Metra Pedestrian Access Update June 14, 2019

Work Completed This Week

• JE Landworks placed and fine graded sand for brick pavers.
• JE Landworks began setting brick pavers

Upcoming Work Planned for Next Week

• D Construction will begin masonry work for the planter. 
• JE Landworks will continue to inst...

Street Paving Update - June 14, 2019

Work Completed this Week

• Finished pouring concrete sidewalks and ADA ramps on Herrick Road
• Finished pouring concrete sidewalks, ADA ramps and curb/gutter on Forest Avenue
• Poured concrete sidewalks, ADA ramps and curb/gutter on Barrypoint Road
• Removed and pour...

Metra Pedestrian Access Update June 7, 2019

Work Completed this Week

• D Construction completed a sewer repair on the south side of Bloomingbank Road.
• D Construction placed and graded stone sub-base for brick pavers along the west side of Bloomingbank Road.
• Carrera Concrete framed and poured concrete cu...

Street Paving Update - June 7, 2019

Work Completed this Week

• Poured concrete driveway on Herrick Road at St. Mary Church
• Poured concrete sidewalks and ADA ramps on Herrick Road
• Poured concrete curb & gutter along Forest Avenue
• Poured concrete sidewalks and ADA ramps along Forest Avenue
• Remov...

Metra Pedestrian Access Update May 31, 2019

Work Completed this Week

• Carrera Concrete constructed new curb and gutter and exposed aggregate sidewalk on Bloomingbank Road.
• D Construction framed, installed rebar and poured concrete yhe footing for the masonry wall planter at the southwest quadrant of B...

Street Paving Update - May 31, 2019

Work Completed this Week

• Poured concrete curb & gutter along Herrick Road
• Poured concrete ADA ramps at intersection of Herrick Road & Cowley Road
• Poured concrete sidewalk along Herrick Road
• Removed remaining sidewalk, curb & gutter and 1 driveway ...

Street Paving Update - May 24, 2019

Work Completed this Week

• Removed sidewalk, curb & gutter on Herrick Road
• Removed existing ADA ramps at intersection of Herrick Road & Cowley Road

Upcoming Work Planned Next Week

• Pour concrete curb & gutter along Herrick Road
• Pour concrete ADA ramps...

Commuter Lot 1 Construction Update - May 24, 2019

Work was substantially completed and the lot was opened to the public on Friday, May 17.  Remaining work to be completed includes installation of the permanent light poles and miscellaneous punch list work. 

Metra Pedestrian Access Update May 24, 2019

Work Completed this Week

• Storm sewer improvements were completed on Bloomingbank Road.
• Pavement, curb and gutter, and sidewalk removals were completed on Bloomingbank Road.

Upcoming Work Planned Next Week

• Excavate dirt and place sub-base stone at the curb &am...

Street Paving Update - May 17, 2019

Work Completed this Week

• There was no work on this project during the past week.

Upcoming Work Planned for Next Week

• Removing curb & gutter on Herrick Road.
• Removing existing ADA ramps at Herrick Road & Cowley Road.

Commuter Lot 1 Construction Update - May 10, 2019

Work Completed this Week

• Completed permeable paver installation and inlaid pavement markings.
• Installed remaining concrete sidewalk and driveway pavements.
• Installed span wire for parking sign installation.

Upcoming Work Planned Next Week

• Install plantings and...

Construction Notice - Metra Pedestrian Access Project

The Metra Pedestrian Access Improvement Project is scheduled to begin on Monday, May 13, 2019.  The project consists of reconstructing the intersection at Riverside Road and Bloomingbank Road, installing brick paver pedestrian walkways, bicycle r...

Commuter Lot 1 Construction Update - May 3, 2019

Work Completed this Week

• Continued brick paver installation.
• Installed brick paver parking striping.
• Removed curb and sidewalk in preparation for concrete installation.

Upcoming Work Planned Next Week

• Begin installing plantings in rain garden (weather permitti...

Commuter Lot 1 Construction Update - April 26, 2019

Work Completed this Week

• Installed small aggregate to level for brick paver installation.
• Began brick paver installation.

Upcoming Work Planned Next Week

• Begin installing plantings in rain garden.
• Continue brick paver installation.
• Install remaining concrete cu...

Street Paving Update - April 26, 2019

Work Completed this Week

• Removed frames on all drainage structures to be adjusted or reconstructed on Herrick Road, Forest Avenue and Barrypoint Road.
• Installed new catch basins and a sanitary manhole on Herrick Road.

