Village of Riverwoods

05/29/2024

We recently participated in the unveiling of a new park at the Village of Riverwoods, and of course, our boy Sheldon was a gem!

He brought so much joy to everyone, making the event even more special. Sheldon was such a perfect boy, he almost stole the heart of a Riverwoods PD officer's heart! We are so grateful for the community we are a part of, and thank you to Mayor Kris Ford, the amazing officers of the police department, and of course Village of Riverwoods for having us on this beautiful day!

And lastly, thank you to the community for their support and to Sheldon for being the best ambassador for our furry friends! 🥰

02/27/2024

Community Garden | Lottery March 12, 2024

All residents are invited to participate in the Riverwoods Community Garden’s 2024 Lottery. Submit your interest by March 7th. There are only 12 plots so don’t wait. The garden is located next to the Riverwoods Police Department at 845 Saunders Rd.

Interested? Please email [email protected]. Please include your name, home address, email address and your preferred phone number.

Whether you are experienced or a first time gardener all are welcomed.

10/27/2023

08/30/2023

Riverwoods Preservation Council (RPC) will be collecting clothes, shoes, linens, books, fire extinguishers, auto batteries, musical instruments and more at its annual recycle event at Village Hall, 300 Portwine Rd.

Collected items will be Reused, Recycled and/or Donated. Have items bagged separately by category. Just drive up and pop your trunk. A volunteer will help you unload. This event is in partnership with SWALCO.

Bring the kids to participate in nature activities creating handmade seed paper and seed starter containers.

Interested in volunteering for this event? Email [email protected].

08/09/2023

Pruning & Fertilizing Seminar | August 12, 2023-8:00 to 9:30 am

Come to the outdoor garden plots at 845 Saunders to hear Verd Nolan, president of The Organic Gardener, educate residents on pruning and fertilizing. Verd will discuss edible garden fertilizing as well as pruning best practices.

06/21/2023

Riverwoods Community Garage Sale

Looking for some hidden treasures? Want to find a great bargain?

If the answer is "yes" then come check out the Community Garage Sale hosted by Riverwoods Preservation Council and Village of Riverwoods:

Saturday, June 24, 2023
9:00am-3:00pm
Riverwoods Village Hall, 300 Portwine Rd.

Make a day of it and invite family and friends to join in on the fun!

05/24/2023

Hydrant Flushing Underway
https://www.riverwoods.gov/rc/page/hydrant-flushing-underway

04/21/2023

Last month, Riverwoods Police Officers along with other area first responders participated in training exercises at the Center for Enriched Living to recognize and safely interact with people with developmental disabilities.

01/10/2023

Join representatives from the Riverwoods Preservation Council (RPC), Swalco, and LRS for the:

Talkin' Trash Webinar
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88694238627
Wed. January 18
7- 8 pm
Join us for a Webinar via Zoom for an educational
webinar on what and how to properly recycle.

From questions to facts:
Do I recycle plastic with lids on or off?

Batteries yes or no?
What happens to my recycling?
What can I do with things that are not trash?

Forward your questions to us at:
[email protected]

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11/30/2022

***Attention Riverwoods Residents***

As we look ahead to the April 2023 election ballot, nominees have been identified by the Riverwoods Caucus Nominating Committee for the three available Riverwoods Trustee Positions. They are as follows:

- Jeff Smith

- Michael Clayton

- Rick Jamerson

The Riverwoods Caucus Nominating Committee invites you to participate at the Town Caucus Meeting to meet the candidates, nominate alternate candidates, and vote to select the Caucus Party Candidates for the April Riverwoods Municipal Election.

Caucus meeting to be held on Monday December 5, 2022 at 7:20 PM at Village Hall

For more information visit Riverwoods Caucus Party
https://sites.google.com/view/riverwoods-caucus-party

Riverwoods Caucus Party
The Caucus System in Riverwoods

BRING YOUR VOICE TO THE VILLAGE TOWN HALL

The Caucus System in Riverwoods

09/14/2022

Seeking Candidates for Riverwoods -
The Riverwoods Caucus Party Nominating Committee is seeking candidates for 3 Trustee positions.

