Riverdale appoints trustee acting mayor, following former Mayor Lawrence Jackson’s perjury conviction

The Riverdale Village Board chose Trustee Cassandra Riley-Pinkney as acting mayor to replace Lawrence Jackson, convicted of ...

Riverdale mayor convicted on perjury, obstruction of justice charges, federal prosecutors say

The mayor of south suburban Riverdale has been convicted for perjury and obstruction of justice charges, federal prosecutors announced.

Riverdale mayor removed from office after felony conviction

Almost one week after being convicted of perjury and obstruction of justice Riverdale Mayor Lawrence Jackson was formally ...
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Patton School District 133 teachers in Riverdale go on strike Tuesday

RIVERDALE, Ill. (WLS) -- Teachers and aides for George Patton School District 133 in south suburban Riverdale will go on strike Tuesday morning. The two sides have been in contract talks for more than ...
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Lawsuit filed against Dolton, Riverdale, officers after Taser used on boy with autism

DOLTON, Ill. (WLS) -- Attorneys for 14-year-old Avarius Thompson have filed a lawsuit against the village of Dolton, the village of Riverdale and several police officers. The lawsuit comes after ...
The Village Voice

Close-Up on Riverdale

Portions of this article have been updated. At the end of the 1 train lies the sleepy north Bronx neighborhood of Riverdale, home to senior citizens galore, young couples and families up from ...