Monkeypox in suburban Cook County

The risk to the general public of contracting Monkeypox in suburban Cook County is currently low. 

Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is tracking MPV cases and contacts. CCDPH is also working with partners to ensure contacts and high ...

Groveland Avenue Road Work

Groveland Avenue will closed to all through traffic today, August 9 as crews will be completing road work. Work will continue over the next few days, but the road should be reopened to through traffic tomorrow, August 10. Certain portions may remain barri...

Police Pension Board Meeting Rescheduled to September 1st

The Police Pension Board's Regularly Scheduled Meeting for August 11, 2022 has been rescheduled to September 1.

Riverside TV Commission Regular Meeting

The Riverside TV Commission will meet on Monday, August 8, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., in Room 4 at Village Township Hall.

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Meeting Tuesday, August 9, 2022

The Village of Riverside Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold a meeting on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 7:00 PM at the Quincy Community Center, located at 43 E Quincy Street.

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet in person and phys...

Fleeing/Eluding Crash Investigation Incident Information

On August 1, 2022 at approximately 1:00 a.m. a Riverside Police Officer on patrol observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed as it crossed over the BNSF railroad tracks at the Longcommon crossing. The vehicle proceeded south on Riverside Road an...

Village Board of Trustees Meeting Thursday, August 4, 2022

The Village Board of Trustees will hold their regular meeting in Room 4 of the Riverside Township Hall, located at 27 Riverside Road, at 7:00 p.m. on August 4, 2022.

The Board of Trustees will meet in person. Any individual with a disability requiring a re...

Police Department Press Release July 27, 2022

For Immediate Release from the Office of the Director of Public Safety

July 27, 2022

Armed Robbery Investigation

Incident Information:

On July 26^th 2022 at approximately 8PM, Riverside Police was dispatched to the report of an armed robbery that had just occu...

Water Rate Increase

Effective June 1, the Village’s water/sewer rate was increased. This increase is based upon the increase in cost of water from The Village of McCook and the increase in union wages. The Village’s current water/sewer rate of $15.72 per ...

Vintage Baseball Game today at 1pm

Today is the day!   Come to Big Ball Park and watch the historic match between the Chicago Salmon and Blue Island Brewmasters!  The Vintage Baseball game starts at 1 PM.   Bring the family, some chairs or a blanket, and have a r...

Vintage Baseball Game this Saturday

Chicago Salmon or Blue Island Brewmasters?  Who are you rooting for?  The Vintage Baseball game has interesting rules of play – come see for yourself!   Bats must be “must be made of wood, and may be of any l...

Public Transportation to Lollapalooza

Starting Thursday, July 28 and running through Sunday, July 31, Metra will provide extra trains, expand passenger capacity and adjust schedules on most lines to accommodate the increase in ridership anticipated during the Lollapalooza festival. CTA will a...

Tune in Thursday to Your Hometown on WGN Radio

WGN Radio will spotlight Riverside and Brookfield on Thursday, July 28 on the monthly Your Hometown show. Please disregard our earlier email that stated the show was today, July 27. 

Riverside in the Spotlight

IL ABLE Savings Program

IL ABLE is a tax-advantaged 529A savings and investment plan offered by the state of Illinois. The program makes it possible for eligible people with disabilities and their families to save and invest their money for expenses related to living wi...

Riverside Review Newsletter - August/September 2022

Keep up with the latest news in Riverside! Check out the new edition of The Riverside Review. This newsletter is mailed with the bi-monthly water bill. 

Household Waste Recycling Event-POSTPONED

The Household Waste & Recycling Event scheduled for August 13, to be hosted at  Victor J. Andrew High School in Tinley Park has been postponed. No further information is available right now, but we will share an update when a new date is anno...

Economic Development Efforts in Riverside Recognized

Riverside Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

The Riverside Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting will be held in Room 4, Village Township Hall, on Wednesday, July 27, at 7:00 PM.

Riverside Parks & Recreation Board Special & Regular Meeting

The Riverside Parks & Recreation Board Special and Regular Meetings are scheduled for Monday, July 25, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Center at 43 E. Quincy Street.

Village Board of Trustees Meeting Cancelled

The Board of Trustees of the Village of Riverside has cancelled their Regular Meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 21, 2022. The next Regular Meeting of the Village Board will be Thursday, August 4, 2022.

Mental Health Monday-NAMI Metro Suburban

Welcome to Mental Health Monday!  We will share local mental health resources on the 2^nd Monday of each month.

Did you know:

• 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year
• 1 in 20 U.S. adults experience serious mental illness each year
• 1 in 6...

Riverside Responds App Update on Android Devices

Riverside Responds is the Village's resident service request app, where users may notify departments of any non-emergency issues, receive status updates on reported issues, and be informed of Village services. The app was previously experiencing ...

Historical Commission Meeting July 18, 2022

The Historical Commission of the Village of Riverside will hold it's Regular Meeting scheduled for Monday, July 18, 2022.

Riverside Maps

Looking for something in Riverside? It may be on one of our maps. See links below to help you find what you might be looking for.

Interactive Community Map:

https://communitymapviewer.gisconsortium.org/RiversideIL

Map of available commercial proper...

Free Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event

A  Household Waste Recycling Event is taking place on Saturday, August 13 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Victor J. Andrew High School, 9001 W. 171^st Street in Tinley Park. The event is free and open to all Illinois Residents. Reservations must be...

