North Riverside Public Works Department

06/14/2024

Dear North Riverside Community, In our efforts to streamline communication and better serve our community, we will be merging most of our separate department pages into one consolidated page. Starting Friday, June 21st, this page will be merged into the official Village of North Riverside page. This means you'll find all the latest updates, events, and important information in one convenient location! We believe this consolidation will enhance our ability to connect with you and provide the best service possible. Please take a moment to like and follow the Village of North Riverside page if you haven't already done so. Thank you for your continued support as we work to improve our community outreach efforts. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to us. Let's stay connected! See you on the Village of North Riverside page!

06/04/2024

The month of June marks National Safety Month - the annual observance to help keep each other safe from the workplace to anyplace.

Preparedness and identification of hazards, slips, trips, and falls can help reduce injuries and potential deaths in not just the workplace, but in your everyday life.

With Summer heat arriving, please pay particular attention to any heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, heat rashes, and rhabdomyolysis.

We want everyone in the same or better condition than when they arrived for work that day.

05/29/2024

Traffic Closures - Friday 5/31 near Komarek School

On Friday May 31st, Komarek School will be having their Fun Fair for students in grades K thru 7. As a result, there will be street closures near the school from 8 am to 2 pm. Please consult the map below for street closures around Komarek School.

For details on the Komarek Fun Fair, please visit the Komarek PTA page at : https://www.facebook.com/KomarekPTA

05/16/2024

Looking for Seasonal Public Works Employees

The Village of North Riverside is accepting applications for seasonal job positions to support the general operations of the Public Works Department. All positions are temporary, beginning mid-May and running until Mid-August. Work hours may vary. Wages begin at $14/h. Must be at least 16 years old and possess a valid driver’s license. No previous experience required.

If you are interested, please fill out an application and either drop it off at the North Riverside Village Commons, email it to [email protected] , or fill out and submit an application online.

For additional information please visit : https://www.northriverside-il.org/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=101&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Seasonal-Public-Works-Employee-23

Application Form : https://www.northriverside-il.org/DocumentCenter/View/84/Employment-Application-PDF

The Village of North Riverside is seeking qualified applicants to join our Public Works Department as a Seasonal Worker. Seasonal Workers work up to 40 hours per week during...

05/07/2024

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) has issued an overflow action day alert.
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Heavy rain is expected in the Chicagoland area. Reduce your use of water before, during and after the storm to help prevent flooding and protect water quality:

· Delay showers and baths

· Flush less frequently

· Wait to run the dishwasher or washing machine

Flooding and sewer backups can happen for a variety of reasons, ranging from conveyance of water flow in local pipes, the groundwater table, undersized drainage designs and roof loads, and sump pumps attached to house lines. To help prevent flooding inside or around your home, there are actions you and your family can take before and during rainfall. Learn more about how to prepare for stormwater at this link: https://mwrd.org/community-action/you-can-help-prevent-flooding-and-protect-water-quality .



MWRD staff work 24/7 protecting the water environment, mitigating flooding, managing waterway elevations, and keeping operations moving at its seven water reclamation plants. The MWRD treats an average of 1.47 billion gallons of wastewater per day, but that number can soar above 2 billion with intensive rainstorms. After consecutive days of rain, there is less capacity for the MWRD to hold and treat the additional water. Learn more about Combined Sewer Overflow prevention here: https://mwrd.org/community-action/overflow-action



Sign up to receive Overflow Action Alerts via text

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/YhH2xGP/MWRDSignup



Learn what you should do during flooding:

https://mwrd.org/community-action/what-you-should-do-during-flooding



For more information and explanations about how the MWRD’s infrastructure and waterway system operate, visit these links:



Learn about the Tunnel and Reservoir Plan (TARP)

https://mwrd.org/what-we-do/tunnel-and-reservoir-plan-tarp



Understand how the Chicago Area Waterway System works

https://mwrd.org/what-we-do/reducing-flooding/chicago-area-waterway-system-caws



Learn about the types of sewer systems in Cook County

https://mwrd.org/community-action/understanding-your-sewer

04/26/2024

Update 1:15pm : Water Services have been restored to the 2400 Block of 14th and the 2300 Block of 14th.
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Water Valve Replacement - Monday April, 29th, 2024
Temporary Water Shutdown / Traffic Closure

On Monday, April 29th, 2024 there will be a temporary water shutdown for the Residents on the 2400 Block of 14th and the 2300 Block of 14th. The Shutdown will occur between the hours of 7:00 AM and 3 PM. During this time, traffic will be blocked on 14th Ave between 23rd St and 23rd Place.

