[3] According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, North Riverside has a total area of 1.64 square miles (4.25 km2), all land.

In addition, the Village Board receives findings and recommendations from a number of appointed citizen advisory committees.

The village had argued that it was unable to contribute to the pension plans because of economic hardship during the Great Recession, which lowered tax revenues.

The state Department of Insurance determined that the village had not contributed to its police and firefighter pension funds for several years prior to 2013.

In addition, the food court, located at the main entrance to the mall, features local favorites, as well as several chain restaurants.

In 2011, Edward Don, a large restaurant supply company, elected to relocate to the Village of Woodridge, citing better tax incentives and issues with the property owners.

[13] In March 2013, Costco closed on a deal with North Riverside and the property owners of the vacated Edward Don building.

Pace and CTA provide bus service connecting North Riverside to destinations across the region.

Bud Light spokes-dog's Spuds MacKenzie, portrayed by dog Honey Tree Evil Eye.

[15] In a letter dated June 19, 2014, to the residents of North Riverside, Mayor Hermanek pitched the idea of contracting the fire department positions to a private contact company, Paramedic Services of Illinois, Inc..

The plan has drawn significant opposition from the Fire Fighters Union Local 2714, as well as village residents, and department supporters.