Village of Riverwoods
Recent News About Village of Riverwoods
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Riverwoods announces Village Hall closure for Lincoln's Birthday
In observance of Lincoln's Birthday, the Village Hall in Riverwoods will be closed on February 12, 2025.
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District 113 Education Foundation announces annual pizza bowl fundraiser
District 113 Education Foundation is set to host the 9th Pizza Bowl and Baker’s Showcase on Sunday, February 23, 2025.
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Lakeshore Recycling announces new early billing schedule starting March
Starting in March, Lakeshore Recycling (LRS) will begin billing residents earlier than usual as they streamline their billing process.
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Riverwoods Community Garden announces 2025 lottery
All residents are invited to participate in the Riverwoods Community Garden’s The garden is located next to the Riverwoods Police Department at 845 Saunders Whether you are experienced or a first-time gardener, all are welcome.
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Riverwoods Community Garden invites participants for March lottery
All residents are invited to participate in the Riverwoods Community Garden’s The garden is located next to the Riverwoods Police Department at 845 Saunders Whether you are experienced or a first-time gardener, all are welcome.
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Border collie mix awaits adoption at Orphans of the Storm
Orphans of the Storm has introduced Sergio, a 2-year-old border collie mix who has spent an extended period at the shelter.
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Riverwoods extends land use survey deadline amid ongoing submissions
Due to continued survey submissions, the Land Use Survey in Riverwoods has been extended by a week, now closing on February 7, 2025.
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Board of Trustees meeting agenda posted for February session
The agenda and packet for the upcoming Board of Trustees Meeting has been made available at riverwoods.gov/meetings.
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River Birch highlighted for its winter beauty in Riverwoods
River Birch (Betula nigra), native to Riverwoods, is particularly noteworthy in winter due to its distinctive bark.
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Lab mix named Noodles seeks loving home through Orphans of the Storm
Orphans of the Storm has announced that Noodles, an almost 2-year-old lab mix, "Noodles is a friendly guy who adores making new friends—whether they’re human While Noodles can become slightly frustrated when separated from loved ones by Orphans of...
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5.3% of citizens unemployed in Lake County in 2021
The unemployment rate in Lake County hit 5.3% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.
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Lake County municipalities refuse to discuss illegal immigrant crisis
Several municipalities across Lake County have declined to respond to an inquiry by the Lake County Gazette regarding their policies on illegal immigration. The list of non-responsive municipalities includes Highland Park, Highwood, Lake Forest, McHenry, North Chicago, Park City, Waukegan, Zion, Antioch, Bannockburn, Barrington, Barrington Hills, Beach Park, Buffalo Grove, Deer Park, Fox Lake, Fox River Grove, Grayslake and many others.
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39 is median age of Lake County residents by 2021
Lake County residents have a median age of 39-years-old as of 2021, according to US Census Data.
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Lake County responsible for 4th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during October 2023
Lake County residents paid $6.7 million in sales taxes, the fourth highest total paid per county in October 2023.
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$3.4 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax collected in October for Lake County
In October, Lake County saw a decrease in County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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Lake County collects $376,864 in County Sales Tax in October
In October, Lake County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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Lake County taxpayers give $2.9 million in Countywide Sales Tax in October
In October, Lake County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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Lake County residents pay $39.9 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in 2022
In 2022, Lake County saw an increase in County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.
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$5.7 million in County Sales Tax collected in 2022 for Lake County
In 2022, Lake County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.
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Lake County responsible for 4th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during 2022
Lake County residents paid $79.7 million in sales taxes, the fourth highest total paid per county in 2022.