| North Riverside, Illinois | |
| Official Name: | Village of North Riverside |
| Settlement Type: | Village |
| Motto: | "A Small Community With A Big Heart" |
| Mapsize: | 260px |
| Image Map1: | Illinois in United States (US48).svg |
| Map Caption1: | Location of Illinois in the United States |
| Coordinates: | 41.8461°N -87.8297°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | United States |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Name1: | Illinois |
| Subdivision Type2: | County |
| Subdivision Name2: | Cook |
| Subdivision Type3: | Township |
| Established Title: | Founded |
| Leader Title: | Mayor |
| Leader Name: | Joseph Mengoni |
| Leader Title1: | Village President |
| Unit Pref: | Imperial |
| Area Footnotes: | [1] |
| Area Total Km2: | 4.26 |
| Area Total Sq Mi: | 1.64 |
| Area Land Km2: | 4.26 |
| Area Land Sq Mi: | 1.64 |
| Area Water Km2: | 0.00 |
| Area Water Sq Mi: | 0.00 |
| Population As Of: | 2020 |
| Population Total: | 7426 |
| Population Density Km2: | 1744.46 |
| Population Density Sq Mi: | 4517.03 |
| Timezone1: | CST |
| Utc Offset1: | -6 |
| Timezone1 Dst: | CDT |
| Utc Offset1 Dst: | -5 |
| Postal Code Type: | ZIP Code(s) |
| Postal Code: | 60546 |
| Area Code: | 708 |
| Blank Name: | FIPS code |
| Blank Info: | 17-54144 |
| Blank2 Name Sec2: | Wikimedia Commons |
| Blank2 Info Sec2: | North Riverside, Illinois |
North Riverside is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 7,426.[2]
North Riverside is located at 41.8461°N -87.8297°W (41.846222, -87.829585).[3]
According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, North Riverside has a total area of 1.64sqmi, all land.[4]
As of the 2020 census[5] there were 7,426 people, 2,626 households, and 1,681 families residing in the village. The population density was 4517.03PD/sqmi. There were 3,012 housing units at an average density of 1832.12/sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 58.50% White, 7.04% African American, 1.24% Native American, 3.10% Asian, 13.79% from other races, and 16.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 36.18% of the population.
There were 2,626 households, out of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.00% were married couples living together, 17.25% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.99% were non-families. 31.57% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.41% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.10 and the average family size was 2.44.
The village's age distribution consisted of 20.4% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 25% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.7 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $55,879, and the median income for a family was $72,545. Males had a median income of $44,607 versus $41,795 for females. The per capita income for the village was $35,963. About 4.5% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.8% of those under age 18 and 1.3% of those age 65 or over.
| White alone (NH) | 5,715 | 4,469 | style='background: #ffffe6; | 3,810 | 85.45% | 66.98% | style='background: #ffffe6; | 51.31% | |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 197 | 412 | style='background: #ffffe6; | 513 | 2.95% | 6.18% | style='background: #ffffe6; | 6.91% | |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 7 | 2 | style='background: #ffffe6; | 15 | 0.10% | 0.03% | style='background: #ffffe6; | 0.20% | |
| Asian alone (NH) | 173 | 137 | style='background: #ffffe6; | 219 | 2.59% | 2.05% | style='background: #ffffe6; | 2.95% | |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | style='background: #ffffe6; | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | style='background: #ffffe6; | 0.00% | |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 4 | 5 | style='background: #ffffe6; | 24 | 0.06% | 0.07% | style='background: #ffffe6; | 0.32% | |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 48 | 59 | style='background: #ffffe6; | 158 | 0.72% | 0.88% | style='background: #ffffe6; | 2.13% | |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 544 | 1,588 | style='background: #ffffe6; | 2,687 | 8.13% | 23.80% | style='background: #ffffe6; | 36.18% | |
| Total | 6,688 | 6,672 | style='background: #ffffe6; | 7,426 | 100.00% | 100.00% | style='background: #ffffe6; | 100.00% |
North Riverside is divided between three congressional districts. The area east of the Des Plaines River is in Illinois's 3rd congressional district; the area west of 1st Avenue is in the 7th district; the area between 1st Avenue and the river, consisting almost entirely of the western half of the Riverside Golf Club, is in the 4th district.
The Village of North Riverside is governed by a Village President (also referred to a Mayor), Village Clerk, and six Trustees who are all elected to four year terms. The terms are staggered, with elections being held in odd number years. The Mayor and Board of Trustees exercise policy-making and legislative powers of the Village, including adopting ordinances and resolutions, approving the Village’s annual appropriation and operating budget and enacting tax levies. In addition, the Village Board receives findings and recommendations from a number of appointed citizen advisory committees.
| Name | Title/Position | First Elected/Appointed | Term Expires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Mengoni | President | 2021 | 2025 | |
| Deborah Czajka | Village Trustee | Appointed 2013[9] | 2027 | |
| Antonio “Tony” Santucci | Village Trustee | 2023 | 2027 | |
| Kathy Raineri | Village Clerk | 2013 | 2025 | |
| Terri Sarro | Village Trustee | 2017 | 2025 | |
| Jason Bianco | Village Trustee | Appointed 2013[10] | 2025 | |
| Nicholas Tricoci | Village Trustee | 2023 | 2027 | |
| Fernando Flores | Village Trustee | 2017 | 2025 |
North Riverside is split into two educational districts. First Avenue, IL-171, serves as the dividing line. Komarek School District 94 serves the population on the west side of First Avenue and Riverside School District 96 serves the population on the east side of First Avenue.
North Riverside Park Mall is located at 7501 W. Cermak Road. The mall features three department store anchors as well as 130 specialty shops. In addition, the food court, located at the main entrance to the mall, features local favorites, as well as several chain restaurants.
In 2011, Edward Don, a large restaurant supply company, elected to relocate to the Village of Woodridge, citing better tax incentives and issues with the property owners.[12] In March 2013, Costco closed on a deal with North Riverside and the property owners of the vacated Edward Don building. Costco held their grand opening on November 25. The property also has 4 outlots slated to be sold to other companies.
Pace and CTA provide bus service connecting North Riverside to destinations across the region.[13]
New York Times bestselling author Chris DeRose.
Bud Light spokes-dog's Spuds MacKenzie, portrayed by dog Honey Tree Evil Eye.[14]
In a letter dated June 19, 2014, to the residents of North Riverside, Mayor Hermanek pitched the idea of contracting the fire department positions to a private contact company, Paramedic Services of Illinois, Inc.. The Village currently contracts with the company to provide paramedic services, but the plan was to contract the fire fighter positions as well. The plan has drawn significant opposition from the Fire Fighters Union Local 2714, as well as village residents, and department supporters.
At the July 24 Special Meeting of the Village Board to adopt the annual appropriation, there was no vote on the privatization proposal, but the Appropriation Ordinance passed by a vote of 4 to 1. The Fiscal Year 2014-2015 (which began May 1, 2014) budget includes slashed salaries for the fire fighters. "The negotiations are not going to go on forever," said Hermanek. "This will be done by the end of the summer."[15]
On September 12, 2014, in a press release from the Village, Mayor Hugh Hermanek stated that he has instructed Village attorney's to file suit with the Cook County Courts, for the right to terminate the Firefighter's Contact, which expired April 30, 2014. The press release in part reads: