🌱 How North Riverside’s pension tax burden stacks up against other Illinois towns
North Riverside, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning North Riverside! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How North Riverside’s pension tax burden stacks up against other Illinois towns
Also on today's calendar: Splash-a-POOL-ooza! and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Becoming windier and cooler, with a high of 60 and low of 46 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 66, low: 54.
- Friday: Warmer; a morning shower, with a high of 77 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• How much did Beach Park households pay in property taxes for police and fire pensions in FY 2024? (lakecountygazette.com) — North Riverside households paid an average of $9,233 in 2024 property taxes toward local police and fire pensions, placing the village near the top of Illinois communities for per-household pension costs. The statewide ranking also shows how neighboring suburbs like Riverside and Brookfield compare, offering context for what residents are contributing to public safety retirement benefits. 
📸 Around North Riverside
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Upcoming Events in
North Riverside
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★ Featured events ★
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Splash-a-POOL-ooza! →
British Swim School of Oakbrook Terrace/Villa Park, 10 E Roosevelt Rd, Villa Park
3:30 pm -
Splash-a-POOL-ooza! →
LA Fitness, 3940 S Harlem Ave, Lyons
12:00 pm
Sunday May 17
Sunday May 31
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Other local events
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Taylor Swift Tribute Brunch - Sailor Swift and The Eras →
Chef Shangri-La, 7930 W 26th St, North Riverside
12:00 pm -
Taylor Swift Tribute Brunch — “Sailor Swift & The Eras” with Rachel Bachman →
Chef Shangri-La, 7930 W 26th St, North Riverside
12:00 pm -
STEM Explorers →
North Riverside Public Library, 2400 Des Plaines Ave, North Riverside
4:00 pm -
Instrument Selection for Rising 5th Grade Students
LJ Hauser Junior High School, 65 Woodside Rd, Riverside
4:00 pm -
Late Start for Students
Komarek School District, 8940 W 24th Street, North Riverside
8:00 am -
The Jazz That Made America Dance! →
North Riverside Public Library, 2400 Des Plaines Ave, North Riverside
6:00 pm -
Spring Choir Concert
Komarek School District, 8940 W 24th Street, North Riverside
7:00 pm -
Picnic and Storytime at the Park →
North Riverside Public Library, 2400 Des Plaines Ave, North Riverside
10:30 am
Saturday May 16
Monday May 18
Tuesday May 19
Thursday May 21
Saturday May 23
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🗓 Events Nearby
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ABC Storytime →
Melrose Park Public Library, 801 Broadway Ave, Melrose Park
10:00 am -
Spring Luncheon and Installation of Officers, Reservations Required — Western Springs Music Club →
Hinsdale Golf Club, 140 W Chicago Ave, Clarendon Hills
1:30 pm -
Afternoon Book Club
River Forest Public Library, 735 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest
1:30 pm -
Story Stretchers (Grades K-4)
River Forest Public Library, 735 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest
3:30 pm
Wednesday May 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Bellwood School District 88 posted a job opening for Summer Boost Enrichment Program Bus Assistant 2025- 2026 ( 4 positions available) in Bellwood. Apply here.
- Portillo Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Concierge - Catering & Guest Services in Oak Brook. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Riverside here.
🗞 Nearby News
Riverside
- Riverside now requires permits to remove trees (rblandmark.com)
- Final four selected for 2026 Great American Think-Off Debate - New York Mills Dispatch (nymdispatch.com)
Forest Park
- Cops help catch man wanted for battery to Chicago police officer (forestparkreview.com)
- Hybrid religion (oakpark.com)
Brookfield
- The Brookfield Shops 2026 cohort is officially open (rblandmark.com)
- RBHS students reflect on their university path (rblandmark.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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