The area bounded by Western on the East, Peterson Avenue on the North, the North Branch of the Chicago River on the West, and Foster Avenue on the South, was originally the wooded area of the Budlong brother’s farm.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Annen, who moved into the Budlong Woods subdivision in 1919, found that they were part of St. Ita’s parish.

The church was a portable structure, procured from St. Timothy’s parish, and was located on Lincoln Avenue between California and Fairfield.

In April 1928, with a budget of $185,000, the construction of a building, which would serve as a school and a temporary church, was begun.

With cooperation of the City of Chicago, the “alley” parallel to Bryn Mawr Avenue was also acquired.

The following sports are offered for St. Hilary School students: Basketball, Football, Golf, and Volleyball.

St. Hilary provides instruction in regular music classes, band, choir, ukulele club, and CODAs.