Riverside is listed in the #3 spot as an EPA Green Power Community

 The Village of Riverside has been designated by the EPA as an EPA Green Power Community! Riverside utilizes Renewable Energy Credits from wind generation resources for our eligible Municipal Electric Aggregation residents and small businesses. W...

Vacation Watch

The Riverside Police Department now offers residents a convenient option to request vacation watches online at Frontline Public Safety Solutions. Simply click the submit button and enter your information into Frontline PSS. Residents may still complete th...

Storm Cleanup Update

The Public Works Department is still attending to loose hanging branches in trees throughout the Village due to the June 13 storm. Once these matters have been addressed, the focus will shift to removing the stumps of the cut down trees. We appreciate you...

Herbicide Applications to Continue in Swan Pond and on Riverside Road

On Thursday, July 14, ecological restoration technicians will continue treating invasive plants in Swan Pond and along Riverside Road.

The Village is aware of the public concern regarding the use of herbicides and in the future will provide as much notice ...

Economic Development Commission Special Meeting July 14, 2022

The Economic Development Commission of the Village of Riverside has a regular meeting scheduled for July 14, 2022. The meeting will take place in Room 4 of the Riverside Township Hall located at 27 Riverside Road.

Train Incident

Incident Information:

On July 10, 2022 at approximately 2:20 PM the Riverside Fire and Police Departments were dispatched to the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad between Cowley and Longcommon Road for the report of a pedestrian struck by a train. Upon...

Riverside TV Commission Regular Meeting

The Riverside TV Commission will meet on Monday, July 11, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., in Room 4 at Village Township Hall.

Herbicide Applications in Swan Pond and on Riverside Road

On Monday, July 11, ecological restoration technicians will be treating invasive plants in Swan Pond and along Riverside Road. Invasive plants such as Reed Canary Grass and Canadian Thistle are being targeted to control invasive, non-native weeds. It is i...

Walking Tour of Historic Riverside - North Tour

It's the 200th anniversary of Frederick Law Olmsted's birth, and what better way to celebrate than to take a Walking Tour of Olmsted's Riverside, America's first planned suburb, and a National Historic Site. Two separate docent-led tours alternate monthly...

Join us for a Landscape Work Day on July 23 at Akenside/Longcommon Triangle

Frederick Law Olmsted designed the parks in Riverside to provide changing vistas for both pedestrians & vehicles. His plan can be better realized by reducing shrub overgrowth, eliminating weeds & opening up the river view. Join us as we tame, and ...

Landscape Advisory Commission Regular Meeting July 12, 2022

The Landscape Advisory Commission of the Village of Riverside will hold it's Regular Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 12, 2022 in Room 4 of the Township Hall at 7:00 p.m.

Chicago Zoological Society Statement

This is the official statement from the Chicago Zoological Society regarding the incident this evening at Brookfield Zoo: 

News Release

July 5, 2022                   ...

Community Alert Update

UPDATE: All zoogoers and staff have now safely exited the zoo. The zoo will host a media briefing at approximately 8:30 p.m.

Community Alert

Community Alert: As related by Brookfield Zoo, please know that the police presence at the Zoo is out of an abundance of caution for attendees and the surrounding community due to a potential threat. Please keep clear of the area. 

The zoo said it...

Village Board of Trustees Meeting Thursday, July 7, 2022

The Village Board of Trustees will hold their regular meeting in Room 4 of the Riverside Township Hall, located at 27 Riverside Road, at 7:00 p.m. on July 7, 2022.

The Board of Trustees will meet in person and physical spacing will be observed. Any individ...

Vintage Baseball Game

Pull up your suspenders and grab those wooden bats.  It’s time to watch Vintage Baseball, a new tradition at Riverside’s Big Ball Park will face off Saturday, July 30 at 1:00 p.m.  Admission is free for all.

Vintage baseball is a time-hon...

Door to Door Solicitation List

Per section 3-16-2 of the Riverside Municipal Code, soliciting door to door is not allowed in the Village of Riverside without a permit.  Any organization wishing to solicit or hand out flyers door to door must first register with the village and...

It's the last day to renew your pet license

Every dog and cat old enough for a rabies inoculation should be registered and licensed with the Village.  Pet licenses must be renewed annually before June 30. The cost of a pet tag is $10. This fee increases to $15 after the renewal pe...

Reminder - It's the last day to renew Vehicle Stickers

Riverside residents must purchase and display a vehicle sticker for every vehicle that is registered to a Riverside address. A vehicle sticker must be obtained regardless of where the vehicle is garaged or stored. Vehicles housed by Riverside residents bu...

Remember to Vote Today!

It’s Primary Election Day! Don’t forget to vote!

Visit the Cook County Clerk’s website for everything you need to know about voting:

https://www.cookcountyclerkil.gov/elections

Renew your pet tags before the end of June

Every dog and cat old enough for a rabies inoculation should be registered and licensed with the Village.  Pet licenses must be renewed annually before June 30. The cost of a pet tag is $10. This fee increases to $15 after the renewal pe...

Renew your Vehicle Stickers before the end of June

Riverside residents must purchase and display a vehicle sticker for every vehicle that is registered to a Riverside address. A vehicle sticker must be obtained regardless of where the vehicle is garaged or stored. Vehicles housed by Riverside residents bu...

