Utility Savings Workshop

Confused by your bills? Want to learn ways to save on utility costs? Join State Representative Debbie Meyers-Martin and the Citizens Utility Board for a FREE utility workshop!

Bring copies of your electric, gas, phone, internet, and cable bills and one of our experts will sit down with you to find ways to save!To register, please call CUB @ 312.263.4282 ext 111 or email events@citizensutilityboard.org using the subject line &qu...

Trail of Treats 2019

Calling all ghosts, witches, and vampires! Join us if you dare! Come dressed in your favorite costume for trick or treating, games, music, and more at our festive, fun-filled event. Hope to see you at this HAUNTING affair!

Professional Development Workshop

This is a FREE, all-inclusive workshop covering professional development topics relevant to all attendees. Free for all job seekers, learn about resume writing, interviewing, and job readiness. Prepare for the Job Fair 2019 November 6th!

Richton Park Job Fair 2019

Free for ALL Job Seekers (Veterans, Teens, Adults), present yourself to employers offering full-time employment, part-time employment, and volunteering opportunities.

Census 2020 Communtiy Meeting

We’ll discuss the significance of Census 2020 participation, debunk misconceptions, and unveil the facts about being counted. We will also be forming our "Complete Count Committee," and hear from special guest speakers.

Veterans Day Parade 2019

Richton Park recognizes the dedication of local military service men and women that have served and are serving our country at our annual Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony on Saturday, November 9, 2019.

Night at the Zoo

This is a fun, social outing for adults 21 & up. Travel with us down to Lincoln Park Zoo for free refreshments, entertainment, and of course ZOO ANIMALS! The shuttle leaves from Richton Park @ 6:15pm!

Holiday Express 2019

Come ride to the North Pole with us & Santa! All Aboard for December 7th! Each $20 ticket includes train ride, parking pass, festivities, treats, and picture with Santa!

Annual Holiday Tree Lighting

Experience Richton Park's Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony! Help us kick off the holidays in style with our festive, FREE family event that includes holiday treats, crafts for kids, music, entertainment, and of course Santa Claus!

Construction @ Sauk Trail & Gov Hwy Intersection - West/East bound Traffic Only

Again, no turns will be allowed onto Sauk Trail from Governors Hwy.

Access to Richton Road and the Metra Station will not be impacted, However, since no turns are allowed on to Sauk Trail, please use Lincoln Highway, Stuenkel, or Cicero to detour around th...

October is Fire Prevention Month!

October 8, 1871 is the evening when the Great Chicago Fire started and continued to burn until the fire burned itself out two days later.  Every year we celebrate Fire Prevention Week in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire.  Presiden...

A Look at Junior Fire Academy 2019

With two sessions each summer, the program is influential and the participants absolutely adore it. Some even state that they now want to pursue a career in Fire & Rescue when they become of age to do so. In this weeklong program, children get to expe...

Richton Park Recognizes New Village Trustee Joseph Canady

Joseph Canady has been Village Clerk since 2012, sworn in by then Deputy Clerk Angie Zambrano, to fulfill the last year of the late and previous Clerk Mary Pierce's term. The following year Joseph ran for election for the position and won outright.

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Construction Underway on Southland College Prep's Multi-Purpose Addition

The multi-purpose addition will be approximately 36,000 square feet and will include a competition size court that can be used for basketball or volleyball and divided into two      practice courts.

The court will be ringed on th...

Richton Park Receives Domino's "Paving for Pizza" Grant

Domino’s has created, initiated, and implemented a nationwide program called “Paving for Pizza” advertising a campaign that is based on their promise to “save carryout pizza, one pothole at a time.”

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Richton Park I-57 Bridge Under Construction - Monday, Sept. 16th!

In order to complete the work, there will be permanent lane closures on Sauk Trail and intermittent overnight closures on I-57. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction on Sauk Trail, with access to all businesses maintained during constructi...

Under Construction | Sauk Trail from Gov Hwy, on East

Please prepare accordingly for possible delays. We'll keep you updated on the projects progress.

IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE:

• Portland cement concrete patching and diamond grinding;
• Curb and gutter replacement;
• Striping;
• Guardrail removal and replacement;
• ADA ramp imp...

2018 Water Quality "Consumer Confidence" Report | Now Available

We are once again pleased to present our annual Water Quality Report, covering all testing performed between Jan. 1st and Dec. 31, 2018. Over the years, we have dedicated ourselves to producing drinking water that meets all state and federal standards.

Richton Park Collaborating for Sustainable Communities

The consensus goals of the GRC2 aim for an enhanced quality of life for residents, protection and stewardship of the environment, and sustainable economic vitality.

Municipalities adopt the GRC2 by formal resolution and agree to work to achieve the GRC2 go...

Joseph Joyce Named 2019 Citizen of the Year!

This individual very generously volunteers his time and services to the residents of Richton Park. For the last six years, he has sponsored and coordinated “Community Fun Day,” which is an all-day event that includes: 3-on3 basketball,...

Officer Dahlberg Earns Medal of Valor Award

Our very own Richton Park Police Officer Dahlberg was recently honored by the Park Forest Police Department. He, along with several Park Forest Police Officers were awarded the prestigious Medal of Valor for their efforts to stop a dangerous  sub...