Riverside, Illinois
Upcoming
Economic Development Commission
The Riverside Economic Development Commission will review a façade grant application for Pronto Tax and discuss updates on commission goals, including a Coffee Talk, social media content calendar, business recognition program, and outdoor dining grant. New business includes a Riverside Beauty and Wellness Week event and tours with Explore Oak Park and Beyond.
- Façade Grant Review – Pronto Tax
- 2026 Commission Goals updates: Coffee Talk, social media content calendar, business recognition program, outdoor dining grant
- Riverside Beauty and Wellness Week planning
- Explore Oak Park and Beyond tour discussion
- Approval of minutes from May 13, 2026 meeting
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees regular meeting scheduled for July 16, 2026 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on August 20, 2026.
Recent meetings
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on June 24, 2026, at 6:30 PM. The main item is a sign variation request for Devat Auto at 20 East Quincy Street. The meeting will also include approval of previous minutes and routine reports.
- Consideration of PZ 26-0003: Sign Variation for Devat Auto, 20 East Quincy Street
Parks & Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board will discuss updates on the Turtle Park and Blythe Court projects, as well as the Friends of the Parks Foundation. New business includes a website redesign. The board will also receive reports on before and after school programs, Cruise Night, and the Unplug Illinois campaign.
- Turtle Park Project Update
- Blythe Court Project Update
- Friends of the Parks Foundation discussion
- Website redesign proposal
- Before and After School Program Report
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will consider a consent agenda including a $2.4 million contract for Olmsted Watershed Area road improvements, along with several ordinance approvals for historical landmarks and zoning changes. Pending business includes updates on the public safety facility, Turtle Park playground renovation, and amendments to deck and mobile food unit regulations. New business involves a resolution to apply for Bird City Illinois designation.
- Resolution authorizing contract with Burke, LLC for Olmsted Watershed Area road improvements up to $2,407,544
- Ordinances designating certain trolley stops and Stone Roadway Gutter in Harrington Park as historical landmarks
- Ordinance amending village code and zoning code relating to mobile food units and fee schedule
- Public Safety Facility Planning Update with revised conceptual visualizations and community survey results
- Turtle Park Playground Renovation Update
Riverside Historical Commission
The Historical Commission will hold a regular meeting with votes on minutes, financial report, and a pro tempore chair. Key business includes discussion of human remains discovered on Bloomingbank Road and a vote to approve a historical parade signage purchase not to exceed $875. The Commission will also review accessions of a pamphlet and a book, and hear reports from commissioners on exhibits, merchandising, and other topics.
- Human remains from Bloomingbank Road pending discussion
- Motion to approve $875 for historical parade signage
- Accessions: Audubon Road Society Pamphlet and Riverside Trolley Book
- Discussion of 250th Anniversary of Declaration of Independence recognition
- Illinois State Historical Records Advisory Board grant discussion
Landscape Advisory Commission
The Landscape Advisory Commission will consider approving a Benefits of Trees document and discuss the Master Landscape Plan, outreach, and upcoming events. The meeting also includes a new commissioner introduction and updates on the invasive trade program and village media posting.
- Review and approve Benefits of Trees document
- Discuss Master Landscape Plan
- New commissioner introduction
- Update on invasive trade program
- Discuss 2026 events
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will consider confirming two advisory board appointments, proclaiming June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month, and approving a consent agenda that includes a $260,401 voucher list, a one-time bonus to the Village Manager, a lease for Riverside Barbershop, and a 457(b) plan amendment. Pending business includes an ordinance to renew the village's electrical aggregation program and an update on trolley shelter signs. New business features adoption of an amended fee schedule and approval of two façade improvement grants for a mural at Devat Auto Service and an awning at June and Lark.
- Confirm appointments of Marc Adelman (Planning & Zoning) and Natalia Wator (Economic Development)
- Proclamation designating June 2026 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month
- Consent agenda: approve $260,401.18 voucher list and authorize lease with John Sena d/b/a Riverside Barbershop
- Pending: ordinance to renew electrical aggregation program
- New: adopt amended fee schedule and approve two façade improvement grants
Board of Police & Fire Commissioners
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold a special meeting to approve prior meeting minutes and then move into executive session. The closed session will cover personnel matters, including the appointment, employment, or discipline of a specific employee or legal counsel, and conduct interviews for police officer candidates.