Food bought with SNAP benefits may be replaced if destroyed in a disaster

If you or someone you know receives SNAP benefits, please be aware that food bought with SNAP benefits may be replaced if destroyed in a disaster. This includes fires, floods, tornadoes or other devastating events. The widespread power outages last week d...

Thank You for Storm Clean Up Assistance

The Village of Riverside has received significant help it its clean-up efforts following the severe weather event last week. We want to thank our neighboring communities for sending staff to help in these efforts! Twelve municipalities plus Cook County st...

Annual Drinking Water Report

Please click the link below to read the Village of Riverside's annual drinking water report for calendar year 2021. The Village of Riverside is committed to providing the highest quality drinking water to our residents and businesses. Our water i...

Road Closure Alert for Tuesday morning, June 21

E. Quincy Street, Lawton Road, S. Delaplaine Road and West Ave will be closed intermittently on the morning of June 21 to aid in the storm clean up efforts. The Village appreciates your patience as we continue our efforts to clean-up following last week's...

Metra Survey and Zoo Stop Returns

Are you a Metra Rider? 

Metra is currently soliciting feedback from riders and the public about proposed revisions to its mission and vision statements and about new strategic goals for the agency. The feedback will be used to help create Metra&am...

Riverside Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

The Riverside Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting will be held in Room 4, Village Township Hall, on Wednesday, June 22, at 7:00 PM.

No Parking on Gage and Olmsted Roads tomorrow, June 18

Crews will be removing brush on Gage and Olmsted Roads. There will be no parking from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. tomorrow.

Economic Development Commission Special Meeting June 29, 2022

The Economic Development Commission of the Village of Riverside has scheduled a Special Meeting for June 29, 2022. The meeting will take place on Zoom. A Zoom link will be provided on June 29 by 4pm.

Commuter Lot 1 and Train Station Sidewalk Closed

The sidewalk connecting Commuter Lot 1 to the Train Station will be closed until further notice. There are currently tree parts and branches blocking portions of the sidewalk. BNSF work crews will be out to remove the debris soon. In the meantime, please ...

Historical Commission Rescheduled Meeting June 21, 2022

The Historical Commission of the Village of Riverside will hold it's Rescheduled Meeting on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. The meeting was moved from June 20, 2022 due to Village offices being closed in observance of Juneteenth.

Protect your home against mosquitoes

To reduce the mosquito population around your home and property, eliminate all standing water and debris. Here are some spots where water can collect or where poor maintenance can cause problems.

A pool cover that collects water, neglected swimming pool, h...

Early Voting is Open

Early voting will take place June 13-27. All registered voters are eligible to vote early.  As a reminder, voters who take place in early voting must participate in person. A list of early voting locations for Suburban Cook County voters can be f...

Village Board of Trustees Meeting Thursday, June 16, 2022

The Village Board of Trustees will hold their regular meeting in Room 4 of the Riverside Township Hall, located at 27 Riverside Road, at 7:00 p.m. on June 16, 2022.

The Board of Trustees will meet in person and physical spacing will be observed. Any indivi...

Economic Development Commission Cancellation Notice - Special Meeting June 14, 2022

The Economic Development Commission of the Village of Riverside has cancelled it's Special Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 14, 2022 in Room 22 of the Township Hall at 7:00 p.m. The Landscape Advisory Commission will hold its regular meeting o...

Restoring Power & Cooling Centers

In tandem with tree and debris removal, ComEd is working with the Village to restore power to the area as quickly as possible. Residents are urged to contact ComEd at 1-800-334-7661 to report outages if they have not already. You may also visit comed.com&...

Storm Damage

Village staff is aware of the storm and wind damage present throughout the Village and is working diligently with ComEd to restore power, clear debris, and keep the community safe.

Residents are urged to call the Village’s non-emergency dispatch ...

Reminder - It's time to renew Vehicle Stickers

Riverside residents must purchase and display a vehicle sticker for every vehicle that is registered to a Riverside address. A vehicle sticker must be obtained regardless of where the vehicle is garaged or stored. Vehicles housed by Riverside residents bu...

Reminder- It's time to renew your pet tags

Every dog and cat old enough for a rabies inoculation should be registered and licensed with the Village.  Pet licenses must be renewed annually before June 30. The cost of a pet tag is $10. This fee increases to $15 after the renewal pe...

Riverside TV Commission Regular Meeting

The Riverside TV Commission will meet on Monday, June 13, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., in Room 4 at Village Township Hall. Please visit the village website to view or download the agenda for the meeting. 

Landscape Advisory Commission Regular Meeting June 14, 2022

The Landscape Advisory Commission of the Village of Riverside will hold it's Regular Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 14, 2022 in Room 4 of the Township Hall at 7:00 p.m.

Economic Development Commission Special Meeting June 14, 2022

The Economic Development Commission of the Village of Riverside has scheduled a Special Meeting for June 14, 2022. The meeting will take place in Room 22 of Village Hall at 7:00 p.m.

Riverside Parks & Recreation Board Special Meeting

The Riverside Parks & Recreation Board Special Meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 13, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Center at 43 E. Quincy Street.

Outdoor fireplace safety tips

It is that time of the year when many homeowners will be spending time outside enjoying their backyards and utilizing outdoor fireplaces. Outdoor fireplaces can be a fantastic addition to your yard, providing warmth and ambiance. But when you use your out...