Upcoming Work Planned Next Week

• Sawcuttin...

Street Paving Update - April 19, 2019

Weekly Report #1 - April 19, 2019

Work Completed this Week

• Mobilized to Herrick Road.
• Investigated all existing drainage structures.
• Sawcut removal limits for drainage structure replacement on Herrick Road and Forest Avenue.

Upcoming Work Planned Next...

Commuter Lot 1 Construction Update - April 19, 2019

Work Completed this Week

• Installed final course of aggregate prior to brick paver installation with fine grading and roller compaction.
• Installed remaining curb and gutter and concrete edge restraint within parking lot.
• Removed sidewalk along north Bloomingb...

Commuter Lot 1 Construction Update - April 12, 2019

Work Completed this Week

• Installed coarse aggregate subgrade in parking lot.
• Installed remaining storm sewer and observation wells.
• Final grade in Rain Garden 1 and Rain Garden 2.
• Installed seed and blanket along the rain garden.
• Began concrete curb installati...

Commuter Lot 1 Construction Update - April 5, 2019

Work Completed this Week

• Installed electrical conduit, bollard foundations and light pole foundations.
• Installed wire span poles and foundations.
• Installed storm sewer and open manhole connections to the rain garden.
• Removed existing drainage structures.

Upcom...

2019 Road Construction

The Village's 2019 street resurfacing projects are scheduled to begin on Herrick Road on April 15.   Forest Avenue and Barrypoint Road will also be resurfaced.  IDOT has awarded the resurfacing contract to Lindahl Brothers of Bensenville...

Commuter Lot 1 Construction Update

Work Completed this Week

• Completed removals of parking lot existing subbase down to final subgrade.
• Completed removals and grading for subgrade elevations for Rain Garden 1 and Rain Garden 2.

Upcoming Work Planned Next Week

• Remove existing parking lot drainag...

Commuter Lot 1 Construction Update

Work Completed the Past Week

• Work began on March 16, 2019.
• Installed temporary lighting in Riverside Swim Club parking lot.
• Installed temporary striping/numbering in Riverside Swim Club parking lot and additional train station parking.
• Installed tree protecti...

Village Board of Trustees Meeting Thursday

The Board of Trustees of the Village of Riverside will meet on Thursday, June 20, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. in Room 4 of the Riverside Township Hall, 27 Riverside Road.  The public is encouraged to attend.  If you are unable to attend the meeti...

Metra Pedestrian Access Update June 14, 2019

Work Completed This Week

• JE Landworks placed and fine graded sand for brick pavers.
• JE Landworks began setting brick pavers

Upcoming Work Planned for Next Week

• D Construction will begin masonry work for the planter. 
• JE Landworks will continue to inst...

Street Paving Update - June 14, 2019

Work Completed this Week

• Finished pouring concrete sidewalks and ADA ramps on Herrick Road
• Finished pouring concrete sidewalks, ADA ramps and curb/gutter on Forest Avenue
• Poured concrete sidewalks, ADA ramps and curb/gutter on Barrypoint Road
• Removed and pour...

Register for the Independence Day 5K

Join us here in Riverside for a beautiful start to your Independence Day. Register for the Riverside 5K today online or at the Historic Water Tower. Online Registration closes 5 PM, July 2nd. It is also available at the Riverside Recreation Department at ...

Annual Reduced Pressure Zone Device (RPZ) Inspection

irrigation system, fire suppression system or in-ground pool without an above ground air gap must obtain an annual reduced pressure zone (RPZ) back flow prevention inspection.  This annual inspection is a requirement of the EPA and Illinois Plumb...

Metra Pedestrian Access Update June 7, 2019

Work Completed this Week

• D Construction completed a sewer repair on the south side of Bloomingbank Road.
• D Construction placed and graded stone sub-base for brick pavers along the west side of Bloomingbank Road.
• Carrera Concrete framed and poured concrete cu...

Street Paving Update - June 7, 2019

Work Completed this Week

• Poured concrete driveway on Herrick Road at St. Mary Church
• Poured concrete sidewalks and ADA ramps on Herrick Road
• Poured concrete curb & gutter along Forest Avenue
• Poured concrete sidewalks and ADA ramps along Forest Avenue
• Remov...

Temporary Parking Changes Effective June 7

With the reopening of Commuter Lot 1, some temporary on-street parking spaces will be eliminated effective June 7.  

Effective Friday, June 7, the following temporary spaces will no longer be available:

• Spaces 210-217 - Just east of the Township Ha...

