North Riverside, Illinois

About North Riverside

North Riverside, IL is a close-knit town located in northeastern Illinois counting 7,161 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, North Riverside is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.64 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,366 residents per square mile.

📰 North Riverside News Today

• North Riverside Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 25
• What’s going on in Riverside and North Riverside this summer? - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark Riverside-Brookfield Landmark · Jul 9
• Officer deemed justified in shooting, killing man with 2 knives in North Riverside, Illinois, in 2025 cbsnews.com · Jul 15
• 2322 S 7th Ave, North Riverside, IL 60546 Realtor.com · Aug 7
• Mayra Estrada Alvarez Obituary (2026) - North Riverside, IL - Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Aug 12

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes North Riverside Unique

• The only place in America named North Riverside — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northeastern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 7,161.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in North Riverside

• Olive Garden — italian
• Austin Blues Barbque — barbecue
• Chef Shangri-la — asian
• Gloria Jean's — coffee shop (café)
• Miller's Ale House — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Bactrian Camel · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in North Riverside

• Callahan Grove · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Miller Meadow South · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Schuth's Grove · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Brookfield Woods Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Callahan Grove Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Commons Park reviews ★
• McCormick Woods Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Miller Meadow Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
• National Grove Woods Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Schuth's Grove Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Veterans Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in North Riverside

• Komarek Elem School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of North Riverside

🏘️ Nearby Communities