It's time to renew Pet Tags.

Every dog and cat old enough for a rabies inoculation should be registered and licensed with the Village.  Pet licenses must be renewed annually before June 30. The cost of a pet tag is $10. This fee increases to $15 after the renewal pe...

Remember to Renew Your Vehicle Stickers

Riverside residents must purchase and display a vehicle sticker for every vehicle that is registered to a Riverside address. A vehicle sticker must be obtained regardless of where the vehicle is garaged or stored. Vehicles housed by Riverside residents bu...

Ruse Burglary and other scams are on the rise

Ruse Burglary incidents usually occur in daylight hours. The offender will literally walk right into someone’s home for the purpose of stealing valuables like jewelry or money. Many times the homeowner is home or on the property. If the offenders are caug...

Riverside Arts Weekend - event details and road closures

The Riverside Arts Weekend is back this year at Train Station! The event will take place June 11 & 12 from 11:00 am. To 4:00 p.m. daily. Stop by this free event for music, food & drink vendors, and the art spectacle – painted train tables.

Please n...

No Mow May update

In harmony with the Village of Riverside's commitment to nature, the Landscape Advisory Commission (LAC) worked with the Public Works department to designate a 400 square foot patch along the west end of the library as a 'no mow&apos...

Preservation Commission Meeting August 11, 2022

The Preservation Commission will hold a Regular Meeting on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at 7:00 pm at Riverside Township Hall, Room 4, 27 Riverside, Rd., Riverside, IL 60456

Public comments are welcome on any topic when received by email or in writing by the ...

Swan Pond to be treated on June 2 for invasive grass

Ecological restoration technicians will treat Swan Pond for Reed Canary Grass on Thursday, June 2. Reed Canary Grass is an invasive plant that needs to be controlled. 

The Village requests that residents not use these areas for 12 hours following ...

Riverside Township Community Health and Wellness Fair

Riverside Township Mental Health Board  is hosting a Community Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, June 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at North Riverside Commons building, 2401 S. DesPlaines Ave., North Riverside.

All ages are welcome to attend...

Traffic Alert for Thursday, May 26, 2022

Traffic will be congested this morning from 9:45 AM to 10 AM on Riverside Road and by Fire Station 1 due to the funeral procession of retired Riverside Fire Chief Anthony Bednarz.

1 week to go until Farmer's Market

Farmer's Market starts on June 1 and runs every Wednesday from 2:30-7:00 pm in downtown Riverside through October 5. 

Are you thinking about a home-based food business?

Did you know that home-based food businesses are subject to Cottage Food Law? The law allows food entrepreneurs to start small, test their products, and grow a customer base before deciding whether or not to scale into a commercial kitchen. 

As de...

Vehicle Sticker & Pet Tag Clarification

If you had a vehicle sticker or pet tag last year, this year you would be considered a "renewal." Renewal invoices for vehicle stickers and pet tags were sent out in the mail this morning; expect to receive them in the next few days. please WAIT...

Village Board of Trustees Meeting Cancelled

The Board of Trustees of the Village of Riverside has canceled their Regular Meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 2, 2022. The next Regular Meeting of the Village Board will be Thursday, June 16, 2022.

Special Meeting of the Police Pension Board

The Riverside Police Pension Board will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2022 in Room 22 of the Riverside Township Hall located at 27 Riverside Road.

Riverside Memorial Day Program

The annual Riverside Community Memorial Day Ceremony to remember and honor the “Riverside 54” Soldiers who were killed and buried at sea will be held at the St. Mary Church Parish Center. The ceremony will begin at 10:00 a.m. Plenty of parking will be ava...

Riverside Parks & Recreation Board Meeting

The Parks and Recreation Board will meet in person and physical spacing will be observed. Any individual with a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the meeting should contact Director of Parks and Recreation Ron Malc...

What to plant this spring: try adding Spring Ephemerals to your garden

What to plant this spring: try adding Spring Ephemerals to your garden

Spring Ephemerals are native plants that help feed pollinators, making these plants a great addition to your garden. The bloom times vary within the March to June time frame. As the hea...

Southcote Road to be closed for sewer dig tomorrow, May 19

On May 19, sewer work will be completed on Southcote Road between Uvedale and Downing Roads. The road will be closed to thru traffic during this time.

Village Board of Trustees Meeting Thursday, May 19, 2022

The Village Board of Trustees will hold their regular meeting in Room 4 of the Riverside Township Hall, located at 27 Riverside Road, at 7:00 p.m. on May 19, 2022.

The Board of Trustees will meet in person. Any individual with a disability requiring a reas...

Historical Commission Meeting May 16, 2022

The Historical Commission of the Village of Riverside will hold it's Meeting scheduled for Monday, May 16, 2022.

Forest Avenue Bridge Cleanup

Last week, substantial debris accumulated by the Forest Avenue Bridge due to heavy rains. Timely resident reports as well as coordination and cleanup by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) and Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) ex...

Riverside Responds App Update on iOS

Riverside Responds is the Village's resident service request app, where users may notify departments of any non-emergency issues, receive status updates on reported issues, and be informed of Village services. The app was previously experiencing ...

Certificate of Appropriateness for Landmark Homes

If you have a Landmark home, read on for the following information: what is a Certificate of Appropriateness, when you need to obtain one, and the process for applying. 

To verify if your home is a local historic landmark, contact the Community De...

