Weekly Construction Update - July 5, 2018

Work Completed the Past Week

• Binder asphalt installed on the 100 Block of Fairbank.
• Drainage structure adjustments made on Fairbank and Scottswood Roads.
• Completed all concrete work.

Upcoming Work Planned the Next Two Weeks

• Roadway preparation for paving.
• Finis...

Weekly Construction Update - June 28, 2018

Work Completed the Past Week

• Roadway level binder installation completed throughout First Division.
• Milled pavement on 100 Block Fairbank Road.
  • Road is closed, local traffic only.

Upcoming Work Planned the Next Two Weeks

• 100 Block of Fairbank Road Reconstructi...

Weekly Construction Update - June 20, 2018

Work Completed the Past Week

• Roadway asphalt patching.
• Preparing roadway for level binder (Fairbank/Coonley/Scottswood)

Upcoming Work Planned the Next Two Weeks

• Install leveling binder. Beginning on Fairbank (200-400 Blocks) on 6/21/18 (weather perm...

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 ...

The Parks & Recreation 2018 Fall-Winter Parks Activity Guide is now available

Check out what Riverside Parks & Recreation is offering this Fall and Winter in our newly published brochure. There is fun for all ages. Activities featured in this brochure is youth basketball registration, Women's Volleyball, and adult fitness. Don'...

Electronics Recycling Event

The City of Elmhurst, County of DuPage and eWorks Electronics Services, Inc. have partnered to host an Electronics Recycling Collection on Saturday, August 25 from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the Elmhurst Public Works facility, 985 S. Riverside Drive.

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Riverside Police Make Arrest in Multiple Burglary Investigation

On Tuesday, August 14, 2018, at 10:00 p.m., Riverside police, assisted by South Barrington detectives, arrested a female resident of Chicago for numerous burglary and felony theft charges. In July 2018, Riverside experienced six separate garage burglaries...

West Nile Virus

West Nile Virus (WNV) levels within the adult mosquito population have reached extremely high levels where transmission to humans is imminent. The species of mosquito involved in WNV transmission is a passive mosquito, and not an aggressive biter with its...

PZC Regular Meeting on Wednesday August 22

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold their regular meeting on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at 7 PM in Room 4 of Township Hall, 27 Riverside Rd.  The agenda can be viewed on the Village Website or by using the link below.  The pub...

Riverside Schools - Back to School Safety for Students Traveling to and from School

It is that time of year again where we will soon be seeing the familiar sight of school busses and children on the streets and sidewalks of our community.

Along with the children, another familiar sight will be our school crossing guards. These crossing gu...

RPD Currently Hunting for a Suspect Who Dropped a Fully-Loaded Automatic Handgun

On Saturday, August 11, 2018 at 12:03 a.m., a Riverside Police officer made a traffic stop off of Blackhawk Road in Riverside.  As the officer approached the vehicle, he could smell cannabis emanating from the vehicle. The offender then fled onto...

WSSRA Riverside Partnership

We are very excited to announce that Riversiders can now register for West Suburban Special Recreation Association classes. To find out more information about this association please check out their web page. 

All About Electric Aggregation

At their July 19, 2018, Regular Meeting, the Board of Trustees again chose Dynegy as the electrical supplier for the Village's Electric Aggregation Program.  Residents will receive a confirmation letter from Dynegy in August 2018.  Those...

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Meeting

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet on Tuesday, August 21 at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room of the Village Office.

RR Grade Crossing Safety

Riverside Police Department reminds residents and those traveling through Riverside that it is not safe to stop on railroad grade crossings.  It is also illegal.If you see that traffic is backed up on one side or the other of a grade crossing, wa...

ComEd Scam Alert!

Riverside residents should be wary of unsolicited phone calls from individuals who claim to be a utility company representative.  Typically, the unknown caller warns that the customer’s service will be shut off if the customer fails to ...

New Stop Signs

The Village has installed several new Stop signs along with corresponding pavement markings to improve driver and pedestrian safety and facilitate traffic flow.  Drivers and pedestrians will notice changes in traffic flow, especially at the inter...

Volunteers Needed: Village Commissions

There are currently openings on the Village of Riverside's Economic Development Commission and Historical Commission.

The mission of the Economic Development Commission is to use the principles of Frederick Law Olmsted’s design of the historic village of R...

Weekly Construction Update - July 5, 2018

Work Completed the Past Week

• Binder asphalt installed on the 100 Block of Fairbank.
• Drainage structure adjustments made on Fairbank and Scottswood Roads.
• Completed all concrete work.

Upcoming Work Planned the Next Two Weeks

• Roadway preparation for paving.
• Finis...

