Village News

Toys for Tots Thanks
December 30, 2020
Thank you for the wonderful response to our Toys for Tots collection drive. The Village Hall vestibule was overflowing with bags of toys, books, and games for the less fortunate children of Lake County. One generous resident even dropped off 6 boxes of unwrapped toys! Your kindness is very much appreciated so thanks again.
SWALCO Household Chemical Waste Collection
December 16, 2020
Due to ongoing safety concerns associated with to COVID-19, SWALCO has modified its household chemical waste (HCW) collection program. All HCW collection events are currently being held on Saturdays at our Gurnee facility. This modification will continue into the summer months of 2021 when the agency will re-evaluate its collection program to possibly include a one-day mobile collection event i…
Property Tax Distribution
November 3, 2020
The illustration above shows that most of your tax dollar goes to
the schools, the fire district, and Lake County. The Village of Riverwoods receives less than
2 cents of every property tax dollar paid in Riverwoods.
Photo Contest Winner
September 24, 2020
“The Leaf Collector” (photo by Flo Molina)
Meet Mojo, our photo contest winner. This 14 year old, 6 pound, rescued Chihuahua loves posing and we aren’t the only ones who think this canine is a cutie. He has his own Instagram account, @ohmymojo, where over 600 followers delight in seeing him in different costumes and seasonal settings. His owners, Flo an…