Public Works

Public Works Department Overview

Red, white and blue American flag flying above a white, black and orange public responder flag.

The Public Works Department provides professional-quality maintenance, repair and construction services while maintaining our: 

  • Common areas
  • Facilities
  • Parks
  • Playgrounds
  • Sidewalks
  • Village streets

Employees are also responsible for the ongoing maintenance of water mains, sewer mains, village vehicles and various pieces of equipment. Additionally, staff members are trained to provide a rapid response to all snow, ice and other inclement weather emergencies and conditions.

Facilities

Our facilities include:

  • Village Hall, 2621 N. Thatcher Avenue
  • Police Department (attached to Village Hall, same address)
  • Elmer Wolf Senior Center, 2607 N. Thatcher Avenue
  • Fire Department, 2601 N. Thatcher Avenue
  • Public Works, 2101 N. West Street
  • American Legion Recreation Center, 8664 W. Grand Avenue
  • River Front Park & Gazebo, 8701 W. Grand Avenue

Services

The services we provide include:

Water

The Village of River Grove supplies potable water to all of our residents and businesses. Presently, the Village of River Grove receives its water from Lake Michigan via a connection to the City of Chicago’s water distribution system.

2023 Water Quality Report (PDF)

Street Sweeping

The street sweeping season now runs all year round! Please obey the parking restrictions posted on every side street as this ordinance is strictly enforced.

Alley Sweeping

Alleys are swept twice a year, once in the spring and once in the summer.

Snow Removal

Starting with the main streets, our crews will work their way onto your block. 

If we receive heavy snowfall on your street maintenance day, please follow the blue portion of the signs, as that side will get plowed first.  Once it is plowed, please move vehicles to the opposite side. 

During and immediately after a snowfall, vehicles must be moved off the side of the street indicated on the blue portion of the sign. For example, if it snows on Wednesday and your sign shows NO PARKING AFTER A SNOWFALL on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, you must move your vehicle for snow removal operations on Wednesday. The same applies to the other days listed on the sign. Parking bans are in effect from Monday through Saturday between 8 AM and 2 PM. If it snows on Saturday evening or on Sunday, there is no need to move vehicles. However, vehicles are required to move off the street on Monday morning because it is within 48 hours of a snowfall. Please follow your regular street maintenance signs.

Refuse Collection

Our contractor, Flood Brothers Disposal, picks up all single-family residential homes every Monday. On the following Monday holidays, pickup will be the following day:

  • New Year’s Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day

For more information about residential refuse collection.

Electronics Recycling

Residents can drop off electronics for recycling on the first Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to Noon at the Public Works yard located at 2101 N. West Street. Proof of residency may be required.

Pest Control

The Village contracts with Smithereen for rodent control.  To request baiting services:
Rodent Baiting Release of Liability

For non-domesticated animal control service requests please contact Michele at Public Works

Additional Services

Rain Barrels

Rain Barrels are a type of green infrastructure that captures rainwater from your roof and saves it for when you need it. Rain barrels may be purchased through the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Program.