Do you have a child who will be 5 by September 1st? Registration for Kindergarten is now open!

 District 96 Parents,

Do you have a child who will be 5 years old by September 1^st?  If you have not already done so, please use the link below to register them for kindergarten for the 2022-23 school year.  

https://www.district9...

Landscape Advisory Commission Special Meeting May 13, 2022

The Landscape Advisory Commission of the Village of Riverside will hold it's Special Meeting scheduled for Friday, May 13, 2022. The meeting will be held outside Village Hall and include a walk to the Swan Pond to meet for Integrated Lakes Manage...

Join us for a Landscape Work Day on May 14 at Harrington Park

The Frederick Law Olmsted Society and the Village are holding a Landscape Workday this Saturday, May 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Harrington Park. Look for the Riverside Public Works dump truck and join us for however long you’d like! Sup...

Low Flying Aircrafts

The Village is aware of an increase in the number of low flying aircrafts over Riverside. The Village has filed a complaint with the Chicago Department of Aviation and has inquired about the recent changes in the flight pattern to gain an understanding of...

May 21 Recycling Event Reminder

The Village of Riverside and Flood Brothers are partnering to help residents dispose of household hazards on Saturday, May 21. The Household Hazards, Recycling and Shredding event will be held at the Riverside Public Works Facility, 3860 Columbus Boulevar...

May 21 Recycling Event Reminder

The Village of Riverside and Flood Brothers are partnering to help residents dispose of household hazards on Saturday, May 21. The Household Hazards, Recycling and Shredding event will be held at the Riverside Public Works Facility, 3860 Columbus Boulevar...

May 21 Recycling Event Reminder

The Village of Riverside and Flood Brothers are partnering to help residents dispose of household hazards on Saturday, May 21. The Household Hazards, Recycling and Shredding event will be held at the Riverside Public Works Facility, 3860 Columbus Boulevar...

Economic Development Commission Meeting Cancelled May 12, 2022

The Economic Development Commission of the Village of Riverside has cancelled their Regular Meeting scheduled for May 12, 2022. The next Regular Meeting of the Economic Development Commission will be July 14, 2022.

Debris Under Forest Avenue Bridge

The Village of Riverside is aware of the substantial debris that has accumulated by the Forest Avenue bridge due to the heavy rains. We have contacted Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) and Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), as they...

Landscape Advisory Commission Meeting May 10, 2022

The Landscape Advisory Commission of the Village of Riverside will hold it's Regular Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 10, 2022. The meeting will be held in Room 4 of the Township Hall, located at 27 Riverside Rd.

Mulching 101

Mulching is one of many beneficial practices a homeowner can do for the health of their tree.  Mulch can reduce water loss from the soil, minimize weed and turf grass competition for nutrients and water, and improve overall soil structure over ti...

Riverside Police Department reminds motorists to 'Click It or Ticket'

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Sgt. Brian Greenenwald

 Riverside Police Department reminds motorists to

 ‘Click It or Ticket’

Riverside, IL — The Riverside Police Department today announced...

Press Release - Fatal Accident Investigation Update

For Immediate Release from the Office of the Director of Public Safety

May 5, 2022

Fatal Accident Investigation 

Update

Incident Information:

On Saturday April 30^th 2022 at approximately 8 PM, Riverside Police and Fire Departments were dispa...

Four Signs of a Scam

1. Scammers PRETEND to be from an organization you know.

Scammers often pretend to be contacting you on behalf of the government. They might use a real name, like the Social Security Administration, the IRS, or Medicare, or make ...

Regular Meeting of the Police Pension Board

The Riverside Police Pension Board will meet at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, May 9, 2022 in Room 22 of the Riverside Township Hall located at 27 Riverside Road.

Herbicide Applications in Swan Pond and on Riverside Road

As of this morning, ecological restoration technicians are in the process of treating invasive plants in Swan Pond. This process will continue down Riverside Road this afternoon. Invasive plants such as Reed Canary Grass and Canadian Thistle are being tar...

Village Board of Trustees Meeting Thursday, May 5, 2022

The Village Board of Trustees will hold their regular meeting in Room 4 of the Riverside Township Hall, located at 27 Riverside Road, at 7:00 p.m. on May 5, 2022.

The Board of Trustees will meet in person and physical spacing will be observed. Any individu...

Registration for the 2022-2023 School Year is Open

District 96 Parents,

Do you have a child who will be 5 years old by September 1^st?  If you have not already done so, please use the link below to register them for kindergarten for the 2022-23 school year. Registrations completed by April 29^th wil...

Building Permit Reminder

Are you improving your home to add value or planning to move soon? 

When you choose to complete home improvements without obtaining a permit from the Village, you must ask, “Is it worth the risk?”

The Village of Riverside requir...

ComEd Bill Management Tools & Energy Efficient Options

Read on for information about ComEd Bill Management Tools and Energy Efficient Options that may be available to help you.  New Savings for Everyone Starting now, there are no additional fees for payments made by credit or debit ...

ComEd work within Riverside

ComEd will perform vegetation management within the right of way in the Riverside area during May and June.   Controlling vegetation overgrowth is an important part of ComEd’s maintenance program. Vegetation contact with ComEd equipment...

Press Release - Fatal Accident

For Immediate Release from the Office of the Director of Public Safety

April 30, 2022

Fatal Accident Investigation

Incident Information:

On Saturday April 30^th 2022 at approximately 8 PM, Riverside Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to the area of Fi...