- Executive session to discuss appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of a specific employee or legal counsel
- Executive session to conduct interviews with eligible candidates for Police Officer position
Riverside TV Commission
The Riverside TV Commission will hold a regular meeting on June 1, 2026, with mostly procedural items including approval of minutes from April 7, 2026, and reports. The only substantive item is a preliminary discussion regarding goals for 2027.
- Approval of April 7, 2026 meeting minutes
- Station Manager’s Report
- Hiring Update
- Preliminary discussion on 2027 goals for the Riverside TV Commission
Preservation Commission
The Preservation Commission will hold public hearings on landmark designation for the trolley shelters on 26th Street and Des Plaines Avenue and for the stone gutter in Harrington Park. Commissioners will also consider certificates of appropriateness for window replacement, a new deck, and roof repairs at specific properties. Discussions include text amendments on building coverage and mobile food units, plus updates on Turtle Park playground redevelopment and public safety facility renderings.
- Public hearing for landmark designation of trolley shelters (7.1)
- Public hearing for landmark designation of Harrington Park stone gutter (7.2)
- PCOA26-0002: window replacement at 260 Maplewood Rd (5.2)
- PCOA26-0003: new deck at 100 Fairbank Road (5.3)
- Discussion of text amendments on building coverage (7.3) and mobile food units (7.4)
Planning & Zoning Commission
This regular meeting includes public hearings on proposed text amendments to the zoning code regarding building coverage (including deck exemptions) and mobile food units. The Commission will also continue discussions on establishing zoning districts for parks and open spaces. Other items include approval of April meeting minutes and liaison reports.
- Public Hearing on Building Coverage Text Amendments (PZ26-0001)
- Public Hearing on Mobile Food Unit Text Amendments (PZ26-0002)
- Discussion on Parks and Open Space Zoning
- Approval of April 22, 2026 meeting minutes
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will review a presentation on the Cook County triennial reassessment. The meeting includes several motions for board member reappointments and various resolutions regarding village contracts and ordinances.
- Presentation on Cook County Triennial Reassessment by Commissioner George Cardenas
- Contract with Pipe Strong LLC for $2,593,750 for 2026 Lead Service Line Replacement Project - Phase 2
- Agreement with Burke, LLC for Gateway Improvements at 2720-2728 South Harlem Avenue not to exceed $150,000
- Ordinance amending Title 3, Chapter 9 of the Village Code regarding tree removal
- Ordinance amending Section 7-4-14 of the Village Code relating to outdoor eating cafes
The Board reappointed several village board and commission members and appointed Tyler Shaffer to the Landscape Advisory Commission. It approved all consent‑agenda items except the lead‑service‑line contract, and adopted the Nighttime Light Environment Report. The Board also approved renewal of the village’s electric aggregation program. All votes were unanimous (6‑0).
- Approved reappointment of multiple Village Board and Commission members (6‑0)
- Approved appointment of Tyler Shaffer to the Landscape Advisory Commission (6‑0)
- Approved consent‑agenda items excluding the lead‑service‑line contract (6‑0)
- Adopted the Village Nighttime Light Environment Report (6‑0)
- Approved renewal of the electric aggregation program (6‑0)
- Adjourned to Executive Session (6‑0)
Riverside Historical Commission
The Riverside Historical Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and the March financial report, then hear reports from the chairperson and commissioners. Key discussion items include the digitization of local history files, a grant application for Past Perfect Online, and the handling of human remains discovered at Bloomingbank Road. The chairperson also announced their stepping down.
- Discussion of human remains from Bloomingbank Road
- Chairperson announces stepping down
- Grant application for Past Perfect Online and digitizing local history files
- Digitizing local history files procedure and special meeting discussion
- Farmers Market begins June 3 (new business)
Parks & Recreation Board
The May 18, 2026 regular meeting of the Riverside Parks & Recreation Board has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 22, 2026.
