Construction Update - August 2, 2019

Work Completed this Week

• JE Landworks continued installing brick paver ribbon on the east side of Riverside Road.
• D Construction will install tree grates and bike racks and clean up the area on Saturday.

Upcoming Work Planned for Next Week

• D Construction is s...

Special Economic Development Commission Meeting

The Economic Development Commission will hold a Special Meeting commencing at the hour of 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 22, 2019 in Room 30 of the Riverside Township Hall, 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, Illinois, for the purpose of reviewing the economic i...

Riverside Parks & Recreation is hiring

Be apart of the team at Riverside Parks & Recreation. We are looking for highly motivated enthusiastic individuals interested in making an impact.  Expand your talents and experience in programming, communication, and youth care management. B...

Bicycle Pavement Markings Installed

Forest Avenue is a designated local bike route that connects to the new bike trail along First Avenue and the Salt Creek Trail.  To emphasize this, the Village has had “sharrows” marked on the pavement on Forest Avenue to indicate that the road i...

Community Message-Police

Riverside Residents-

In consideration of the devastating mass shooting incidents in Texas and Ohio, I wanted to take a moment to both reassure and remind our residents of the readiness of their police department personnel to respond to these threats and th...

Landscape Workday - Scottswood Common

Volunteers will meet in Scottswood Common on Saturday, August 24.  All workdays are scheduled on Saturdays from 9 am-12 pm.  Look for the Riverside Public Works dump truck. Come for an hour or three, whatever your schedule allows. Superv...

The Cannabis Conversation

On June 25, 2019, the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act was signed into law. Effective January 1, 2020, the sale of recreational cannabis will be permitted in Illinois. During the next few months, communities throughout Illinois will need to decide whether ...

Street Paving Update - July 12, 2019

Work Completed this Week

• Applied asphalt tack coat to Herrick Rd and Barrypoint Rd
• Paved leveling binder on Herrick Rd and Barrypoint Rd
• Completed adjustments on structures within the street on Herrick Rd and Barrypoint Rd
• Prepped areas for sod restoration on...

The Buzz on Mosquitos

This year's cool spring suppressed production of the mosquito species involved in West Nile Virus (WNV) transmission and the WNV amplification cycle within the adult mosquito population. With the return of warm temperatures, conditions are ideal to revers...

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...

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...

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.

RPD Traffic Safety Campaign-

Celebrate Safely: This Labor Day, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over-

As Illinoisans gear up to mark the end of summer with Labor Day celebrations throughout the state, the Riverside Police Department announced its plans for a traffic safety campaign focusing on drunk, unbuckled and distracted drivers.

&...

Community Message-Police

Community Safety-

Riverside Residents-

In consideration of the devastating mass shooting incidents in Texas and Ohio, I wanted to take a moment to both reassure and remind our residents of the readiness of their police department personnel to respond to these threats and th...

Riverside Parks & Recreation is hiring

Be apart of the team at Riverside Parks & Recreation. We are looking for highly motivated enthusiastic individuals interested in making an impact.  Expand your talents and experience in programming, communication, and youth care management. B...

Bicycle Pavement Markings Installed

Forest Avenue is a designated local bike route that connects to the new bike trail along First Avenue and the Salt Creek Trail.  To emphasize this, the Village has had “sharrows” marked on the pavement on Forest Avenue to indi...

The Cannabis Conversation

On June 25, 2019, the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act was signed into law. Effective January 1, 2020, the sale of recreational cannabis will be permitted in Illinois. During the next few months, communities throughout Illinois will need to decide whether ...

Construction Update - August 5, 2019

Work Completed last Week

• JE Landworks continued installing brick paver ribbon on the east side of Riverside Road.
• D Construction installed tree grates and bicycle racks and cleanned up the area on Saturday.

Upcoming Work Planned for Next Week

• D Construction i...

#Nature by Design

Thank you landscape volunteers! The ongoing partnership between the Frederick Law Olmsted Society and Village of Riverside is yielding tangible results in terms of ecosystem restoration. Village Forester Michael Collins shared this beautiful photo of a Mo...

New Office Hours

As the use of convenient online and phone payment methods has increased, the number of customers coming into the Village office to transact business has decreased.  As a reflection of this reality, the Village Board recently decided to implement ...

The Buzz on Mosquitos

This year's cool spring suppressed production of the mosquito species involved in West Nile Virus (WNV) transmission and the WNV amplification cycle within the adult mosquito population. With the return of warm temperatures, conditions are ideal to revers...

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...

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.