Thursday, October 12, 2023 | |
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Dear River Forest residents,
The Fire Department will host their annual Open House to wrap up Fire Prevention Week this Saturday, October 14 at 10 a.m. Our firefighters and paramedics will offer fire prevention and safety materials on several topics to educate children and families. This event is free and open to the public. More details can be found in an article below.
October is Pedestrian Safety Month and an important reminder to prioritize the safety of our children, and make sure they know to use crosswalks and watch for traffic when crossing our streets. Drivers should always remember to reduce their speed in school zones, and near parks and playgrounds. The Village also encourages our children to wear bicycle helmets. Children observed wearing them while out with their friends could receive a coupon from police officers who observe them for a free truffle at River Forest Chocolates.
Spoke Cafe hosted their third annual Artisan Market and the event was a great success! The turnout and feedback was extremely positive, and the Village hopes that more markets will take place in the future. To learn more about hosting a market in River Forest, send us an email!
Lastly, the Village continues to communicate with the court-appointed receiver regarding the improvements being made on the former Lake & Lathrop project site, to ready it for future development. Last week, the concrete mixing silos were removed, and the site fencing is now stabilized. For questions regarding the site, please contact the receiver, Ascend Real Estate Group, at 312-252-9270.
Sincerely,
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Cathy Adduci, Village President
Village of River Forest
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"Girls Leading Change" Honorees | |
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In celebration of International Day of the Girl, First Lady Jill Biden honored 15 young women who are leading change and shaping a brighter future in communities across the country. One of these bright stars is Anja Herrman, a 17-year-old River Forest resident, who was honored for being a disability rights activist and advocate for equity and inclusion. Since 2021, Anja has served as the youngest appointed member of the Village of River Forest’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Group. Learn more about her accomplishments and the other honorees by clicking here.
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Tax Appeals Due October 17 | River Forest Township is now open for appeals with the Cook County Board of Review until this coming Tuesday, October 17 at 11:59 p.m. If you would like an appeal packet from the River Forest Township Assessor, with directions on how to make an appeal, and have comparables emailed to you, please sign up here. | |  |
Fire Department
Open House
| The Fire Department will be hosting an Open House this Saturday, October 14 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. This event is free and open to the public, where children and families will be able to explore a firetruck, take a fire apparatus and fire station tour, register bikes, obtain child identification kits, and much more! | | |
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Cook County residents who sustained property damage from storms and floods that hit the area June 29 through July 2, 2023, are invited to apply for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) by the deadline of Monday, October 16. Residents who sustained damage to property are now eligible to receive grants and low interest loans from FEMA, as well as participate in other programs that offer disaster relief. To learn more or to apply for this assistance, click here.
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Join Trinity High School on Sunday, October 15 at noon for their annual Open House. One-hour tours will begin in Trinity's Fox Auditorium and run continuously, with the last tour leaving at 1:30 p.m. There will also be a presentation from Trinity's President and Principal, along with a student and young alumnae panel led by Trinity's Vice President of Student Life at 1 p.m. For more information, or to RSVP, click here. | | |
Trick-or-treating will take place in the Village on Tuesday, October 31 from 3-7 p.m., and residents are requested to participate within these hours. For families who choose to take part in the holiday fun, please be considerate of residents who have made the decision not to participate, and visit only homes with their outside lights on. | | |
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When trick-or-treating this year, please be sure to follow these important safety tips from the Police Department:
- Do not trick-or-treat alone: Kids under the age of 12 should always go trick-or-treating with an adult; older children should always go with a friend.
- Safe costumes: Costumes should be visible to vehicles, fit properly to prevent tripping and allow full vision, and be flame proof or retardant.
- Safe paths: Trick-or-treater should stay on sidewalks, obey traffic signs/signals and carry flashlights after dark.
- Only approach well-lit homes with lights on, and only at the front door.
- Check candy: Throw out candy with torn packages or holes, as well as homemade treats.
For additional trick-or-treating safety tips, click here.
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The Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest presents the, “Tale of the Tombstones'' cemetery walk this Sunday, October 15 at noon beginning in Forest Home Cemetery. This year’s theme is celebrating the 150th anniversary of Oak Park and River Forest High School, and will highlight residents who made their mark in education for our community. To learn more or register, click here. | | |
The Oak Park River Forest Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking locations for their monthly Business After Hours events in 2024. If your business would like to take advantage of this free marketing opportunity and connect with potential new customers or clients, click here. | | |
Fall Is A Great Time to Look at Your Trees! | |
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Fall is in the air and our beautiful River Forest tree canopy will soon be turning shades of yellow, orange and red. Get to know the trees on your own block with River Forest Tree Trails: On Your Block -- a fun and easy activity sheet with fill-in-the-blank questions about the different species of trees that live on the parkway right outside your front door. Visit the Village parkway tree map to help you answer the fun fill-in-the-blank questions.
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River Forest Business Spotlight! | |
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Lake & Thatcher Auto Repair invites you to schedule an appointment for your next automobile maintenance or repair before the winter weather arrives. This business is a full service shop and can handle both basic requirements and ultimate performance needs. From batteries, to brakes, to tune-ups — let Lake & Thatcher Auto Repair make sure your vehicle is reliable and safe! Click here to learn more!
Please support local businesses whenever possible! You can find a listing of River Forest businesses on the Village’s Shop River Forest website. If you’d like your business to be featured in the weekly Business Spotlight, please send us an email.
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