The Riverwoods Caucus Party Nominating Committee (NomCom) is seeking candidates for three Trustee positions to be elected to the Riverwoods Village Board in advance of the April 2023 election.

What is a Caucus Party?
The Riverwoods Caucus Party is a state-authorized and regulated candidate selection process designed to seek out, select and support individuals who agree to run for and, if elected, serve in positions on the village government.

To see the requirements of the four-year positions, visit:
https://bit.ly/RiverwoodsElection

A candidate must fulfill the following requirements:
• U.S. citizen and a Riverwoods resident
• Reside in Riverwoods at least one year prior to the election date
• Registered to vote in Riverwoods
• Current with all municipal taxes
• Not a convicted felon

Residents may obtain an application and questionnaire after Friday, September 30, 2022 at the Riverwoods Village Hall or download the information from the website above.

Who selects the candidates?
The Caucus Party NomCom, comprising Riverwoods residents, selects candidates for Riverwoods residents to elect.

Village of Riverwoods NomCom seeking Trustee Candidates - WE NEED YOU!


Village of Riverwoods NomCom seeking Trustee Candidates - WE NEED YOU!
Seeking Candidates for Riverwoods - The Riverwoods Caucus Party Nominating Committee is seeking candidates for ...

The Caucus System in Riverwoods

04/18/2022

SATURDAY, MAY14, 2022
The Village of Riverwoods
and The Riverwoods Preservation Council

Welcome You to the Annual
Clean-Up Day and Native Plant Sale

10am-Noon - Village Wide Clean-Up
The Village will be distributing garbage and recycle bags to each SSA and HOA which will in turn coordinate their neighborhood clean up. Main roadway collection sites will be determined so that Village personnel can easily locate and collect. Otherwise garbage and recycle bags may be dropped off to the dumpster at Village Hall on May 14.

11:30am to 1:30pm - Village BBQ with Catering by Josh's
Following Clean-Up, all residents are invited to Village Hall for a BBQ lunch of hot dogs and hamburgers. Veggie burgers will be on hand too.

10:30am-3:30pm - Plant Sale
A selection of native forbs, shrubs and trees will be available at Village Hall to purchase on a first come, first serve basis. Cash or checks will be accepted but no credit cards.

Our online plant sale is happening now. Residents are also invited to order native forbs, shrubs and trees online through Possibility Place for delivery directly to your home in May. You do not need a special code when you order at possibilityplace.com/order-online?partner=rpc.

1 pm - Patrick Glenn Memorial Dedication
Join us for a memorial tree dedication in honor of Pat Glenn, our former Village Engineer.

All residents are invited to come out and welcome Spring in Riverwoods!

Climb aboard a police squad car and fire truck at Flatwoods Heritage Center. Meet our Village Ecologist Steve Zimmerman who is happy to answer your planting and woodland questions.

Select species and sizes delivered right to your door! Trees and shrubs will begin shipping out April 1st, and perennials will begin shipping May 15th.

01/19/2022

The Village of Riverwoods launched a new website to improve the user experience, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiency. We invite you to visit the page and offer your feedback to Trustee Dikin at [email protected].
Check it out at www.riverwoods.gov.

07/08/2021

SAVE THE DATE: July 31, 2021 from 11:30-2

Celebration Honoring Mayor Emeritus John Norris
& Campus Grand Opening

Food Provided by Cheesie's Food Truck

Activities for Kids and Adults
FUN! FUN! FUN!

07/08/2021

Weather permitting, the Southlake Mosquito Abatement District will be performing a Village wide adult mosquito control application by truck-mounted applicator this evening, July 8.

As a reminder, residents can be added to a notification list prior to adult mosquito control applications by signing up at www.clarkeportal.com/hotline.

