Riverside Township, IL

10/21/2022

Saturday, October 29th is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. From 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, the North Riverside Police Department, in conjunction with the DEA, will provide the public the opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your pills for disposal to the North Riverside Police Department lobby at 2359 S. Des Plaines Avenue. The Police cannot accept liquids, needles, or sharps; only pills or patches. The service is FREE and anonymous, no questions asked.

10/14/2022

The Mental Health Implications of Caregiving, Part 02: Caregivers for Adults

The Riverside Township Mental Health Board, in conjunction with Riverside Township, sponsored a presentation earlier this year on the topic of Caregivers for Adults. This is Part 2 of a larger series that focuses on the Mental Health Implications of Caregiving. This, and all past Mental Health presentations, can be viewed on the Township's website.

A presentation on the mental health implications of caregiving for caregivers for adults. This is the second part of a two-part presentation.Lecturers includ...

10/04/2022

Come on out to the Town Hall and enjoy our FREE weekly movie screenings, every Thursday at 12:30 pm. Check out the list of upcoming films below:

09/19/2022

The Riverside Township Radio Players return for a whole new season this Friday, September 23! Come out to the Town Hall to enjoy this FREE performance. More info below:

09/07/2022

Come out to another one of our FREE Paper Shredding Events on Saturday, September 24th! Bring a non-perishable, unexpired food item with you to donate to the Riverside Township Food Pantry. More info below:

08/15/2022

2022 Riverside Junior Woman's Charity Swan Derby - Cheddar Up

The Riverside Junior Woman's Charity presents Swan Derby on Sunday, August 28, 2022 from 11am - 1pm. "Adopted" toy swans will be launched into the river at Hofmann Tower Bridge and race to the finish line at Swan Pond to raise money for local charities RJWC supports. The first 4 swans to reach the finish line win cash prizes. There will also be a cash prize for the swan that comes in last place called the 'lazy swan'!

For more information, or to purchase a swan and tickets, visit the event page here:

Riverside Junior Woman's Charity (RJWC) presents **Swan Derby** on Sunday, August 28, 2022 from 11am - 1pm. "Adopted" toy swans will be launched into the river The first 4 swans to reach the finish line win cash prizes. There will also be a cash prize for the swan that comes in last place called the...

08/09/2022

Just a reminder that the Riverside Township Community Resource Center is here to help individuals and families connect with the services and support they need. Feel free to call, email, or stop in at the Town Hall if you are in need of assistance! https://riversidetownship.org/community-resource-center/

08/01/2022

Aging Care Connections' Aging Well Neighborhood program brings together older adults, businesses, and healthcare & social services to create a "Health Neighborhood" that promotes life-long wellness and builds an age-friendly community of support.

Check out the Neighborhood Programs scheduled for the month of August here: https://www.agingcareconnections.org/aging-well-neighborhood-online-classes.html

06/30/2022

It's time again for property tax appeals! The Cook County Assessor is now open for appeals from Riverside Township residents and the deadline to file an appeal is Friday, July 22nd by 11:59 pm.

The Cook County Assessor’s Office requires all appeals to be filed online and the process can be started here: https://www.cookcountyassessor.com/online-appeals

If you need assistance with filing an appeal, the Riverside Township Assessor is always available to help by phone at (708) 447-7700 or via email at: [email protected]. View the images below for more information from the Township Assessor on filing appeals.

06/21/2022

Riverside's Parks & Recreation Department is offering a new program for active adults, age 55 and over. Play cards, drink coffee, or just enjoy the company of others. Feel free to drop in the 1st Tuesday of the month. Check out their flyer below or register online here: https://register2.vermontsystems.com/wbwsc/ilriverside.wsc/splash.html?InterfaceParameter=WebTrac_1

06/14/2022

The Riverside Town Hall, at 27 Riverside Road, is available as a Cooling Center this week during the hours of 8:00 am - 9:00 pm, on Tuesday through Thursday, and until 4:00 pm on Friday.

