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Posted on: September 19, 2023

Intersection Closure Tomorrow, September 20th

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The intersection at North Delaplaine Road and Shenstone Road will be closed at 8:00 a.m. tomorrow as part of the Shenstone Road Reconstruction Project. The closure will remain until Friday evening at 6:00 p.m. The below map notes placement of the barricad...

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Construction Updates
Posted on: September 16, 2023

Shenstone Road Project Update September 16, 2023

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PROJECT UPDATE

Shenstone Road Utility Improvements and Road Reconstruction Project

September 16, 2023

  Work Completed this Week

  • Bolder Contractors continued installing new water main on Shenstone Road (Delaplaine Road to Blythe Road)
  • Bolder Contracto...
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Construction Updates
Posted on: August 30, 2023

Shenstone Road Project Construction Notice

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CONSTRUCTION NOTICE

Shenstone Road Utility Improvements and Road Reconstruction Project

August 30, 2023

It is our pleasure to inform you that the Shenstone Road Utility Improvements and Road Reconstruction Project is scheduled to begin after the upcoming Lab...

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Construction Updates

News Flash

Posted on: June 29, 2023

Participate in the 4th of July Parade with C4

Show your support for a cool planet and cruise, bike, or walk with the Riverside C4 Team in the Parade this Tuesday! The QR code in the image below links to a Sign-Up Genius for helping with float decor or interest in parading with the group.

On t...

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Cross-Community Climate Collaboration C-4 Updates
Posted on: March 1, 2023

Cross-Community Climate Collaborative (C4) Updates

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What is C4?

The Cross-Community Climate Collaborative (C4) initiative is a regional collective effort by West Central Cook County municipalities designed to bring together communities to share ideas, secure resources, and drive large-scale projects within ...

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For a full update visit the C4 Webpage Cross-Community Climate Collaboration C-4 Updates

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Posted on: November 29, 2023

Yard Waste Pick Up Extended to December 7th

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Thank you to Flood Brothers for agreeing to extend yard waste pickup to December 7th! 

Please note the following guidelines for yard waste pick-up provided by Flood Brothers:

  • Yard waste consists of grass clippings, leaves, small shrubbery trimmings...
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Posted on: November 29, 2023

Holiday Stroll Street Closures and Schedule

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The Riverside Chamber of Commerce Holiday Stroll is tonight, December 1st from 5:30-9:00 p.m. Santa will arrive at the historic Water Tower by fire truck between 5:30-6:00 p.m. for the tree-lighting ceremony. There are plenty of other activities downtown ...

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Posted on: November 28, 2023

Kent Road and Lincoln Road Green Alley Project Update November 25, 2023

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PROJECT UPDATE

Kent Road and Lincoln Road Green Alley Project

November 25, 2023

  

Work Completed this Week

  • Triggi placed Hot-Mix Asphalt for parking lot repairs and opened Kent Road Alley back to residential traffic
  • Triggi framed and...
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E-Flash
Posted on: November 24, 2023

Village Meeting Notice: Week of November 27 - December 1

Agendas and Meetings

The Village of Riverside Board and Commission meeting schedule for the week of November 27 - December 1:

Parks and Recreation Board

Monday, November 27, 2023

Quincy Community Center

43 E Quincy St

7:00 p.m.

Planning and Zoning Commission

Wednesday, November 29, ...

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Posted on: November 22, 2023

Holiday Stroll Map and Schedule for Friday, December 1st

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It's time to Stroll! The Riverside Chamber of Commerce Annual Holiday Stroll will take place next Friday, December 1st. Tree Lighting with Santa will take place at 5:30 p.m in front of the Water Tower. Maps are provided below. See you there!

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E-Flash
Posted on: November 22, 2023

Santa's Mailbox is Back!

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Santa's Mailbox is back and ready for letters! Located East of the Water Tower (10 Pine Ave) on Longcommon Rd, Santa's Mailbox will be accepting letters from today, November 22 through Tuesday, December 19. As long as your letter has a return address, you...

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E-Flash
Posted on: November 24, 2023

Leave the Leaves this Fall

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Leave the Leaves 

Leaving deep piles of whole leaves on your lawn is harmful to your lawn. However, leaves are a really valuable resource if you use them properly. First, if your mower can mulch the leaves small enough to fall down to the base of ...

