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Introduction to Riverside, Illinois
Riverside, Illinois is 1 miles SW of Berwyn, Illinois (center to center) and 9 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. Located in Cook County, the population of the village is 8,895.
Riverside History
Riverside is a planned suburban community of Cook County, which was created on January 15, 1831. The county was formed out of Putnam County and was named for Daniel Cook. The village, first settled in 1836 by the Forbes family, was originally named as Aux Plaines. The village of Riverside was incorporated on June 25, 1875, and Carol Gaytes was elected as the first Village President on August 8, 1875.
Riverside and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Riverside
There are several parks in Riverside such as the Longcommon Park, Robinson Park, Blythe Park, and Guthrie Park. The village also offers easy access to Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture, Graue Mill and Museum, the Ernest Hemingway Museum, Unity Temple. The Riverside Public Library is an ideal destination for booklovers. The Riverside United Methodist Church, Saint Paul's Episcopal Church, and Saints Peter and Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church are some of the local churches.
Riverside Transportation
Chicago Midway International Airport is nearby.
Riverside Higher Education
Morton College, City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College, and Triton College are nearby.
Riverside strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 4% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
Comparing Riverside to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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