Clarification on the Village's Electric Aggregation Program

AT&T to install fiber optic cable in Riverside

AT&T will be conducting work in the vicinity of Blackhawk Rd, Olmsted Rd, S. Delaplaine Rd, and Lionel Rd to install fiber optic cable. This project will take place in phases over the next couple of weeks.  

For questions and concerns, contact...

Olmsted Birthday Celebration is Today!

Plan to drop by the 200th Birthday Party for Frederick Law Olmsted TODAY - Tuesday, April 26 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm, hosted by the Village of Riverside Historical Commission. The open house style event will be held at the Riverside Train Station. The celebr...

Traffic Alert for Saturday, April 23

Due to the expected warm weather, the Brookfield Zoo is expecting high attendance on Saturday, April 23rd.  In addition, an Earth Day Recycle Event is taking place in the Zoo’s Northwest Parking lot on Saturday until 2pm.  Peop...

Frederick Law Olmsted Birthday

Harlem Avenue road construction to affect traffic patterns in Riverside

On April 1, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) began  an overlay project on Illinois Route 43 (Harlem Avenue) at 26th Street going north for 4.49 miles and ending just south of Illinois Route 64 (North Avenue). The project is taking...

Restore the Canopy Program

Trees provide a beautiful green canopy for our communities and are a powerful and effective form of green infrastructure. A medium-sized oak tree can help prevent flooding and improve water quality by absorbing 2,800 gallons of rainfall per year. The Metr...

1 Week Until the Frederick Law Olmsted 200th Birthday Celebration

Plan to drop by the 200th Birthday Party for Frederick Law Olmsted on Tuesday, April 26 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm, hosted by the Village of Riverside Historical Commission. The open house style event will be held at the Riverside Train Station. The celebration...

Village Board of Trustees Meeting Cancelled

The Board of Trustees of the Village of Riverside has cancelled their Regular Meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 21, 2022. The next Regular Meeting of the Village Board will be Thursday, April 5, 2022.

Special Meeting of the Police Pension Board Meeting

The Riverside Police Pension Board will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 in Room 4 of the Riverside Township Hall located at 27 Riverside Road.

Village Offices will be closed on Friday, April 15, 2022

Village Offices will be closed on Friday, April 15, 2022 in observance of the Spring Holiday. Refuse collection will occur as regularly scheduled.

Preservation Commission Meeting April 14, 2022

The Preservation Commission will hold a Regular Meeting on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at 7:00 pm at Riverside Township Hall, Room 4, 27 Riverside, Rd., Riverside, IL 60456

Public comments are welcome on any topic when received by email or in writing by the V...

Riverside TV Commission Regular Meeting

The Riverside TV Commission will meet on Monday, May 9, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. Please visit the village website to view or download the agenda for the meeting.

Arbor Day

At the April 7 Village Board meeting, President Ballerine signed a proclamation declaring April 29, 2022 as “Arbor Day” in the Village of Riverside. The proclamation encourages all citizens to plant and care for trees and to promote the protection and car...

Village Board of Trustees Meeting Thursday, April 7, 2022

The Village Board of Trustees will hold their regular meeting in Room 4 of the Riverside Township Hall, located at 27 Riverside Road, at 7:00 p.m. on April 7, 2022.

The Board of Trustees will meet in person and physical spacing will be observed. Any indivi...

Join us for a Landscape Work Day on April 9 at Big Ball Park

The Frederick Law Olmsted Society and the Village will be kicking off the Landscape Workday Season this Saturday, April 9, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Big Ball Park. Look for the Riverside Public Works dump truck and join us for however long you&r...

Riverside Public Library Closed Tuesday, April 5

The Riverside Public Library will be closed tomorrow, April 5, for a staff in-service day. Regular hours will resume on Wednesday, April 6.

It's Ecological Burn Season!

On March 17, 2022, Village Forester Mike Collins and Public Works staff conducted an ecological burn in the Swan Pond area. The Village periodically conducts ecological burns during the spring and fall seasons to encourage growth of native vegetation as w...

Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board Meeting

The Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board of the Riverside Fire Department will meet on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. in the second floor classroom at the Fire Department Training Center located at 45 Riverside Road, Riverside, Illinois.

MEETING AND PUBL...

Burglary Incident Arrest Update

On March 20^th 2022, at approximately 10:40 PM, Riverside Police Department was dispatched to the 300 block of Shenstone for the report of a subject who was observed on video attempting to gain entry to the vehicles parked in the rear of a residence. Offic...

COVID-19 Update

Have you tested positive for COVID-19 or have mild symptoms and are waiting for test results?

• Isolate. Stay at home for at least 5 days.
• Wear a mask, stay in a separate room from other people, and use a separate bathroom if you can.
• Do not travel for 10 days...

Please fill out the Riverside Public Library Strategic Long Range Planning Survey!

The Riverside Public Library is kicking off a Strategic Long Range Planning process and would like to learn more about what our patrons value about the Library; what services they use; and what they would like to see in the future.  Even if you d...

Door to Door Solicitation

As the weather warms it is important to be aware of the Village’s door-to-door solicitation policy. Soliciting door to door is not allowed without a permit. Any organization, both charitable and commercial, wishing to solicit or hand out flyers ...