Temporary Parking Changes Effective June 7

With the reopening of Commuter Lot 1, some temporary on-street parking spaces will be eliminated effective June 7.  

Effective Friday, June 7, the following temporary spaces will no longer be available:

• Spaces 210-217 - Just east of the Township Ha...

Spring & Summer Property Maintenance Reminders

Spring is here.  Typically, this is the time of year when weather improves and thoughts turn to outdoor activities. Many residents undertake home improvement and landscaping projects during the Spring & Summer months. Please remember that all...

Vehicle Sticker Enforcement Update

Many residents recently received a letter from the village entitled:  Vehicle Sticker Enforcement Effort.  The Village has not done an enforcement canvas of vehicle stickers since 2010.  Since the last integrity check, many resi...

Riverside Fishing Derby Rescheduled

Due to the water level and unsafe conditions, the Fishing Derby originally scheduled for this Sunday, June 9th has been rescheduled. The Fishing Derby will now take place on Sunday, July 14th. The time of the event will remain the same at 3:00 pm - 5:00 p...

Metra Pedestrian Access Update May 31, 2019

Work Completed this Week

• Carrera Concrete constructed new curb and gutter and exposed aggregate sidewalk on Bloomingbank Road.
• D Construction framed, installed rebar and poured concrete yhe footing for the masonry wall planter at the southwest quadrant of B...

Street Paving Update - May 31, 2019

Work Completed this Week

• Poured concrete curb & gutter along Herrick Road
• Poured concrete ADA ramps at intersection of Herrick Road & Cowley Road
• Poured concrete sidewalk along Herrick Road
• Removed remaining sidewalk, curb & gutter and 1 driveway ...

Register today for the Riverside Independence Day 5K

Register today for the 41st Annual Riverside Independence Day 5K today. Enjoy the beautiful winding roads of Riverside as your community cheers you on this coming July 4th. The race begins at 7:30 AM sharp by the Riverside Water Tower, and is followed by ...

Bicycle Survey

Attention Riverside bicyclists, enthusiasts and everyday bike riders.  We need your input!  The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning and the Forest Preserve District of Cook County are studying potential alignments and key connector ...

Vehicle and Pet Licenses are now available

Vehicle stickers and pet licenses for 2019 - 2020 are now available. Renewal applications were mailed May 10.  If you come to the office to purchase your stickers, PLEASE BRING YOUR RENEWAL PAPERWORK WITH YOU.

Licenses are now required for cats an...

Construction Update - May 10, 2019

Work Completed this Week

• Completed permeable paver installation and inlaid pavement markings.
• Installed remaining concrete sidewalk and driveway pavements.
• Installed span wire for parking sign installation.

Upcoming Work Planned Next Week

• Install plantings and...

Temporary Parking Changes Take Effect May 13

Reconstruction of Commuter Lot 1 is nearing completion!

The reconstruction of Parking Lot 1, next to the Metra station, with permeable pavers, began on Monday, March 18 and is nearing completion.  Improvements will be completed on Friday, May 17 a...

Construction Notice

The Metra Pedestrian Access Improvement Project is scheduled to begin on Monday, May 13, 2019.  The project consists of reconstructing the intersection at Riverside Road and Bloomingbank Road, installing brick paver pedestrian walkways, bicycle r...

Construction Update - May 3, 2019

Work Completed this Week

• Continued brick paver installation.
• Installed brick paver parking striping.
• Removed curb and sidewalk in preparation for concrete installation.

Upcoming Work Planned Next Week

• Begin installing plantings in rain garden (weather permitti...

Construction Updates for April 26, 2019

Please visit the village website for progress reports on Commuter Lot 1 and the 2019 Street Paving Program.  

Please note that the street paving contractor plans to install a catch basin at the corner of Forest Avenue and East Avenue on Monday mor...

Construction Update - April 12, 2019

Work Completed this Week

• Installed coarse aggregate subgrade in parking lot.
• Installed remaining storm sewer and observation wells.
• Final grade in Rain Garden 1 and Rain Garden 2.
• Installed seed and blanket along the rain garden.
• Began concrete curb installati...

Construction Update - April 5, 2019

Work Completed this Week

• Installed electrical conduit, bollard foundations and light pole foundations.
• Installed wire span poles and foundations.
• Installed storm sewer and open manhole connections to the rain garden.
• Removed existing drainage structures.

Upcom...

2019 Road Construction

The Village's 2019 street resurfacing projects are scheduled to begin on Herrick Road on April 15.   Forest Avenue and Barrypoint Road will also be resurfaced.  IDOT has awarded the resurfacing contract to Lindahl Brothers of Bensenville...

