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Economic Development As the City of Countryside does not levy a municipal property tax on City businesses (or City residents), this is a financial incentive for businesses to remain or relocate to Countryside. However, the City recognizes that certain commercial ventures may need additional municipal assistance. City Development programs: - Sales Tax Revenue Sharing Program - Expedited Permit Processing Cook County Business Incentives: - Cook County Property Tax Incentives - Cook County No Cash Bid Program - Cook County Revolving Loan Fund - Cook County Industrial Revenue Bonds Additionally, the State of Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity lists a wide variety of state incentives at Click here for more information Countryside Plaza Area Located along LaGrange Road and averaging a daily traffic count of 35,200 vehicles per day, the 637,000 sq. ft. Countryside Plaza offers some of the finest retail offerings in the City. It is home to retail anchors Best Buy, JoAnn Fabric, PETsMART, Office Depot, Home Depot, Value City Furniture. The Plaza also offers many smaller retail outlets and restaurants. Look for the opening of Half Price Books and Edible Arrangements in the Plaza. The Plaza is completing a $10 million redevelopment, which includes façade improvement landscaping and reconfigured entrances. The updated look is an attraction to area shoppers. LaGrange Road and 55th Street Area This is the highest volume intersection in the City. Recently some chain stores have downsized creating opportunities for new retail outlets. Countryside Profile - Centrally located in the heart of the western suburbs, just minutes from downtown Chicago, O'Hare and Midway Airports - Adjacent to Interstate 55 (Stevenson Expressway) and Interstate 294 (Tri-State Tollway) - No municipal real estate tax - 431 hotel/motel rooms; 48 restaurants - Incorporated in 1960 - Home Rule Community - 6,000 residents and over 475 businesses providing more than 3,000 jobs - Excellent parks and recreation system, an outstanding police department and fire protection district, as well as superb local schools - Regional retail center anchored by 13 auto/cycle dealers and 17 auto/cycle brands - Home of the "start" of Historic Route 66 Scenic Byway - Population 3-Mile: 84,018 5-Mile: 256,202 - Households 3-Mile: 31,752 5-Mile: 97,287 - Household Income 3-Mile: $99,914 5-Mile: $94,414 Available properties in Countryside For more information Contact Dudley Onderdonk, Director of Community and Economic Development (708) 485-2464 Email the Community Development Department |
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