This shutdown is necessary to replace an 8-inch water valve on the intersection of 14th and 23rd St. The replacement of this valve is necessary to allow better isolation of affected areas so less people may potentially be affected by any future construction projects or emergency work.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact the Water Department at (708) 762-5885. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

04/24/2024

Update 12:55pm : Water service has been restored. Crews are finishing up work and traffic should be opened up shortly.

Water Valve Replacement - Friday April, 26th, 2024
Temporary Water Shutdown / Traffic Closure

On Friday, April 26th, 2024 there will be a temporary water shutdown for the Residents on the 2400 Block of 14th Ave and the 9000 Block of Forestview Drive. The Shutdown will occur between the hours of 7:00 AM and 3 PM. During this time, traffic will be blocked heading South from 14th Ave and 24th St as well as heading West from 13th Ave and Forestview Drive.

This shutdown is necessary to replace an 8-inch water valve on the intersection of 14th and Forestview Drive. The replacement of this valve is necessary to allow better isolation of affected areas so less people may potentially be affected by any future construction projects or emergency work.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact the Water Department at (708) 762-5885. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

04/15/2024

Update: 6:49 pm Repairs have been made and water service has been restored for the 2200 and 2300 blocks of 8th Ave.

Your water may be discolored or have some sediment. This is completely normal, to correct the situation just run cold water from a basement faucet until the water runs clear. In addition, you may need to clean the aerator screens from your faucets

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WATER MAIN BREAK on 2200 Block of 8th Ave

Water service to the 2200 and 2300 blocks of 8th ave may experience temporary loss to water pressure.

Observe caution when driving in this area

Crews are working to make the necessary repairs.

04/09/2024

Hydrant Flow Testing (Continued)

Continuing Tomorrow afternoon, 4/10/2024, the Village of North Riverside will be conducting flow tests on multiple hydrants in order to determine water availability in various areas around town for any fire related emergencies that may arise. The Village wide testing is conducted every few years to ensure that fire hydrants have the proper flow needed for any fire related use.

During this time, you may experience some discoloration to the water as a result of the flow testing. This is normal and residents are asked to flush their tap for a short period of time to clear up their lines.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Water Department at (708) 762-5885.

In no particular order, the testing locations are as follows:
26th and Desplaines Ave
Desplaines and 23rd
Cermak and Harlem
Harlem and 18th St
Harlem and 26th
26th and Hainsworth

04/08/2024

Hydrant Flow Testing

Beginning Tomorrow, 4/9/2024, the Village of North Riverside will be conducting flow tests on multiple hydrants in order to determine water availability in various areas around town for any fire related emergencies that may arise. The Village wide testing is conducted every few years to ensure that fire hydrants have the proper flow needed for any fire related use.

During this time, you may experience some discoloration to the water as a result of the flow testing. This is normal and residents are asked to flush their tap for a short period of time to clear up their lines.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Water Department at (708) 762-5885.

In no particular order, the testing locations are as follows:
Desplaines and Edgewater
26th and Desplaines Ave
Desplaines and 23rd
Cermak and 8th Ave
Cermak and 17th Ave
Cermak and Harlem
Harlem and 18th St
Lincoln and 29th Ct
Harlem and 26th
26th and Hainsworth
3rd Ave and 24th St
Burr Oak and 23rd St

03/11/2024

Just a reminder that Tuesday Branch Pickup will begin on March 19th and run every Tuesday until November 12th.

Please neatly place any branches in front of your house by Monday night so that you do not miss the chipping truck on Tuesday Morning.

Branches must be placed on the parkway between the sidewalk and the street. Please do not block the sidewalks and do not place branches in the street.

As always, We do not pick up debris left from contractors. It’s the responsibility of the contractor to remove any debris generated by their service.

The chipper cannot take any dirt, roots, or weeds. Those items should be placed in a container for yard waste pickup.
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Yard Waste pickup from LRS begins on April 1st. This consists of grass clippings, weeds, leaves, etc that are placed in a brown bag or trash can marked for yard waste.

01/31/2024

Update: Repairs have been made and water service has been restored for the 2200 and 2300 blocks of 2nd Ave.

Your water may be discolored or have some sediment. This is completely normal, to correct the situation just run cold water from a basement faucet until the water runs clear. In addition, you may need to clean the aerator screens from your faucets.

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Water Service Interruption

On the intersection of 2nd Ave and 23rd Street, a water leak was found. Water services on the 2220 and 2300 Blocks of 2nd Ave may be interrupted.

Please observe caution when driving in the area as traffic may be disrupted near this intersection.

Crews will be working to make repairs as soon as possible.

After service is restored, your water may be discolored or have some sediment. This is completely normal, to correct the situation just run cold water from a basement faucet until the water runs clear. In addition, you may need to clean the aerator screens from your faucets.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact the Water Department at (708) 762-5885.

We apologize for the disruption.