Selborne Road Construction Update for July 2

Work Completed this Week

• Completed adjusting manholes frames to finish grade on Selborne Road and Parkway Road
• Completed paving the final layer (1.5 inches) of hot mix asphalt surface course on Selborne Road and Parkway Road

Upcoming Work Planned Next Two We...

Selborne Road Construction Update for June 26

Work Completed this Week

• Completed fine grading aggregate stone base on Selborne Road
• Placed 3.5 inches of hot mix asphalt binder course on Selborne Road
• Placed 1 inch of hot mix asphalt leveling binder course on Parkway Road
• Began adjusting manhole frames to...

Selborne Road Construction Update for June 19

Work Completed this Week

• Completed removal of concrete base on Selborne Road
• Placed geogrid to stabilize soil subgrade and placed 9-inches of stone sub-base on Selborne Road from Uvedale Court to Longcommon Road
• Began fine grading stone base on Selborne Road...

Selborne Road Construction Update for June 12

Work Completed this Week

• Removed concrete base on Selborne Road from Nuttall Road through the intersection at Uvedale Court
• Placed geogrid to stabilize the soil subgrade and placed 9-inches of stone sub-base on Selborne Road from Nuttal Road to Uvedale Cour...

Selborne Road Construction Update for June 5

Work Completed this Week

• Completed asphalt surface removal on Selborne Road and Parkway Road.
• Removed concrete base on Selborne Road from Nuttall Road through the intersection at Southcote Road.
• Placed geogrid to stabilize the soil subgrade and placed 9-inch...

Selborne Road Construction Update for May 29

Work Completed this Week

• Completed installation of exposed aggregate sidewalks throughout the job site.
• Completed installation of concrete driveway aprons on South side of Selborne Road
• Backfilled gap between existing pavement and new curb and gutter with st...

Selborne Road Construction Update for May 22

Work Completed this Week

• Adjusted drainage structures on South side of Selborne Road
• Completed installation of new concrete curb and gutter on South side of Selborne Road
• Began framing for driveway aprons on South side of Selborne Road

Upcoming Work Planned N...

Selborne Road Construction Update for May 15

Work Completed this Week

• Completed backfilling gap between new curb and existing pavement with stone on North side of Selborne Road
• Opened all driveways for access on North side of Selborne Road
• Saw cut pavement on South side of Selborne Road
• Began removal of...

Selborne Road Construction Update for May 8

Work Completed this Week

• Removed curb and gutter and driveway aprons on North side of Selborne Rd.
• Completed reconstruction of various storm manholes on Selborne Rd.
• Completed installation of new curb and gutter on North side of Selborne Rd
• Completed installa...

Selborne Road Construction Update for May 1

Work Completed this Week

• Installed exposed aggregate sidewalk on both Selborne Road and Parkway Road
• Saw cut pavement for curb removal
• Removed curb and gutter and driveway aprons on half of Selborne Road
• Reconstructed various storm manholes on Selborne Road

Up...

Selborne Road Construction Update for April 24

Work Completed this Week

• Set up traffic control
• Marked out all anticipated concrete removals (subject to change)
• Saw cut pavement for curb removal
• Removed sidewalk
• Began installation of exposed aggregate concrete sidewalk on Selborne

Upcoming Work Pla...

Selborne Road Construction Update for July 2

Work Completed this Week

• Completed adjusting manholes frames to finish grade on Selborne Road and Parkway Road
• Completed paving the final layer (1.5 inches) of hot mix asphalt surface course on Selborne Road and Parkway Road

Upcoming Work Planned Next Two We...

Independence Day Holiday Information

Village of Riverside and Riverside Township offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day.  The Village Board of Trustees and Village Staff wish everyone a safe and happy holiday.  

Please note that Flood Bro...

Happy Birthday America

As we welcome the July Fourth weekend, it is worth taking stock of the extraordinary events of recent months that have impacted our village. In March, the COVID-19 pandemic exploded into our lives. Then came the second highest flood in Riverside&rsquo...