Yard Waste Pick-Up will Begin on Thursday, March 31st

Thank you to Flood Brothers for agreeing to begin yard waste pick-up a week early! Yard waste collection will begin on Thursday, March 31^st and go through the end of November.

Please note the following guidelines for yard waste pick-up provided by Flood Br...

Ecological Burn in Swan Pond Area

The Public Works Department will be conducting a controlled ecological burn in the Swan Pond area this morning, March 17^th, starting at 10:00 a.m. and ending around 5:00 p.m. Please note that access to the area will be closed. The ecological burn will con...

Village Board of Trustees Meeting Thursday, March 17, 2022

The Village Board of Trustees will hold their regular meeting in Room 4 of the Riverside Township Hall, located at 27 Riverside Road, at 7:00 p.m. on March 17, 2022.

The Board of Trustees will meet in person and physical spacing will be observed. Any indiv...

Riverside TV Commission Regular Meeting

The Riverside TV Commission will meet on Monday, March 14, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., electronically via Zoom. Please visit the village website to view or download the agenda for the meeting.

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Village of Riverside is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom mee...

Economic Development Commission Meeting Thursday, March 10

The Riverside Economic Development Commission will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 10, 2022. 

The Riverside Economic Development Commission will meet in person. Any individual with a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to...

Village Board of Trustees Meeting Thursday, March 3, 2022

The Village Board of Trustees will hold their regular meeting in Room 4 of the Riverside Township Hall, located at 27 Riverside Road, at 7:00 p.m. on March 3, 2022.

The Board of Trustees will meet in person and physical spacing will be observed. Any indivi...

Behind on Housing Costs due to COVID-19? The Illinois Housing Authority may be able to help.

In order to be eligible for emergency mortgage assistance provided by the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA), the homeowner must:

• Have experienced a COVID-19- related hardship after January 21, 2020.
• Be delinquent on mortgage and/or property taxe...

Special Meeting of the Police Pension Board Meeting Tuesday, March 1

The Riverside Police Pension Board will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 in Room 4 of the Riverside Township Hall located at 27 Riverside Road.

Riverside Parks & Recreation Board Meeting

Due to the ongoing public health emergency, and consistent with the Governor’s most recent emergency declaration, and the recent amendments made to the Open Meetings Act in Public Act 101-640, this meeting will be conducted electronically. Publi...

COVID-19 Update and Masking

Based on Governor Pritzker’s announcement to end the State mask mandate, effective February 28, 2022, the Village of Riverside will transition to masks being optional but recommended for visitors at Village facilities and meetings.

It is important to note ...

Historical Commission Meeting Monday, February 21

The Riverside Historical Commission will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 21, 2022. 

The Historical Commission will meet in person and physical spacing will be observed. Any individual with a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation in...

Revised Agenda and Agenda Packet - Village Board of Trustees Meeting Thursday, February 17, 2022

The Village Board of Trustees will hold their regular meeting in Room 4 of the Riverside Township Hall, located at 27 Riverside Road, at 7:00 p.m. on February 17, 2022.

The Board of Trustees will meet in person and physical spacing will be observed. Any in...

Village Board of Trustees Meeting Thursday, February 17, 2022

The Village Board of Trustees will hold their regular meeting in Room 4 of the Riverside Township Hall, located at 27 Riverside Road, at 7:00 p.m. on February 17, 2022.

The Board of Trustees will meet in person and physical spacing will be observed. Any in...

Riverside TV Commission Regular Meeting

The Riverside TV Commission will meet on Monday, February 14, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., electronically via Zoom. Please visit the village website to view or download the agenda for the meeting. the Zoom link will be posted to https://www.riverside.il.us/169/Riv...

Police Pension Board Meeting Thursday, February 10

The Riverside Police Pension Board will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 10, 2022 in Room 22 of the Riverside Township Hall located at 27 Riverside Road.

Landscape Advisory Commission Regular Meeting - Correction

The Landscape Advisory Commission will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in Room 4 of the Riverside Township Hall, 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, IL.  Please visit the village website to view or download the agenda f...

Garbage pickup will occur as regularly scheduled on Thursday, February 3rd

Refuse collection will occur as regularly scheduled this Thursday, February 3, 2022.

In order for the Public Works Department to properly clear the streets of snow, garbage and recycling cans must remain on the parkway. Placing your garbage or recycling ca...

Public Comment: Tonight's Board of Education Meeting at 7:00 p.m.

Individuals wishing to participate via public comments at this evening's Board of Education Meeting can do so in one of two ways: 

1. Send your comments via email to publiccomment@district96.org, OR
2. Join the Zoom Webinar and be added as a Presenter du...

Village Board of Trustees Meeting Cancelled February 3, 2022

The Board of Trustees of the Village of Riverside has cancelled their Regular Meeting scheduled for Thursday, February 3, 2022. The next Regular Meeting of the Village Board will be Thursday, February 17, 2022.

Historical Commission Meeting Monday, January 24

The Riverside Historical Commission will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 24, 2022 on Zoom. 

Due to the ongoing public health emergency, and consistent with the Governor’s most recent emergency declaration, various Executive Orders entered by ...

Village Board of Trustees Meeting Cancelled

The Board of Trustees of the Village of Riverside has cancelled their Regular Meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 20, 2022. The next Regular Meeting of the Village Board will be Thursday, February 3, 2022.