Complete the 'Register for Sevice Notifications' section below to receive advance notifications of night mosquito control applications.

05/07/2021

You are invited to a virtual education program for Village residents, “Improving Your Backyard Habitat,” on May 19th at 7 p.m. in partnership with Riverwoods Preservation Council. This program is free for residents. Registration is online via the Brushwood Website at: https://www.brushwoodcenter.org/store/c240/Improving_Backyard_Habitat_%C2%B7_May_19.htm

04/14/2021

All Illinois residents age 16 and older are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccination. Demand does continue to exceed supply, so searching a variety of appointment locators is recommended. To register with AllVax, via the Lake County Health Department, visit allvax.lakecohealth.org. (LakeCounty is currently only vaccinating residents eligible under Phase 1b.)

To check for additional appointment availability at the Patty Turner Center mass vaccination site in Deerfield, visit doctorstestcenters.com/vaccine. Learn more about COVID-19 vaccination and access the state vaccination locator map at coronavirus.illinois.gov.


List of pharmacies and appointment aggregators:

Local Mass Vaccination Sites for Lake County Residents:
Patty Turner Center (Deerfield):
AllVax - primary scheduling;
Doctors Test Centers - additional availability
Opening Soon - Round Lake Beach: Schedule with Curative
Waukegan COVID-19 Test & Vaccination Site: AllVax
Appointment Aggregators Searching Multiple Sites:
IL Vaccine Finder
Zocdoc

Pharmacies:
CVS
Jewel-Osco
Mariano’s
Meijer
Walgreens
Walmart Pharmacy
Toll-Free Vaccine Appointment Call Center

Note that these are first dose appointments ONLY. We will open up second dose appointments shortly. If you schedule with us, expect to be scheduled for your second dose before leaving the center.

03/09/2021

The Consolidated Election will be held Tuesday, April 6, for the election of municipal offices, school district members, fire district officials and more. On Election Day, polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Village Hall is a designated polling place. Residents can find their designated Election Day polling place at the County’s website LakeVoterPower.info.

03/08/2021

02/26/2021

If the name of this bird confuses you, you are not alone. The Tufted Titmouse's name appears to come from the old Icelandic word "titr" (small) and the old Anglo-Saxon word "mase" (a kind of bird). Click here to read more: https://bit.ly/2LWAApa .

Keep an eye out for this charming crested bird at your bird feeders now and listen for their "peter-peter" song as spring approaches. Watch this one sing here: https://bit.ly/3b3QdDH .

02/24/2021

As the saying goes, "The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now." And the Village of Riverwoods will give you money to do it! 💵💵

The Native Tree and Shrub Planting Cost-Share Program helps you pay for planting native trees and shrubs that the Village Ecologist chooses specifically for your property's ecology. Learn more and apply at https://bit.ly/3alT23P.

Together we can increase the number of native species in the Village and preserve the local environment we love.

02/17/2021

When you're trying to scope out the next open spot at the bird feeder...👀

Dark-eyed Juncos (Junco hyemalis) are dark grey with a white underbelly and pink bill. Believe it or not, Illinois is one of these birds' winter vacation spots! They breed up in the Northern U.S. and Canada and spend the winter further South where they find more food. Check out this video of a Male Junco's call: https://bit.ly/3jR23Vu .

Comment down below if you've been seeing these little guys in your backyard!

02/15/2021

Fire can be destructive, but that's also what makes it a powerful rejuvenating force. 🔥 It's a natural part of the life cycle that removes dead brush, replenishes soil nutrients, and is needed for many native plant seeds to sprout.

The Village of Riverwoods encourages residents to safely use fire to maintain healthy woodlands through the Prescribed Burn Cost Share Program. Prescribed burns are safe when conducted by certified and trained professionals only. 👩‍🚒

Visit https://bit.ly/3qpBaKQ to learn more and apply. And to see how the Village helps you pay for it!