Register for Programs with Parks & Recreation Today

• Camp ReVamp is a full day weekly program for your child entering 1st through 7th grade. A full day of peer engagement, physical fitness, recreational exploration, and creative play is scheduled in a socially distant way. The registration deadline is the M...

Register for the Virtual Independence Day 5K

It is not to late to join the Riversiders’ and neighbors enrolled in our traditional 5K. Do not miss out on this year’s exclusive shirt. The only way to receive this exclusively designed shirt is to register by July 7th. 

While...

Village Board Meeting Cancelled

The Board of Trustees of the Village of Riverside has cancelled their Regular Meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 2.  The next Regular Meeting of the Village Board will be Thursday, July 16, 2020.

Village offices will be closed in observance of I...

Village of Riverside Independence Day Parade

This year the Village of Riverside and Friends of the Fourth are bringing the July 4^th Parade to you! You will be able to view the parade from the safety and comfort of your own front yard. This year’s parade will honor first responders and will...

Riverside Playgrounds are now Open!

Great news!  Riverside playgrounds are now open.  Staff will be removing caution tape and checking equipment.  Please use caution when visiting playgrounds and adhere to the following guidelines:

 •   &...

Rewewal Deadline Extended

THIS IS A REMINDER TO RESIDENTS THAT THE DEADLINE TO PURCHASE VEHICLE STICKERS AND PET LICENSES HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO JULY 31, 2020. Residents are also reminded that there will be NO OVER THE COUNTER SALES OF VEHICLE STICKERS OR PET LICENSES THIS YEAR.

Plea...

Selborne Road Construction Update for June 26

Work Completed this Week

• Completed fine grading aggregate stone base on Selborne Road
• Placed 3.5 inches of hot mix asphalt binder course on Selborne Road
• Placed 1 inch of hot mix asphalt leveling binder course on Parkway Road
• Began adjusting manhole frames to...

Selborne Road Construction Update for June 19

Work Completed this Week

• Completed removal of concrete base on Selborne Road
• Placed geogrid to stabilize soil subgrade and placed 9-inches of stone sub-base on Selborne Road from Uvedale Court to Longcommon Road
• Began fine grading stone base on Selborne Road...

Vehicle Stickers and Pet Licenses are now Available

Riverside vehicle stickers and pet tags are now on sale.  Renewal applications were mailed on Saturday, June 20, 2020.  Renewals will be accepted online, by phone, by mail or through the drop box.  All vehicle stickers will be m...

Cicadas have emerged in Riverside!

Cicadas have emerged in Riverside.  You’ve been hearing their buzz for many days now.  According to the University of Illinois Extension office:

“Periodical cicadas are already beginning to emerge throughout Illinois a...

June 16 Census Update

To date, Riverside Census participation has reached almost 79%, barely surpassing the village’s 2010 rate. As we continue our push toward a goal of 100% participation, we are encouraging the village’s seniors to be counted!  A...

Selborne Road Construction Update for June 12

Work Completed this Week

• Removed concrete base on Selborne Road from Nuttall Road through the intersection at Uvedale Court
• Placed geogrid to stabilize the soil subgrade and placed 9-inches of stone sub-base on Selborne Road from Nuttal Road to Uvedale Cour...

Selborne Road Construction Update for June 5

Work Completed this Week

• Completed asphalt surface removal on Selborne Road and Parkway Road.
• Removed concrete base on Selborne Road from Nuttall Road through the intersection at Southcote Road.
• Placed geogrid to stabilize the soil subgrade and placed 9-inch...

Vehicle Stickers & Pet Tags

Riverside vehicle stickers are not currently for sale.  Renewal applications will be mailed out later in June.

Vehicle stickers renew annually on June 30; however, due to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, THE RENEWAL DEADLINE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO JULY...

Stormwater Strategies for Homeowners

The May 17 rain event in Riverside and throughout the Chicago area resulted in widespread flooding and sewer backups.  The Village is collecting data for further analysis. This data will be helpful in planning for future heavy rainfall and floodi...

Selborne Road Construction Update for May 29

Work Completed this Week

• Completed installation of exposed aggregate sidewalks throughout the job site.
• Completed installation of concrete driveway aprons on South side of Selborne Road
• Backfilled gap between existing pavement and new curb and gutter with st...