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E-Flash
Posted on: November 22, 2023

Kent Road and Lincoln Road Green Alley Project Update November 18, 2023

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PROJECT UPDATE

Kent Road and Lincoln Road Green Alley Project

November 18, 2023

  

Work Completed this Week

  • CR Schmidt completing the installation of the porous brick pavers at Kent Road Alley
  • Triggi removing existing pavement and exc...
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E-Flash
Posted on: November 27, 2023

Shenstone Road Project Update November 25, 2023

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PROJECT UPDATE

Shenstone Road Utility Improvements and Road Reconstruction Project

November 25, 2023

  

Work Completed this Week

  • Orange Crush paved the final asphalt surface layer on Shenstone Road (Delaplaine Rd to Harlem Ave)
  • Bolder...
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Posted on: November 21, 2023

Sewer Repairs Rescheduled to Tomorrow

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Emergency sewer repair will be occurring at the intersection of Eastgrove Road and North Delaplaine Road tomorrow, November 22nd beginning at 7:00am. Please avoid this area tomorrow morning if possible.

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Posted on: November 20, 2023

Sewer Repair to Occur at Intersection of Eastgrove Road and North Delaplaine

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Emergency sewer repair will be occurring at the intersection of Eastgrove Road and North Delaplaine Road tomorrow, November 21st beginning at 7:00am. Please avoid this area tomorrow morning if possible.

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Posted on: November 30, 2023

Cyclic Tree Trimming to begin Monday, December 4th

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Tree Trimming Notice - November 16, 2023

The Public Works Department will begin pruning trees on the public right of way within the map zone labeled 2023 beginning on Monday, December 4th until approximately December 11th. Please be aware of tree work in t...

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E-Flash
Posted on: November 13, 2023

Shenstone Road Project Update November 11, 2023

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PROJECT UPDATE

Shenstone Road Utility Improvements and Road Reconstruction Project

November 11, 2023

  

Work Completed this Week

  • Triggi Construction completed pouring concrete for the new curb and gutter on Shenstone Rd (Delaplaine R...
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Posted on: November 13, 2023

Riverside Police Department to begin Thanksgiving Enforcement Campaign

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Riverside Police to motorists: Celebrating Thanksgiving?

Buckle up and drive sober

Riverside, IL – This Thanksgiving, the Riverside Police Department is joining the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement to ensu...

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E-Flash
Posted on: November 11, 2023

Village's Tax Levy

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On an annual basis, the Village Board conducts a tax levy hearing then approves a tax levy for the Village. The Village’s tax levy is a crucial funding mechanism for maintaining and improving the quality of life for Riverside residents. It ensures that ne...

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E-Flash
Posted on: November 3, 2023

Village's AA+ Credit Rating Reaffirmed

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The Village of Riverside's AA+ Credit Rating was reaffirmed this week by Standard & Poor (S&P) Global Ratings. This is considered a High Grade rating and will allow the Village to issue debt at a lower interest rate. The Village is very pleased wi...

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E-Flash
Posted on: October 30, 2023

Shenstone Road Project Update October 28, 2023

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PROJECT UPDATE

Shenstone Road Utility Improvements and Road Reconstruction Project

October 28, 2023

  

Work Completed this Week

  • Bolder Contractors completed the new water main tie-in to the existing Riverside water system at Shenston...
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E-Flash
Posted on: October 27, 2023

Vehicle Stickers and Pet Tags Reminder

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Vehicle sticker and pet tag renewals were due on September 30th. On October 1st, a $10 late fee was added to all unpaid vehicle stickers and a $5 late fee to all pet tags. Late notices were mailed during the first week of October. To avoid the second roun...

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E-Flash
Posted on: October 24, 2023

The Village of Riverside presents an Operating Budget with a $229,178 surplus for 2024

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At the 2024 Budget Public Hearing on October 19, 2023, Village staff presented a balanced operating budget with a surplus of $229,178 to the Village Board of Trustees.

“The Village of Riverside has a long history of being fiscally prudent while p...

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Posted on: October 24, 2023

Water Service Interruption scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, October 25th

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CONSTRUCTION NOTICE

Shenstone Road Utility Improvements and Road Reconstruction Project

October 23, 2023

Water Service Interruption

Please be advised that the Village’s contractor will be connecting a new section of water main at the intersection of...

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E-Flash
Posted on: October 23, 2023

Shenstone Road Project Update October 21, 2023

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PROJECT UPDATE

Shenstone Road Utility Improvements and Road Reconstruction Project

October 21, 2023

  

Work Completed this Week

  • Bolder Contractors completed installing residential water services from the new water main to the parkway...
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E-Flash
Posted on: October 20, 2023

Water Service Update: Temporary Shutoff for Construction

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Properties located within the anticipated work area for the Shenstone water main replacement were notified of planned service disruptions by Village project engineers. Two additional service areas needed to be temporarily shut off. Attempts were made to n...