Community Portal - Property Search

The Riverside Community Portal is now live on the village website.  What kind of information is available in the Community Portal?  We're glad you asked.  When you visit the Community Portal, you can easily find information like...

Weekly Construction Update - June 28, 2018

Work Completed the Past Week

• Roadway level binder installation completed throughout First Division.
• Milled pavement on 100 Block Fairbank Road.
  • Road is closed, local traffic only.

Upcoming Work Planned the Next Two Weeks

• 100 Block of Fairbank Road Reconstructi...

Weekly Construction Update - June 20, 2018

Work Completed the Past Week

• Roadway asphalt patching.
• Preparing roadway for level binder (Fairbank/Coonley/Scottswood)

Upcoming Work Planned the Next Two Weeks

• Install leveling binder. Beginning on Fairbank (200-400 Blocks) on 6/21/18 (weather perm...

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.

Riverside Police Make Arrest in Multiple Burglary Investigation

"Let Go" app used to sell stolen property recovered in storage site in Chicago. Burglary Crew worked Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin

On Tuesday, August 14, 2018, at 10:00 p.m., Riverside police, assisted by South Barrington detectives, arrested a female resident of Chicago for numerous burglary and felony theft charges. In July 2018, Riverside experienced six separate garage burglaries...

Riverside Schools - Back to School Safety for Students Traveling to and from School

RPD Crossing Guards Are Ready for New School Year.

It is that time of year again where we will soon be seeing the familiar sight of school busses and children on the streets and sidewalks of our community.

Along with the children, another familiar sight will be our school crossing guards. These crossing gu...

RPD Currently Hunting for a Suspect Who Dropped a Fully-Loaded Automatic Handgun

The offender had a fully-loaded semi-automatic handgun with a barrel-extended clip with 53 rounds.

On Saturday, August 11, 2018 at 12:03 a.m., a Riverside Police officer made a traffic stop off of Blackhawk Road in Riverside.  As the officer approached the vehicle, he could smell cannabis emanating from the vehicle. The offender then fled onto...

Electronics Recycling Event

The City of Elmhurst, County of DuPage and eWorks Electronics Services, Inc. have partnered to host an Electronics Recycling Collection on Saturday, August 25 from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the Elmhurst Public Works facility, 985 S. Riverside Drive.

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West Nile Virus

West Nile Virus (WNV) levels within the adult mosquito population have reached extremely high levels where transmission to humans is imminent. The species of mosquito involved in WNV transmission is a passive mosquito, and not an aggressive biter with its...

Back to School Safety for Students Traveling to and from School

It is that time of year again where we will soon be seeing the familiar sight of school busses and children on the streets and sidewalks of our community.

Along with the children, another familiar sight will be our school crossing guards. These crossing gu...

RPD Currently Hunting for a Suspect Who Dropped a Fully-Loaded Automatic Handgun

On Saturday, August 11, 2018 at 12:03 a.m., a Riverside Police officer made a traffic stop off of Blackhawk Road in Riverside.  As the officer approached the vehicle, he could smell cannabis emanating from the vehicle. The offender then fled onto...

WSSRA Riverside Partnership

We are very excited to announce that Riversiders can now register for West Suburban Special Recreation Association classes. To find out more information about this association please check out their web page. 

All About Electric Aggregation

At their July 19, 2018, Regular Meeting, the Board of Trustees again chose Dynegy as the electrical supplier for the Village's Electric Aggregation Program.  Residents will receive a confirmation letter from Dynegy in August 2018.  Those...

RR Grade Crossing Safety

Riverside Police Department reminds residents and those traveling through Riverside that it is not safe to stop on railroad grade crossings.  It is also illegal.If you see that traffic is backed up on one side or the other of a grade crossing, wa...

ComEd Scam Alert!

Riverside residents should be wary of unsolicited phone calls from individuals who claim to be a utility company representative.  Typically, the unknown caller warns that the customer’s service will be shut off if the customer fails to make a pay...

New Stop Signs

The Village has installed several new Stop signs along with corresponding pavement markings to improve driver and pedestrian safety and facilitate traffic flow.  Drivers and pedestrians will notice changes in traffic flow, especially at the inter...

Volunteers Needed: Village Commissions

There are currently openings on the Village of Riverside's Economic Development Commission and Historical Commission.

The mission of the Economic Development Commission is to use the principles of Frederick Law Olmsted’s design of the historic village of R...

Community Portal - Property Search

The Riverside Community Portal is now live on the village website.  What kind of information is available in the Community Portal?  We're glad you asked.  When you visit the Community Portal, you can easily find information like...

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 ...

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.