Those seeking respite from the extreme heat or have experienced a loss of electricity due to recent storms are welcome to cool off at the Town Hall. Further inquiries can be directed to the Township Office at (708) 442-4400.

05/31/2022

Riverside Township and the Riverside Public Library are sponsoring a Blood Drive with the American Red Cross on Thursday, June 9th. Appointments are required and can be scheduled at: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive

For more info, check out the flyer below.

05/25/2022

The Riverside Township Community Resource Center will be hosting a Health & Wellness Fair on Saturday, June 11th, from 10am - 1pm, in North Riverside. For more info on this FREE event, check out the flyer below:

05/18/2022

Come see the Radio Players perform their final show of the season this Friday, May 20th. More info below:

05/17/2022

Riverside Township would like to thank all the residents that donated items to the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive this past weekend. A big thanks also goes to all the U.S. Postal Carriers that collected donated food items along their routes, as well as North Riverside's Public Works Department that assisted in delivering all the donations to the Town Hall.

The Township's Food Pantry relies heavily on non-perishable food donations from residents throughout the community and this annual food drive always provides a much needed boost to keeping the Food Pantry's shelves adequately stocked. It is through the generosity of our residents that the Township can continue to offer this valuable service to those that need it, so again, a great big "thank you" to all.

05/02/2022

The Lions Club Annual Chicken Dinner is happening soon on Sunday, May 15th. Get your tickets now! More info on the flyer below:

04/18/2022

Come on out to the Town Hall and enjoy our FREE weekly movie screenings, every Thursday at 12:30 pm. Check out the list of upcoming films below:

04/12/2022

Come out to our free Paper Shredding Event on Saturday, April 30th! Bring a non-perishable, unexpired food item with you to donate to the Riverside Township Food Pantry. More info below:

04/04/2022

Life Line will be hosting a preventative health screening on Tuesday, May 3rd in the 2nd floor Auditorium of the Riverside Town Hall. Life Line provides valuable health screenings to detect risks of stroke, cardiovascular disease, and osteoporosis. Make your appointment today by calling 1-800-679-5192. For more information, check out the flyer below:

03/22/2022

Come see the Radio Players perform this Friday, March 25th. More info below:

03/18/2022

The Cook County Clerk's Office is looking for election judges. View the flyer below for more info or visit: cookcountyclerk.com/work

03/15/2022

Update on Property Tax Bills

The Township Assessor has some important updates regarding Property Tax Bills this year. Read all about it here: https://riversidetownship.org/property-tax-bills-update/

An update from the Riverside Township Assessor on the current status of Property Tax Bills in Cook County, Illinois.

02/24/2022

Cook County Department of Public Health Plans to Lift Mitigation Order 2021-11 on February 28, 2022 - Cook County Department of Public Health

On Monday, February 28th, Riverside Township will be following along with the Cook County Department of Public Health’s plan to lift Mitigation Order 2021-11. This means that face masks will no longer be required in all indoor public places for the general public, such as inside the Town Hall building. Proof of vaccination will also no longer be required for events in the Town Hall that serve food or drink for on-premise consumption.

While Riverside Township will no longer require masks to be worn inside the Town Hall, residents may obviously still choose to wear a face mask if they wish.

You can read the entire press release from the CCDPH here: https://cookcountypublichealth.org/2022/02/22/cook-county-department-of-public-health-plans-to-lift-mitigation-order-2021-11-on-february-28-2022/

Cook County Department of Public Health Plans for COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout to Youth Ages 5-to-11, Pending Federal Authorization

02/22/2022

Come see the Radio Players perform this Friday, February 25th. More info below:

02/22/2022

The Riverside Township Community Resource Center is here to help. Check out their PSA below.

01/31/2022

Property Tax Relief For Senior Citizens

Senior Citizens 65 years of age or older, who are struggling with property taxes, can defer payment of their property taxes until their homes or condominiums are sold. According to Riverside Township Assessor, Fran Sitkiewicz, the Senior Citizen Tax Deferral Program allows seniors to defer as much as $5,000 of their property tax bill every year.