Parks & Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board will hear an update on the Turtle Park Project, receive reports on before and after school programs, and review financial, operational, and maintenance reports from the Director. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled.
- Turtle Park Project update (unfinished business)
- Before and After School Program Report
- Global Big Day event discussion
- Program and event highlights
- Financial, operational, and maintenance reports
Economic Development Commission
The Economic Development Commission will meet to discuss ongoing goals such as Coffee Talk and outdoor dining updates, along with new business including a Business Recognition Program discussion, an annual update from Explore Oak Park and Beyond, and a vacant storefront discussion. The agenda also includes façade grant reviews for Devat Auto and June and Lark.
- Façade Grant Review – Devat Auto
- Façade Grant Review – June and Lark
- Vacant Storefront Discussion
- Business Recognition Program Discussion
- Explore Oak Park and Beyond Annual Update
Landscape Advisory Commission
The Landscape Advisory Commission will consider a new Native First Landscaping Policy as new business and receive updates on the Invasive Trade In program, which offers specific native species with applications due May 20. The meeting also includes reports on the Forester, grants, social media outreach, and a series of upcoming spring and summer events.
- Native First Landscaping Policy discussion (new business)
- Invasive Trade In program: Gray Dogwood, Mapleleaf Viburnum, and Shining Sumac available; applications due May 20
- Forester’s Report (old business)
- Events: Conservation at Home Presentation & Native Plant Giveaway (May 16), Farmer’s Market (June 10), Eco Club Planting (June 6)
- Chairperson's Report on seeking a new Commissioner
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will vote on a consent agenda including a budget amendment, opioid settlement participation, and a $30,000 purchase order for a radar speed trailer. Pending business includes a resolution on the Des Plaines River Trail South Extension alignment. New business features an ordinance amending tree trimming/removal fees, a temporary outdoor dining license for Vinette, and a resolution on car wash zoning.
- Ordinance amending tree trimming/removal fees (Title 3 and Title 8 of Village Code)
- Resolution approving Des Plaines River Trail South Extension alignment
- Resolution authorizing $30,000 purchase order for Stalker Radar ALPR-ready trailer
- Ordinance amending 2025 budget for additional expenditures and revenues
- Resolution approving participation in Nationwide Opioid Settlement
The Board approved the Phase 1 engineering alignment for the Des Plaines River Trail South Extension by a 6‑0 vote. It also approved an ordinance amending the village code on tree trimming and removal, and waived the associated $25 permit fee, both by 6‑0 votes. Additional approvals included a resolution for temporary outdoor dining for Vinette, a resolution directing the Planning and Zoning Commission to study car‑wash regulations, a purchase order for an ALPR‑ready trailer up to $30,000, and participation in the nationwide opioid settlement.
- Approved alignment of Des Plaines River Trail South Extension (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance amending Tree Trimming and Removal Code (6-0)
- Approved waiver of $25 tree‑removal permit fee (6-0)
- Approved Resolution for temporary outdoor dining for Vinette (consensus)
- Approved Resolution directing study of car‑wash zoning (6-0)
- Approved purchase order for MC360 ALPR trailer up to $30,000 (no vote recorded)
- Approved participation in nationwide opioid settlement (no vote recorded)
- Approved various routine vouchers and meeting minutes (no vote recorded)
Parks & Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board will hear updates on the Turtle Park and Blythe Court projects, receive a Little League presentation, and discuss Global Big Day. The meeting also includes routine reports and approval of minutes.
- Update on Turtle Park Project
- Update on Blythe Court Project
- Presentation from Little League
- Discussion of Global Big Day
- Financial, operational, and maintenance reports
Riverside Police Pension Board
The Riverside Police Pension Board will review monthly financial reports, investment updates, and the preliminary actuarial valuation to ensure the fund remains properly funded. Trustees will process applications for membership, withdrawals, and disability benefits, including an update on Jeff Simpson’s claim. The board will also certify election results and consider actions on the cash management policy and pension funding engagement letter with Lauterbach & Amen. These reviews and approvals determine the fund’s financial stability and the processing of retirement or disability claims for local officers.
