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!

Friends of Richton Park Foundation Fundraiser | Short Stacks for a Tall Cause

Join us at Applebee’s from 8am to 10am for “Short Stacks for a Tall Cause.” Each purchased ticket and donation will go directly to the foundation to support and help create illustrative, exciting youth programming that resonates with the community.

Branches & Yard Waste Pickup by Homewood Disposal

Branches and brush must be bundled and tied with string or twine (not wire). Branches must be cut into lengths of four (4) feet or less and each branch cannot be no larger than four (4) inches in diameter and weigh less than 50 pounds. All other yard wast...

Richton Park’s New Look Comes With Safe Transportation

These vehicles will be utilized to accompany our many Village and Parks & Recreation programs and events. From this point on, participants in Village offerings from youth Summer Camp field trips, all the way to Adult Casino trips, will be able to ride...

A Richton Park Gem Inspires Novel & Hallmark Movie

"Christmas Under the Stars," set to air on the Hallmark Channel November 16th, is a film based on the novel The Christmas Tree Lot. The book was inspired by an actual Christmas tree lot in Richton Park, IL.

November/December VIEWS Available Now!

The November/December edition of the Richton Park VIEWS is here! There's some great content, including Census 2020, the I Make a Difference Award recipients, Parks & Rec programs & events, Small Business Saturday, the Richton Park Public Library, & more!

"Come to Your CENSUS & Be Counted!"

Census data impacts our daily lives, informing important decisions about funding for services and infrastructure in your community, including health care, senior centers, jobs, roads, schools, and businesses. More than $675 BILLION in federal funding flow...

Trustee Brian Coleman Honored by Matthew House

The event was focused on “Supporting and Unleashing the Bonds of Homelessness,” and honored Trustee Coleman for his role and leadership in politics and government.

Matthew House is a nonprofit community based organization that provides ...

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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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...

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...