Construction Projects Begin Tomorrow

MWRD Salt Creek Intercepting Sewer Relining Project:  Kenny Construction will begin mobilizing for a project re-start on Thursday, May 10. Mobilization will include implementing traffic control, detours and tent set-up on Riverside Road south of ...

Weekly Construction Update - June 12, 2018

Work Completed the Past Two Weeks

• Sewer structure replacements and reconstructions have been completed.
• Roadway grinding operations have been completed.

Upcoming Work Planned the Next Two Weeks

• Roadway asphalt patching.
  • Impacted residents will receive notices ...

Village Meeting with ComEd

ComEd representatives will be in attendance at the Village Board’s Regular Meeting on Thursday, June 21 to respond to residents’ concerns regarding the recent power outages in Riverside. ComEd will outline the causes for the previous p...

Cooling Center is Open

The Riverside Township Auditorium is open to anyone who needs a place to cool off.  Residents who are without power are welcome to spend the afternoon in the Township Auditorium cooling off and recharging electronic devices.  Residents o...

Police Investigating Reported Home Invasion

Riverside Residents-On Sunday morning, June 17th, 2018 at 8:11am Riverside Police responded to a call of a home invasion on the 500 block of Berkeley Road.  The homeowner reported that the offender(s) kicked in his side door after ringing the doo...

Riverside Historical Commission Meeting

The Riverside Historical Commission will meet on Monday, June 18, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Historic Water Tower.  The public is welcome to attend.  If you are interested in volunteering at the Museum or contemplating serving as a volunte...

Former police chief Donald Doneske died this week

Riverside Residents-

It is with sadness that I inform the community that former, long-time police department employee and police chief Donald Doneske died this week at his home in Stickney of an apparent heart attack at 85 years of age.

Chief Doneske began ...

Annual Reduced Backflow Prevention Device (RPZ) Inspection

Any Riverside property owner with an underground irrigation system and/or a fire suppression system must obtain an annual reduced pressure zone (RPZ) backflow prevention inspection. This inspection is a requirement of the EPA and Illinois Plumbing code. &...

Thank you Girl Scouts!

Over the past several months the Parks & Recreation Department has had the honor of working with Girl Scout Troop 41020 on their Silver Award project. 

The project enhanced the Scout Cabin through the addition of cut log benches around the exi...

RAC Annual Members Exhibition and Kids Show

The Riverside Arts Center's annual Members Exhibition and Kids Show will be held July 1 - 28 at the RAC, 32 East Quincy Street in downtown Riverside.  All current RAC members and students may submit artwork for display. The Members Show will take...

New BNSF Metra Schedule

The new BNSF Metra schedule takes effect June 11, 2018.  In addition to adjusting the schedule for to accommodate the requirements of the Positive Train Control (PTC) Safety System, Metra and BNSF Railway made other changes to relieve overcrowdin...

Vehicle and Pet Licenses are now available

Vehicle stickers and pet licenses for 2018 - 2019 are now available. Renewal applications were mailed May 11.  If you come to the office to purchase your stickers, PLEASE BRING YOUR RENEWAL PAPERWORK WITH YOU.

Licenses are now required for cats an...

Riverside Totes Available

Show off your Riverside pride with a tote featuring our new logo. Our totes are sturdy and perfectly sized to fit all your fresh, local produce from the Riverside Farmers' Market. The bag offers a large main compartment with a zippered closure and a front...

Summer Day Camp Programs near Riverside

The Forest Preserve District of Cook County offers several Summer Day Camp programs near Riverside.  Registration is now open.  Camps feature hikes, nature games and more.  Registration for Nature Center Day Camps is required.

Ma...

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.

Winter Preparedness Tips

The winter heating season is our busiest time of year! We’re not only busy providing our 656 communities with clean, safe, reliable natural gas but we also want to make sure our customers are prepared for winter.

The winter heating season is our busiest time of year! We’re not only busy providing our 656 communities with clean, safe, reliable natural gas but we also want to make sure our customers are prepared for winter. To ensure safe and continued del...

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.

New Staff

On December 3, 2015 the Fire Department swore in their new staff. Pictured above (Left to right) are Battalion Chiefs Kevin Kuratko and Tom Bensfield, Deputy Chief Bill Sherman and Fire Chief Matt Buckley.

Cooling Center is Open

The Riverside Township Auditorium is open to anyone who needs a place to cool off.  Residents who are without power are welcome to spend the afternoon in the Township Auditorium cooling off and recharging electronic devices.  Residents o...

Village Meeting with ComEd

ComEd representatives will be in attendance at the Village Board’s Regular Meeting on Thursday, June 21 to respond to residents’ concerns regarding the recent power outages in Riverside. ComEd will outline the causes for the previous power outages and pro...

Police Investigating Reported Home Invasion

Riverside Residents-On Sunday morning, June 17th, 2018 at 8:11am Riverside Police responded to a call of a home invasion on the 500 block of Berkeley Road.  The homeowner reported that the offender(s) kicked in his side door after ringing the doo...

Former Police Chief Doneske has died.

Riverside Residents-

It is with sadness that I inform the community that former, long-time Police Department employee and Police Chief Donald Doneske died this week at his home in Stickney of an apparent heart attack at 85 years of age.

Chief Doneske began ...

2018 Construction

MWRD Salt Creek Intercepting Sewer Relining Project:  Kenny Construction began mobilizing for a project re-start on Thursday, May 10. Mobilization included implementing traffic control, detours and tent set-up on Riverside Road south of the BNSF ...

Thank you Girl Scouts!

Over the past several months the Parks & Recreation Department has had the honor of working with Girl Scout Troop 41020 on their Silver Award project. 

The project enhanced the Scout Cabin through the addition of cut log benches around the exi...

Register for the Independence Day 5K Today!

Join us for our 40th Annual Independence Day 5K Run!  Runners will enjoy running the tree-lined and winding roads of Historic Riverside.  After the run, stay and enjoy our patriotic parade and Independence Day Festival in Guthrie Park. G...

News from the Riverside Arts Center

Sign up now for Summer classes at the Riverside Arts Center.  The RAC has something for everyone.  

SUMMER SPECIAL! - Youth Open StudioArtists of all skill levels are welcome to join open studio and pursue their individual creative intere...

New BNSF Metra Schedule

The new BNSF Metra schedule takes effect June 11, 2018.  In addition to adjusting the schedule for to accommodate the requirements of the Positive Train Control (PTC) Safety System, Metra and BNSF Railway made other changes to relieve overcrowdin...

Vehicle and Pet Licenses are now available

Vehicle stickers and pet licenses for 2018 - 2019 are now available. Renewal applications were mailed May 11.  If you come to the office to purchase your stickers, Please bring our renewal paperwork with you.

Licenses are now required for cats and...

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.