- Review of preliminary actuarial valuation and discussion of pension funding projections engagement letter with Lauterbach & Amen
- Approval of bills and monthly financial report from accountant Lauterbach & Amen
- Processing of membership, withdrawal, and disability benefit applications, including an update on Jeff Simpson’s claim
- Certification of board election results and review of Jessica Frances’ term expiration
- Discussion of cash management policy and trustee training fee approvals
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold discussions on three new business items: Parks and Open Space Zoning, a landmark application for Trolley Shelters, and a landmark application for Stone Gutter. No votes or decisions are anticipated; the agenda is largely procedural and informational.
- Discussion regarding Parks and Open Space Zoning
- Discussion regarding Landmark Application for Trolley Shelters
- Discussion regarding Landmark Application for Stone Gutter
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the March 25, 2026 meeting minutes on a 5-0 vote. The remainder of the meeting consisted of a discussion on establishing zoning districts for parks and open spaces, with no votes or formal actions taken.
- Approved March 25, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
Riverside Historical Commission
The Riverside Historical Commission will consider landmark applications for trolley shelters and a stone gutter at Harrington, along with accessions of a cast iron bell and mechanical floor plans. Commissioners will also discuss digitizing local history files, a matching grant application, and human remains from Bloomingbank Road.
- Landmark application: Trolley Shelters (New Business B)
- Landmark application: Stone Gutter at Harrington (New Business D)
- Accession of cast iron bell from Babson Estate (donor Joan Andersen & Riverside Public Library)
- Accession of Riverside School mechanical floor plans (donor Jean Follett)
- Discussion of human remains from Bloomingbank Road (Continuing Business B)
The Riverside Historical Commission unanimously approved the March 16, 2026 meeting minutes and the January financial report. Commissioners also voted to run an advertisement in the Delaplaine Magazine and to accession a cast‑iron bell donated by Joan Andersen and the Riverside Public Library. All motions passed with no dissent.
- Approved March 16, 2026 minutes (7‑0)
- Approved January financial report (7‑0)
- Approved running an ad with Delaplaine Magazine (7‑0)
- Approved accession of cast iron bell (7‑0)
- Adjourned meeting (7‑0)
Board of Trustees
The meeting will address routine consent‑agenda items such as voucher lists, minutes, and departmental reports. Trustees will vote on three inter‑fund transfer resolutions moving $360,000 to the Capital Projects Fund, $250,000 to the Street Improvement Fund, and $72,517 to the Capital Projects Fund, as well as a contract up to $53,000 with U.S. Tennis Court Construction for the Blythe Multi‑use Court Project. Additional discussions include pending topics on annually licensed food trucks and outdoor dining standards, and new‑business items on deck coverage, affordable‑housing support, and a draft ordinance for a public‑safety facility referendum.
- Resolution authorizing $360,000 transfer from General Fund to Capital Projects Fund
- Resolution authorizing $250,000 transfer from General Fund to Street Improvement Fund
- Resolution waiving competitive bidding for a contract up to $53,000 with U.S. Tennis Court Construction for the Blythe Multi‑use Court Project
- Discussion of annually licensed food trucks (pending business)
- Discussion of standards for outdoor dining areas (pending business)
The Board approved a proposal for annually licensed food trucks and directed staff to landmark a historic stone gutter in Harrington Park. The Board also passed a resolution supporting municipal authority to regulate land use and approved several inter-fund transfers for capital and street projects.
- Approved annually licensed food trucks (6-0)
- Directed staff to landmark the stone gutter in Harrington Park
- Approved resolution supporting Municipal Authority to Regulate Land Use (6-0)
- Approved $53,000 contract with U.S. Tennis Court Construction for Blythe Multi-use Court Project
- Approved $360,000 and $72,517 inter-fund transfers to the Capital Projects Fund
- Approved $250,000 inter-fund transfer to the Street Improvement Fund
- Approved operating hours for food trucks from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
- Approved ordinance amending Village Code regarding vehicle crossings and fee schedules
Board of Trustees
The Riverside Board will receive updates on the Quincy Street/Riverside Road and East Avenue/Forest Avenue streetscape projects, including Phase II engineering and construction costs totaling $2,945,024.07. Staff will review grant opportunities such as the Invest in Cook request ($120,698 village match) and ITEP requests for construction ($2,162,902.92 with $540,725.73 match). Additional items include a discussion of the Riverside Shops Incubator Program and a proposal for a structural analysis of the north train station canopy roof.
