Village of Riverside
Recent News About Village of Riverside
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CEDA's CSBG scholarship program now accepting applications for 2024
The Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County (CEDA) has announced that its Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Scholarship Program for 2024 is now open for applications. The program, which offers financial aid to income-eligible students enrolled in post-secondary degree programs, is accepting applications for the upcoming fall semester or quarter.
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Get Wild in Riverside! Embrace the Joy of Birdwatching on Global Big Day
Residents of Riverside are gearing up to Get Wild in Riverside on Global Big Day, a celebration of birdwatching set to take place on Saturday, May 11. The event promises a variety of activities, exhibits, and programs for all ages to enjoy.According to Riverside Village Trustee Jill Mateo, an avid birdwatcher, Riverside's Important Birding Area plays a crucial role in providing food and shelter for migrating birds. Mateo expressed excitement about the upcoming event, stating, "It's accessible to all our neighbors, nestled within our National Historic Landmark. This day is...
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37 is median age of Cook County residents by 2021
Cook County residents have a median age of 37-years-old as of 2021, according to US Census Data.
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Census Bureau: 7% of people in Cook County identified as multiracial in 2021
Of the 5,265,398 citizens living in Cook County in 2021, 93% said they were only one race, while 7% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.
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Week ending July 8: 44 inmates sentenced in Cook County to be released from Illinois Department of Corrections
There are 44 inmates sentenced to jail in Cook County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending July 8.
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No Mow May Initiative Suspends Grass Height Regulations to Support Bee Populations
At the March 21, 2024 Village Board Meeting, the Landscape Advisory Commission (LAC) proposed to suspend enforcement of Title 7, Chapter 7 of the Village Ordinance which limits the height of grass to eight inches as part of the No Mow May initiative. The Board agreed to suspend enforcement effective immediately (March 21, 2024) through May 12, 2024.The No Mow May initiative in Riverside has a history of promoting environmental conservation. In 2022, the LAC collaborated with the Riverside Public Library to introduce the initiative by roping off a square area of grass on...
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2022 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Cook County?
There were 5,897 offenders released on parole during 2022 that live in Cook County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Cook News.
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2019 Migration: How many people moved to Cook County from across the country?
45,621 people from across the country moved to Cook County during 2019, a decrease from the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.
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2019 Migration: How many people moved to Cook County from the same state?
27,963 people from across the state moved to Cook County during 2019, a decrease from the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.
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2019 Migration: How many people moved to Cook County?
73,751 people moved to Cook County during 2019, a decrease from the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.
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Cook County COVID-19 Update: 99% of infected residents alive as of Feb. 28
Cook County has seen 1,524,936 COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began.
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Cook County COVID-19 Update: 99% of infected residents alive as of Feb. 21
Cook County has seen 1,520,321 COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began.
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Cook County COVID-19 Update: 99% of infected residents alive as of Feb. 14
Cook County has seen 1,515,818 COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began.
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Cook County COVID-19 Update: 99% of infected residents alive as of Feb. 7
Cook County has seen 1,511,567 COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began.
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Cook County COVID-19 Update: 99% of infected residents alive as of Jan. 31
Cook County has seen 1,507,271 COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began.
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Cook County COVID-19 Update: 99% of infected residents alive as of Jan. 24
Cook County has seen 1,502,422 COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began.
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Q4 2022 Recap: 8 parolees from Kane County convicted of crimes involving weapons set for release
There were eight offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons living in Kane County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2022, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Cook News.
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Q4 2022 Recap: 14 parolees from Kane County convicted of crimes against persons set for release
There were 14 offenders convicted of crimes against persons living in Kane County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2022, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Cook News.
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Cook County COVID-19 Update: 99% of infected residents alive as of Jan. 10
Cook County has seen 1,491,171 COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began.
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Q4 2022 Recap: 518 parolees from Cook County convicted of crimes involving weapons set for release
There were 518 offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons living in Cook County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2022, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Cook News.