in Illinois's 2nd congressional district; the area west of Ashland Avenue and the area southwest of 141st and Halsted Streets are in the 1st district. The local government of Riverdale consists of six elected trustees, one elected village clerk, and one elected mayor. On April 9, 2013, incumbent mayor Deyon Dean was defeated by trustee Lawrence Jackson, who was sworn in as mayor of Riverdale on May 2, 2013. Notable people Marcheline Bertrand, actress; mother of actress Angelina Jolie; grew up in Riverdale Antwaan Randle El, wide receiver for the Washington Redskins and Pittsburgh Steelers; Super Bowl champion (XL); born in Riverdale Charles Christian Hammer, classical guitarist Marjorie Pebworth, Illinois politician; lived in Riverdale Betty Robinson, Olympic gold medalist in the 100 and 400 meter relays (1928 & 1936); born in Riverdale Steamboat Struss, pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates; born in Riverdale Joseph C. Szabo, 12th Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration; previously served as a Village Trustee and Village President of Riverdale References External links Village of Riverdale official website Villages in Illinois Villages in Cook County, Illinois Chicago metropolitan area Majority-minority cities and towns in Cook County, Illinois