Parks & Recreation COVID-19 Updates

With Illinois moving into Phase 3 of Governor Pritzker’s “Restore Illinois” plan, we are able to expand our recreation opportunities. While this is a step in the right direction, we are still monitoring the situation very clo...

Selborne Road Construction Update for May 22

Work Completed this Week

• Adjusted drainage structures on South side of Selborne Road
• Completed installation of new concrete curb and gutter on South side of Selborne Road
• Began framing for driveway aprons on South side of Selborne Road

Upcoming Work Planned N...

Household Hazardous Waste

The Household Hazardous Waste facility resumed its pre-COVID-19 operations on Saturday, May 9.  Anyone dropping off houshold hazardous waste must remain in their vehicle and have the material easily accessible for off-loading by staff.

OPEN Saturd...

Selborne Road Construction Update for May 15

Work Completed this Week

• Completed backfilling gap between new curb and existing pavement with stone on North side of Selborne Road
• Opened all driveways for access on North side of Selborne Road
• Saw cut pavement on South side of Selborne Road
• Began removal of...

Selborne Road Construction Update for May 8

Work Completed this Week

• Removed curb and gutter and driveway aprons on North side of Selborne Rd.
• Completed reconstruction of various storm manholes on Selborne Rd.
• Completed installation of new curb and gutter on North side of Selborne Rd
• Completed installa...

Selborne Road Construction Update for May 1

Work Completed this Week

• Installed exposed aggregate sidewalk on both Selborne Road and Parkway Road
• Saw cut pavement for curb removal
• Removed curb and gutter and driveway aprons on half of Selborne Road
• Reconstructed various storm manholes on Selborne Road

Up...

Selborne Road Construction Update

Work Completed this Week

• Set up traffic control
• Marked out all anticipated concrete removals (subject to change)
• Saw cut pavement for curb removal
• Removed sidewalk
• Began installation of exposed aggregate concrete sidewalk on Selborne

Upcoming Work Pla...

Village of Riverside Independence Day Parade

This year the Village of Riverside and Friends of the Fourth are bringing the July 4^th Parade to you! You will be able to view the parade from the safety and comfort of your own front yard. This year’s parade will honor first responders and will...

Policing Questions and Answers

The Riverside Police Department has received several inquiries from residents regarding the Department’s practices and procedures. At the June 18^th Village Board Meeting, Chief Weitzel provided an overview of the department’s hiring pr...

Vehicle Stickers and Pet Licenses are now Available

Riverside vehicle stickers and pet tags are now on sale.  Renewal applications were mailed on Saturday, June 20, 2020.  Renewals will be accepted online, by phone, by mail or through the drop box.  All vehicle stickers will be m...

The Buzz on Mosquitos

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed the first mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile virus in Illinois for 2020.  The Des Plaines Valley Mosquito Abatement District collected a positive mosquito batch on May 31 in Riv...

Guidance on Dining Out

As patrons, we can all do our part to help our restaurants as they navigate the regulations of the newly available outdoor dining. The following are based on the Center for Disease Control and the Illinois Phase 3 Restaurant and Bar Reopening guidelines.

• I...

Stormwater Strategies for Homeowners

The May 17 rain event in Riverside and throughout the Chicago area resulted in widespread flooding and sewer backups.  The Village is collecting data for further analysis. This data will be helpful in planning for future heavy rainfall and floodi...

Household Hazardous Waste

The Household Hazardous Waste facility resumed its pre-COVID-19 operations on Saturday, May 9.  Anyone dropping off houshold hazardous waste must remain in their vehicle and have the material easily accessible for off-loading by staff.

OPEN Saturd...

Selborne Road and Parkway Road Construction Updates

The Selborne Road and Parkway Road Paving Project began on Monday, April 20, 2020. The scheduled work involves the full reconstruction of Selborne Road and the resurfacing of Parkway Road. Work will also include drainage structure repairs (where necessary...

2020 Census

This year, a census will be taken of all persons living in the United States.  It is important that every Illinois resident be counted so our state population accurately reflects our needs. While many Illinoisans will answer the census questionna...