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...

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...

Snow Removal Reminders

Snow on Driveway Aprons

The village recommends waiting to remove snow from the driveway apron until the roads have been plowed from curb to curb.  There are over 3,300 driveways in the village and there is not enough equipment and personnel to cle...

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...

State Launches New School Safety Initiative

The program encourages students to confidentially share school safety concerns 24/7 via a statewide school violence prevention help line. “By encouraging kids to seek help before harm, we’re making it so school officials, mental health professionals, and ...

ComEd Payment Assistace Available

To help eligible customers stay current on electrical bills, and help them avoid unnecessary fees come spring, ComEd regularly works with state and federal agencies to provide assistance options to those facing financial hardship.

The Low Income Home Energ...

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.  

Rental Property Registrations Due by January 31

The Riverside Residential Rental Registration Program, approved in 2021, begins on January 1, 2022. When rental property owners complete required registration, the village, property managers, and tenants will be able to effectively and efficiently communi...

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...

Homicide Investigation

The Village of Riverside held a press conference on Friday, December 10, at 3:00 p.m. in Room 4 of the Riverside Township Hall.  The press conference was streamed live on the Riverside TV website and the Riverside TV Facebook page and was also be...

Recycle Your Unwanted Holiday Lights

Flood brothers has provided the village with two recycling totes for Christmas lights. Residents are encouraged to recycle unwanted lights at the Township Hall (27 Riverside Road) or the Quincy Community Center (43 East Quincy).  

Mental Health First Aid

The holiday season can be a very stressful time for many people.  The COVID-19 pandemic has added an additional layer of stress to everything we do.  The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has resources available to help people u...

State Launches New School Safety Initiative

The program encourages students to confidentially share school safety concerns 24/7 via a statewide school violence prevention help line. “By encouraging kids to seek help before harm, we’re making it so school officials, mental health professionals, and ...

ComEd Payment Assistace Available

To help eligible customers stay current on electrical bills, and help them avoid unnecessary fees come spring, ComEd regularly works with state and federal agencies to provide assistance options to those facing financial hardship.

The Low Income Home Energ...

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...