Chicago Ridge, IL town hall & government
Chicago Ridge spent $24.8 million in the year to December 31, 2022, about $1,803 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Chicago Ridge's government.
Where Chicago Ridge's money goes
Where the money comes from
- From the state 45%
- Property taxes 23%
- Utility sales 16%
- Other taxes & licenses 7%
- Interest, fines & other 6%
- Fees & charges 4%
Who works for Chicago Ridge
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Community High School District 218
Chicago Ridge's high school district, shared with Alsip, Calumet Park, Merrionette Park, Robbins, Blue Island and Crestwood. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Illinois districts overall: 52% local, 38% state, 10% federal
- Local 56%
- State 38%
- Federal 7%
Of the $25,321 per pupil, $13,874 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Also serving Chicago Ridge: Chicago Ridge School District 127-5 ($17,726 per pupil) · Ridgeland School District 122 ($18,609 per pupil) · Oak Lawn Community High School District 229 ($21,502 per pupil).
Which schools Chicago Ridge kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Chicago Ridge pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact Chicago Ridge's government
Who represents Chicago Ridge
Chicago Ridge is represented in Congress by Senators Richard J. Durbin and Tammy Duckworth and Representative Sean Casten. J. B. Pritzker is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.