Read more about it here: https://riversidetownship.org/property-tax-relief-for-senior-citizens/

Senior Citizens, age 65 and older, can apply for a property tax deferral program and defer as much as $5,000 of their property tax bill from Cook County every year.

01/24/2022

Cook County Health has reopened 3 mass vaccination sites in order to help vaccinate more individuals against COVID-19. Demand for the vaccine has been on the rise with the Omicron variant surge, and Cook County hopes that the return of these community sites will help those who are having difficulty making appointments for the vaccine at a doctor’s office or local pharmacy.

Any individual 5 and older can be vaccinated at one of the three locations below. Each site offers the Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccine and individuals can receive their first, second, or booster shot as well. Walk-ins are welcome, but it is recommended to call and schedule an appointment at (833) 308-1988.

Forest Park – 7600 Roosevelt Road, Forest Park, IL 60130
Matteson – 4647 Promenade Way, Matteson, IL 60443
Des Plaines – 1155 E. Oakton Street, Des Plaines, IL 60018

Each site is open Tuesday – Saturday, from 8:00 am – 6:00 pm, and Sundays from, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. For more information, or to schedule online, visit here: https://vaccine.cookcountyil.gov/

01/14/2022

2022 Property Tax Cycle Begins

The new year introduces the start of a new property tax cycle. The timing of things this year will be slightly different; however, we will continue to have appeal sessions with the Cook County Assessor and the Board of Review. Exemption applications will be processed, tax levies will be determined by taxing bodies, and 2021 property tax bills will be calculated, sent, and due all before the end of 2022.

Read more about this from the Township Assessor, here: https://riversidetownship.org/2022-property-tax-cycle/

The 2022 property tax cycle has begun and the Riverside Township Assessor is available to help homeowners with exemptions, appeals, and any questions they may have with their property tax bills.

01/11/2022

The Riverside Township Community Resource Center will be having an Open House on Saturday, February 19, from 10 am - Noon. The event will be hosted in the Great Room of the Riverside Public Library, 1 Burling Road, Riverside.

The Community Resource Center can always be reached by phone at (708) 853-9578 or via email at: [email protected].

For more information on the Resource Center, visit here: https://riversidetownship.org/community-resource-center/

12/28/2021

The Cook County Department of Public Health has issued a new COVID-19 Mitigation order for all of Cook County, effective Monday, January 3, 2022, which will require individuals age 5 and older to show proof that they are fully vaccinated in order to gain entry to certain establishments.

Since the Riverside Town Hall is a government building, and since certain meetings and events held inside the Town Hall fall within defined parameters from the CCDPH, individuals visiting the Town Hall may be required to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated before they enter, depending on the nature of one’s visit.

Face masks are still required for all individuals, aged 2 and older, at all times while inside the Town Hall, regardless of vaccination status.

You can read the entire order from the Department of Public Health here:https://cookcountypublichealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/CCDPH-COVID-Order-2021-11_122321.pdf

12/20/2021

The Riverside Township Community Resource Center was recently awarded the honor of "Innovative Senior Program of the Year" by the Illinois Township Association of Senior Citizen Services Committees!

Congratulations go to Susan Bertuglia, Amber Grzeda, Chris Ward, the Riverside Township Mental Health Board, and to all those involved from partnering agencies that assisted individuals with finding the aid they needed and that helped to make the Resource Center a success.

The Community Resource Center's mission is to provide individuals and families with guidance and referrals for aging services, benefits counseling, intellectual & developmental disabilities, mental health, and substance abuse services. The Resource Center is a joint effort between the Riverside Township Mental Health Board and these area agencies: Aging Care Connections (www.agingcareconnections.org), UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago (https://ucpseguin.org), and The Way back Inn (http://www.thewaybackinn.org).

The Community Resource Center is available Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:00 am - 11:00 am and 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm, as well as Saturday from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. A Community Care Coordinator can always be reached by calling (708) 853-9578 or via email at: [email protected].