Postal Service Issues

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Riverside and surrounding communities have experienced mail delivery issues associated with the United States Postal Service (USPS).

Residents are encouraged to sign up for online bill pay on the village website at...

Economic Development Commission Meeting Cancelled January 13, 2022

The Economic Development Commission of the Village of Riverside has cancelled their Regular Meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 13, 2022. The next Regular Meeting of the Economic Development Commission will be Thursday, March 10, 2022.

Economic Development Commission Meeting Cancelled January 13, 2022

The Economic Development Commission of the Village of Riverside has cancelled their Regular Meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 13, 2022. The next Regular Meeting of the Economic Development Commission will be Thursday, March 10, 2022.

Village Offices Closed Monday, January 17, 2022

Village Offices will be closed on Monday, January 17, 2022 in observance of Martin Luther King Junior Day. Refuse collection will occur as regularly scheduled.

CDC Expands Booster Shot Eligibility and Strengthens Recommendations for 12-17 Year Olds

The CDC now recommends that adolescents age 12 to 17 years old should receive a booster shot 5 months after their initial Pfizer-BioNTech vaccination series.

Data shows that COVID-19 boosters help broaden and strengthen protection against Omicron and other...

Last Day for Christmas Tree Pickup

The last day to dispose of Christmas trees will be this week, on Thursday, January 13, 2022.

All holiday greenery, including Christmas trees and decorative holiday wreaths, must have tinsel, ornaments and lights removed from them before being placed at the...

Riverside TV Commission Regular Meeting

The Riverside TV Commission will meet on Monday, January 10, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., electronically via Zoom. Please visit the village website to view or download the agenda for the meeting. the Zoom link will be posted to https://www.riverside.il.us...

Landscape Advisory Commission Meeting Cancelled January 11, 2022

The Landscape Advisory Commission of the Village of Riverside has cancelled their Regular Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 11, 2022. The next Regular Meeting of the Landscape Advisory Commission will be Tuesday, February 8, 2022.

Village Board of Trustees Meeting Thursday, January 6, 2022

The Village Board of Trustees will hold their regular meeting on Zoom at 7:00 p.m. on January 6, 2022.

Due to the ongoing public health emergency, and consistent with the Governor’s most recent emergency declaration, various Executive Orders entered by the...

Landscape Advisory Commission Regular Meeting

The Landscape Advisory Commission will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 4, 2022.  This will be a Zoom meeting.  Find the Zoom Link on the LAC page of the website.  The public is welcome to participate via Zoom. &nb...

New Isolation and Quarantine Recommendations

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Riverside Masks Available for Purchase

The Village of Riverside has a limited number of face masks available for purchase. Wear your pride in Riverside, while practicing safety protocols.

Village of Riverside masks cost $10.00 and shipping is included. Masks will be mailed to the address you pr...

Mask and Vaccination Mandates

Illinois Enhances Vaccination & Testing Capacity

CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker has directed the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) to enhance its partnerships with local health department mass vaccination operations throughout ...

Proof of Vaccination Required

The Cook County Department of Public Health has announced that effective January 3, 2022, proof of vaccination will be required for entry into all indoor public spaces.  This regulation applies to indoor public spaces such as restaurants, health ...

Riverside Remains Green - Even in Winter!

The Village of Riverside is currently ranked #3 by the EPA in terms of percentage of green power vs. total power consumed.  Thank you to everyone who participates in the Electric Aggregation program!  It will be difficult to remain at th...

Village Board of Trustees Meeting Cancelled

The Board of Trustees of the Village of Riverside has cancelled their Regular Meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 16, 2021.  The next Regular Meeting of the Village Board will be Thursday, January 6, 2022. The meeting will be broadcast live ...

Riverside TV Commission Regular Meeting

The Riverside TV Commission will meet on Monday, December 13, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in Room 4 of the Riverside Township Hall, 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, IL.  Please visit the village website to view or download the agenda for the meeting. &nbs...

Village Board of Trustees Meeting Thursday, December 2, 2021

The Board of Trustees of the Village of Riverside will meet on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in Room 4 of the Riverside Township Hall, 27 Riverside Road.

MEETING AND PUBLIC COMMENT PROCEDURES: The Board of Trustees will meet in person and physica...

COVID Booster Shots

Homicide Investigation

On November 13, 2021, at approximately 1:00 PM the Riverside Police Department was dispatched to 63 Forest Avenue for the report of a possible burglary to an apartment. Upon arrival, officers entered an apartment unit and located two individuals who were ...

Police Investigation

On November 13, 2021, at approximately 1:00 PM, the Riverside Police Department was dispatched to 63 Forest Ave for the report of a possible burglary to an apartment. Upon arrival, officers entered an apartment unit and located two individuals who were un...

Historical Commission Meeting Monday, November 15

The Riverside Historical Commission will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 15, 2021, in Room 4 of the Riverside Township Hall, 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, Illinois.  Masks are required for all who attend regardless of vaccination status. &a...

Historical Commission Meeting Monday, October 18

The Riverside Historical Commission will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 18, 2021, in Room 4 of the Riverside Township Hall, 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, Illinois.  Masks are required for all who attend regardless of vaccination status. &am...

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners Special Meetings

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will meet in Executive Session next Monday and Tuesday, October 18 & 19, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. in the Parks & Recreation Community Center at 43 East Quincy Street.