Riverside explains Illinois Trust Act, urges residents to call 911 and posts immigrant-rights resources

President Pollock told the Village of Riverside on Monday that the village and its police department "remain fully committed to ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of everyone who lives, works, and visits our community." He and village officials outlined how the Illinois Trust Act limits local involvement in federal immigration enforcement and described local steps to inform residents and respond to reported activity.

The update, given during the president's report, answered a frequent resident question: "What should residents do if they observe activity that appears concerning and may or may not be related to federal immigration enforcement?" President Pollock said the answer is: "Call 911." He said Riverside police will respond to reports with the "primary goal of protecting…