A ribbon cutting and dedication is planned next week for Phase 2 of the Riverview Stadium renovation and construction project at Mt. Carmel High School. In September of 2021, the District #348 school board gave Superintendent Dr. Chuck Bleyer the green light to look into upgrading the aging and deteriorating sports facility. Then on February 13th, 2022, the board approved spending $4 million to completely overhaul the stadium including installing a turf playing field, new lights, a new press box, a new 8-lane track, among other features. That work was completed last October. Phase 2 of the project began earlier this year with the construction of Riverview Stadium Plaza that includes a multi-purpose building housing a concession stand, locker rooms, restrooms, and more. The ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony is planned for next Wednesday that 18th at 12 noon.