Construction Update

Work Completed this Week

• Completed removals of parking lot existing subbase down to final subgrade.
• Completed removals and grading for subgrade elevations for Rain Garden 1 and Rain Garden 2.

Upcoming Work Planned Next Week

• Remove existing parking lot drainag...

RFD receives new boat for water rescue

The Village of Riverside Department of Fire/Rescue has recently accepted delivery of a new boat which is utilized for rescue and recovery operations on our waterways.

The Village of Riverside Department of Fire/Rescue recently accepted delivery of a new boat that is utilized for rescue and recovery operations on our waterways. The new boat is a 13 ½ foot inflatable rescue boat manufactured by Wing Industries...

100th Year of The Scottish Old People's Home Fire

Take a look a hundred years back in history at one of the most historic fires in Riverside, IL.

Fight for Air Climb

Jesus Pineda participates in fundraising climb. The "Fight for Air Climb" is an event that takes place at the Presidential Towers in downtown Chicago; I've done the fundraiser three years in a row now.

Jesus Pineda participates in fundraising climb. The "Fight for Air Climb" is an event that takes place at the Presidential Towers in downtown Chicago; I've done the fundraiser three years in a row now. The purpose of the Climb is to raise awaren...

2016 Graduation Release

On Saturday night March 5th, Fire Chief Buckley, Deputy Chief Sherman and Lt Williamson attended the Romeoville Fire Academy Graduation for three new members.

Fatal Crash Investigation

Fatal Crash Still Under Investigation-

On Thursday, June 20, 2019, at approximately 12:08 am, the Riverside Police Department responded to 90 E. Burlington Street. (E. Burlington a Cowley Road) in reference to a motor vehicle crash involving a vehicle that hit a tree. Upon the arrival of respo...

Register for the Independence Day 5K

Join us here in Riverside for a beautiful start to your Independence Day. Register for the Riverside 5K today online or at the Historic Water Tower. Online Registration closes 5 PM, July 2nd. It is also available at the Riverside Recreation Department at ...

Temporary Parking Changes Effective June 7

With the reopening of Commuter Lot 1, some temporary on-street parking spaces will be eliminated effective June 7.  

Effective Friday, June 7, the following temporary spaces will no longer be available:

• Spaces 210-217 - Just east of the Township Ha...

Spring & Summer Property Maintenance Reminders

Spring is here.  Typically, this is the time of year when weather improves and thoughts turn to outdoor activities. Many residents undertake home improvement and landscaping projects during the Spring & Summer months. Please remember that all...

Riverside Fishing Derby Rescheduled

Due to the water level and unsafe conditions, the Fishing Derby originally scheduled for this Sunday, June 9th has been rescheduled. The Fishing Derby will now take place on Sunday, July 14th. The time of the event will remain the same at 3:00 pm - 5:00 p...

Vehicle Sticker Enforcement Update

Many residents recently received a letter from the village entitled:  Vehicle Sticker Enforcement Effort.  The Village has not done an enforcement canvas of vehicle stickers since 2010.  Since the last integrity check, many resi...

Register today for the Riverside Independence Day 5K

Register today for the 41st Annual Riverside Independence Day 5K today. Enjoy the beautiful winding roads of Riverside as your community cheers you on this coming July 4th. The race begins at 7:30 AM sharp by the Riverside Water Tower, and is followed by ...

Changes to BNSF Schedule

Metra today announced a revised weekday schedule for the BNSF line that includes two new trains to relieve crowding on some trains and other minor adjustments.  Metra is also adding a train in each direction to the weekend schedule as part of a s...

Bicycle Survey

Attention Riverside bicyclists, enthusiasts and everyday bike riders.  We need your input!  The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning and the Forest Preserve District of Cook County are studying potential alignments and key connector ...

Vehicle and Pet Licenses are now available

Vehicle stickers and pet licenses for 2019 - 2020 are now available. Renewal applications were mailed May 10.  If you come to the office to purchase your stickers, PLEASE BRING YOUR RENEWAL PAPERWORK WITH YOU.

Licenses are now required for cats an...

2019 Road Construction

The Village's 2019 street resurfacing projects are scheduled to begin on Herrick Road on April 15.   Forest Avenue and Barrypoint Road will also be resurfaced.  IDOT has awarded the resurfacing contract to Lindahl Brothers of Bensenville...

Power Outage?

If you experience a power outage, please contact ComEd at 1-800-334-7661. Leave the area immediately if there are downed power lines.