Village of Riverwoods

Village of Riverwoods Incorp. in 1959 from property originally part of the Ryerson Estate, Riverwoods carries on The Ryerson's tradition of living in harmony with the enviroment.

Riverwoods is a unique community in the Chicago North Shore area that was originally conceived to allow residents to live among the trees. Incorporated in 1959 from property originally part of the Ryerson Estate, Riverwoods carries on Edward Ryerson's tradition of living in harmony with the environment. Situated on the banks of the Des Plaines River, Riverwoods has easy access to the transportatio

n, retail and business amenities of the North Shore but provides a quiet and natural respite from traditional suburban living. Many properties within the village are large heavily wooded lots accessible from private roads where some residents are able to house horses. We are a small community of about 3500 residents and share public services with neighboring villages such as Deerfield, Lincolnshire, Bannockburn and Northbrook. The village is managed by a Mayor and a Board of Trustees. The village also has it own Police Department to service the community.

Haven’t Received Your 2026 Survey Letter?If you have not yet received your 2026 survey letter, please email 2026survey@r...
08/24/2026

Haven’t Received Your 2026 Survey Letter?

If you have not yet received your 2026 survey letter, please email [email protected] to request one.

Be sure to include your street address in your email. Your address is needed to provide you with a security code, which is required to complete the survey and ensure that your response is counted.

Your feedback will help identify community priorities, guide future decisions, and track changes since the last survey in 2015.

Your voice matters. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts and help shape the future of Riverwoods.

Community Survey is NOW UnderwayOpen through September 3Your feedback will help identify community priorities, guide fut...
08/21/2026

Community Survey is NOW Underway
Open through September 3

Your feedback will help identify community priorities, guide future decisions, and track changes since the last survey in 2015.

Residents should have received a personalized letter with instructions and a unique access code to complete the survey online.

Your voice matters. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts and help shape the future of Riverwoods.

https://www.riverwoods.gov/gov/page/your-voice-matters-community-survey-now-underway

08/12/2026

The Lincolnshire Riverwoods Fire Protection District's Life Line Program is a free service designed to help first responders quickly access critical medical and emergency contact information when every second counts. Please see our flyer form more information!

Your Voice MattersCommunity Survey Launches August 20 The Village of Riverwoods invites all residents to participate in ...
08/03/2026

Your Voice Matters
Community Survey Launches August 20

The Village of Riverwoods invites all residents to participate in our Community Survey, launching August 20 and closing September 3.

Your feedback will help the Village Board and staff understand community priorities, guide future decisions, and measure how Riverwoods has changed since our last community survey in 2015.

A personalized letter will arrive by mail in mid August with important information about the survey, including instructions and a unique access code to complete the survey online. Your participation will help shape the future of Riverwoods.

07/16/2026

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) has issued an air quality alert for today, July 16, 2026, for all Chicago-area forecast sectors. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Lake County is currently Hazardous, the highest reportable air pollution level.
A thick plume of surface smoke is moving in from the Canadian wildfires in the north and is expected to meander in and out of Northern Illinois through Friday, July 17, 2026
How to Stay Safe
With the AQI expected to fluctuate through Friday, residents are encouraged to monitor the current air quality at AirNow.gov. Everyone should stay indoors and reduce activity levels, if possible. This is especially important for sensitive populations, including people with heart or lung disease, older adults, children, and teens. Sensitive individuals should also take special precautions and follow their physician's prescribed regimen. In addition, some minority groups, people with lower incomes, and outdoor workers may experience higher exposure that can worsen health conditions. https://alrt.se/u/0AZmTnsOXN0

07/02/2026
Riverwoods Preservation Council: 5th Annual Community Garage Sale!Looking for some hidden treasures? Want to find a grea...
06/24/2026

Riverwoods Preservation Council: 5th Annual Community Garage Sale!

Looking for some hidden treasures? Want to find a great bargain?

If the answer is "yes" then come check out the Riverwoods Community Garage Sale on Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 8:00am-2:00pm, indoors at Riverwoods Village Hall, 300 Portwine Rd.

Discover home decor, kitchen items, record albums, toys, children's clothes, games, craft items, costume jewelry, purses and accessories, DVDs, sports items, collectibles and so much more!

Make a day of it and invite family and friends to join in on the fun!

Riverwoods Car Enthusiasts! This Saturday!The Fourth Annual Cars in the Woods antique, classic, and special interest aut...
06/10/2026

Riverwoods Car Enthusiasts! This Saturday!

The Fourth Annual Cars in the Woods antique, classic, and special interest automobile show, including a tuk tuk, will be on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Riverwoods Village Hall, 300 Portwine Road. Cars arrive 10:00 a.m. and the show is open to the public 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Bring the whole family to Cars in the Woods featuring everything from Fords to Ferraris, MGs to Rolls-Royces, Challengers to Porsches, Harleys to Indians, plus a few Chevys and Corvettes for good measure. Don’t forget your camera to capture the antique and specialty cars, classic trucks, and motorcycles proudly owned by Riverwoods residents.

Also, live music by North Shore Line, a seven-piece classic rock band, and light food fare will be sold by Boy Scout Troop 50.

Hope to see you there!

https://www.riverwoods.gov/rc/page/cars-woods-saturday-june-13-2026

5th Annual Community Garage Sale! Reserve a table at the annual community sale - Deadline: June 3rd. Open to Riverwoods ...
06/01/2026

5th Annual Community Garage Sale!
Reserve a table at the annual community sale - Deadline: June 3rd.
Open to Riverwoods residents only.

Address

300 Portwine Road
Riverwoods, IL
60015

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 1:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 1:30pm

Telephone

+18479453990

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