- Update on Quincy Street/Riverside Road and East Avenue/Forest Avenue streetscape projects (Phase II engineering $241,395.42, construction $2,703,628.65)
- Grant applications: Invest in Cook ($120,698 requested, $120,698 village match) and ITEP construction request $2,162,902.92 with $540,725.73 match
- Riverside Shops Incubator Program update (discussion only)
- Proposal for structural engineer to analyze north train station canopy roof for clay‑tile replacement
- Public Works 2026 Capital Projects overview
The Board approved a proposal to analyze the structural integrity of the North Train Station canopy. The Board also directed staff to research a shared lobbyist cost with local school districts and to move forward with planning a future streetscaping project along Harlem Avenue.
- Approved structural analysis of North Train Station canopy (6-0)
- Directed staff to research shared lobbyist costs with school districts
- Directed staff to move forward with Harlem Avenue streetscaping planning
- Removed Riverside and Lionel Roads from 2026 Capital Projects list
Landscape Advisory Commission
The Landscape Advisory Commission will consider approving the March meeting minutes, review a landscape permit for 321 N Delaplaine, and discuss updates on the invasive trade-in program, native garden contest, and upcoming community events including educational presentations and plant giveaways.
- Landscape permit review – 321 N Delaplaine
- Invasive Trade In program: applications due May 20, with Gray Dogwood, Mapleleaf Viburnum, and Shining Sumac species
- Native Garden Contest – monitoring submissions
- Ted Haffner presentation: Impacts of Gas-Powered Landscape Equipment (April 27)
- Conservation at Home: Gardening for Pollinators and Native Plant Giveaway (May 16)
Board of Police & Fire Commissioners
The April 14, 2026 meeting of the Riverside Board of Police & Fire Commissioners has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.
- Meeting cancelled; no agenda items to consider
Preservation Commission
The Preservation Commission will vote on a Certificate of Appropriateness for window replacement at 260 Maplewood Rd. It will also discuss a new public safety facility design presented by Williams Architects, consider text amendments to exclude decks from building coverage, and begin preliminary landmark reviews for trolley shelters and the Harrington Park stone curb and gutter. Updates on the Groveland Avenue floodwall and Parks and Open Space zoning are also on the agenda.
- Certificate of Appropriateness for window replacement at 260 Maplewood Rd (PCOA26-0002)
- Discussion of new Public Safety Facility with Williams Architects
- Text amendments regarding excluding decks from building coverage
- Preliminary review of landmark application for Trolley Shelters
- Preliminary review of landmark application for Harrington Park Stone Curb and Gutter
The Preservation Commission approved preliminary landmark designations for the trolley shelters and the Harrington Park stone curb and gutter, each with a public hearing scheduled. It tabled a request to replace windows at 260 Maplewood Road, preferring repair. The commission also discussed designs for the new public safety facility and potential landmark status for the Scout Cabin.
- Approved preliminary landmark application for trolley shelters, public hearing scheduled (7-0)
- Approved preliminary landmark application for Harrington Park stone curb and gutter, public hearing scheduled (7-0)
- Tabled window replacement application at 260 Maplewood Rd to allow owner to obtain repair quotes (7-0)
- Approved February 12, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0-2)
Riverside TV Commission
The Riverside TV Commission will hold a rescheduled regular meeting on April 7, 2026. The agenda includes approval of February 2, 2026 minutes, a technical director report, a hiring update, a West Central Cable Agency update, and a presentation on the Hauser Junior High Communications Project. Public comment is welcome on agenda and non-agenda items.
- Approval of minutes from February 2, 2026 meeting
- Technical Director Report
- Hiring Update
- West Central Cable Agency Update
- Hauser Junior High Communications Project Presentation