Street of Dreams Walking Tour, Cub Scout Pack 67, Traffic and Safety Commission Meeting and More!

Thursday, September 8, 2022

Dear River Forest residents,

This coming Sunday marks the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on our country. We can remember those we have lost and honor those who sacrificed themselves to provide aid, by attending the annual charity LemonAid Stand fundraiser - founded in 2002 by a group of our residents and their children who wanted to create positive memories through fundraising and honor this tragic anniversary date. The LemonAid stand will take place this Sunday, September 11 from 3-7 p.m. at the 700 block of Bonnie Brae. Please come out and show your support for our community. To make a donation and to learn more, click here.

On Monday, the Village Board will consider amendments to the Zoning Code regarding solar panels. The amendments are designed to simplify the approval process for solar panel installation and to create safe regulations for the systems. The amendments will also allow the Village to apply for a SolSmart Silver designation from the U.S. Department of Energy. There are only 14 communities in Illinois that currently have a Silver level designation, River Forest continues to be a leader in sustainability!

Finally, the Dooley Band Concert, an annual tradition sponsored by the River Forest Public Library Foundation, will be performing this Saturday, September 10 at 7:30 p.m. and more information is available here. Also, save the date for the Oak Park River Forest High School homecoming dance on Saturday, October 1 at 7 p.m. and find details on the event here.

Sincerely,

Cathy Adduci, Village President

Village of River Forest

Street of Dreams Walking Tour

The Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest will present their next sidewalk tour on Saturday, September 24 from 10 – 11:30 a.m. The theme will be "The Street of Dreams: Founding Families and Early Architects of Keystone Avenue." The walk will begin at River Forest Methodist Church. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.

Cub Scout Pack 67

Cub Scout Pack 67 will be hosting a kickoff event on Monday, September 12 at 7 p.m. at Lincoln School. All families with children in grades K-5 are welcome to attend and participate in another year of camping, hiking, outdoor cooking and more! For additional information, email rfpack67@gmail.com.

Traffic & Safety Commission Meeting

The Village’s Traffic and Safety Commission will meet Wednesday, September 21 at 7:30 p.m. to continue its review of the Northeast neighborhood traffic study. The study analyzed traffic between Greenfield Avenue and North Avenue from Lathrop Avenue to Harlem Avenue. More information can be found here.

Avoid the Lines at Lathrop - Bike or Walk to School!

It may seem easier sometimes to hop in the car and drive to school, but the next time you are waiting in traffic on Lathrop near Roosevelt, or in the drop off/pickup lane at Lincoln or Willard, remember there are other options! It’s a wonderful experience to enjoy the fresh air, so bike or walk to school to get some exercise and clear your mind! Plus, you will save on gas and reduce carbon emissions at the same time. If more people can walk to school, we can help our community become closer, and greener. Check out these seven reasons to walk and bike to school and Safe Walking Routes in the Village.

River Forest Business Spotlight!

Kirk Eye Center has been serving the Chicagoland area for more than 50 years! They have experienced specialists to provide advanced services to help patients obtain optimal eye health and clearer vision, from general eye exams - to specialized care such as LASIK and laser cataract surgery. Kirk Eye Center also has a full optical shop for all your spectacle needs. To learn more or make an appointment, call 708-627-9400 or visit https://www.kirkeye.com/.

Please support local businesses whenever possible! You can find a listing of River Forest businesses on the Village’s website. If you’d like your business to be featured in the weekly Business Spotlight, please send us an email.