www.riverside.il.us (under the Community Development
Department) or in the Village Office at 27 Riverside Road (in
wall rack on right side of lobby).
The permit process is conducted for your protection. Filling
out a permit allows you to let the Building Department know
that construction is taking place at your address. This helps
ensure that the selected contractor has insurance coverage,
that no building and zoning ordinances are violated and that
your new construction is safe.
Fire Department
Non-emergency: 708-447-2123
The Village of Riverside operates its own Fire Department
through paid on call volunteers and some part time
employees. This department responds to all fires and
emergencies requiring paramedic services and provides
assistance to neighboring towns if required.
Police Department
Non-emergency: 708-447-2127
The Police Department has four full time dispatchers and
fifteen patrol officers (three Sergeants and one Detective
Sergeant) that serve our residents, covering three shifts
daily, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Your Chief of Police, his staff and officers are committed to
public safety and continually demonstrate this commitment.
The Chief, officers and dispatchers attend various
community group meetings and schools to speak in regards
to safety (9-1-1 programs, rail crossings, home security
checks, recognizing scams and much more). Officers also
regularly meet with senior citizen groups, provide school
tours of the station and police vehicles and teach proper
installation of child safety seats.
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