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E-Flash
Posted on: October 19, 2023

Kent Road Green Alley Construction Notice

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CONSTRUCTION NOTICE

Kent Road Green Alley Reconstruction Project

October 19, 2023

The Kent Road Green Alley Reconstruction Project will begin today Thursday October 19th. During this four-week project, the alley will not be accessible. Parking for those resi...

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E-Flash
Posted on: October 16, 2023

Shenstone Road Project Update October 14, 2023

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PROJECT UPDATE

Shenstone Road Utility Improvements and Road Reconstruction Project

October 14, 2023

  

Work Completed this Week

  • Bolder Contractors completed installing new 36” diameter combination sewer pipe and ma...
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E-Flash
Posted on: October 11, 2023

Landscape Advisory Commission Offering Triangle Tours

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Hey, what’s that tree?

The Riverside Landscape Advisory Commission (LAC) would like to extend an offer to those interested in learning about the parks adjacent to their homes.  The large parks in Riverside get most of the attent...

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E-Flash
Posted on: October 2, 2023

Shenstone Road Project Update September 30, 2023

9-30-2023

PROJECT UPDATE

Shenstone Road Utility Improvements and Road Reconstruction Project

September 30, 2023

  Work Completed this Week

    • Bolder Contractors installed new 36” diameter combination sewer pipe and manholes on Shenstone Road (Delaplaine ...
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E-Flash
Posted on: September 25, 2023

Fall/Winter Brochure Available Now!

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Fall into fall with Riverside Parks & Recreation! Our 2023 fall/winter brochure is available for registration now. From Adult Watercolor to Youth Basketball, there's something for everyone to enjoy. The fall/winter season is also home to some...

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Posted on: September 15, 2023

Riverside Parks & Recreation Upcoming Events

Join Riverside Parks & Recreation for some awesome events next week! On Thursday, September 21 from 4:00-6:00 PM, come by 10 Pine Ave for our annual Touch a Truck event! From police cars to garbage trucks, there will be plenty of vehicles for your kid...

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E-Flash
Posted on: September 6, 2023

Road Projects: Frequently Asked Questions

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Over the past few weeks, the Village provided digital and hard-copy notice regarding the Shenstone Road Utility Improvements and Reconstruction Project. The Village will continue to share periodic community updates on project progress. 

Informatio...

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Posted on: May 17, 2023

Parks & Recreation Fall/Winter Brochure Available Now!

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Riverside Parks & Recreation's Fall/Winter Brochure is available now! From Adult Watercolor to Youth Basketball, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Be sure to register for our Drive Thru Haunted House and Great Puzzle Race 2! Registrat...

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Posted on: October 3, 2023

Riverside Police Department Receives Traffic Enforcement Grant

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RPD will conduct additional enforcement next year due to grant from IDOT.

Riverside Police Department Awarded Illinois Department of Transportation Traffic Enforcement Grant

(Riverside, IL)- The Riverside Police Department announced today it has been awarded a Federal Fiscal Year 2024 Sustaine...

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Police Department Press Releases

News Flash

Posted on: October 6, 2023

Village focused on preventing food waste

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In 2019, the United Nations designated September 29th International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction. Food waste is not only a problem globally but often happens right in our own kitchens. For example, an average family in the U.S. throws...

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Posted on: August 21, 2023

Where to Take Hard-To-Recycle Items

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Recycling is vital to protect this world for future generations. Sometimes it can take extra effort for hard-to-recycle items. To help you find the best place to take your recyclable items, the Village has created this resource list. 

Recycling at...

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Posted on: August 23, 2023

Apply for a Permit Online

Apply for a Permit Online

The Village of Riverside requires a building permit prior to work beginning for most building and construction projects, including alterations, repairs, and mechanical replacements. 

New permit applications and contractor licenses must be applied ...

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Posted on: July 31, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions About The Disc Golf Project

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Please provide any feedback to the Parks and Recreation Department at riversidepr@riverside.il.us.

Proposed locations for the disc golf course have been marked with stakes and ribbons. (1) ribbon designates a tee box, which will be comprised of pavers at g...

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Posted on: July 15, 2023

Door to Door Solicitation List

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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...

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Posted on: April 8, 2022

Special Event Application & Forms

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Special Events

In order to hold various special events in Riverside, a Special Event Application Packet is required along with a $10 application fee. 

Block Parties

In order to hold a block party, a Block Party Application must be filled out and sub...

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