permits

The Village of Burr Ridge requires building permits for construction at residential, commercial, and industrial properties, including work occurring in the right-of-way. Detailed information about building permits and the permitting process is available by visiting the Village’s website. As of May 1, 2024, the Village of Burr Ridge has implemented a new building permit fee schedule.

Additional Services in Burr Ridge

Fire Protection Districts

The Tri-State Fire Protection District serves the portion of Burr Ridge west of County Line Road and South of Plainfield Road. The Pleasantview Fire Protection District serves the rest of the Village. Both fire districts, which are separate taxing bodies and serve more than Burr Ridge, provide both fire protection and paramedic services to the community.

Park Districts

The Village of Burr Ridge does not offer a parks and recreation program because residents are served by either the Burr Ridge Park District or the Pleasant Dale Park District. Most DuPage County residents are in the Burr Ridge Park District, while most Cook County residents are in the Pleasant Dale Park District. The jurisdictional boundaries of the Park Districts are not solely based on county lines. Your property tax bill will tell you which park district you belong to.