Friday, September 8, 2023 | |
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Dear River Forest residents,
Please help us keep children in our community safe by encouraging them to wear a properly fitted bicycle helmet. Wearing a helmet reduces the risk of head injuries in the event of an accident by up to 85%! You can view a Village ordinance regarding the use of bicycle helmets in its entirety here. For additional bicycle safety tips, please click here.
This coming Monday marks the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on our country. To honor those who lost their lives, you can visit the 9/11 Memorial Marker located within Memorial Parkway, or participate in the annual charity LemonAid Stand fundraiser from 3-7 p.m. More information on the LemonAid fundraiser can be found in an article below.
Lastly, at this coming Monday’s Village Board meeting, the Board will be voting on a polystyrene ban for restaurants in River Forest, that is meant to reduce the negative effects of styrofoam, which is made of polystyrene, and cannot be recycled. Polystyrene contributes to ozone depletion and creates carcinogenic chemicals in our environment, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. If approved, this ban aims to help reduce negative impacts on our environment and ensure a better quality of life for future generations.
Sincerely,
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Cathy Adduci, Village President
Village of River Forest
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Lake & Lathrop Project Update | |
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At the August 28 Village Board meeting, the Village Board approved an amended redevelopment agreement with Sedgwick Properties, regarding the project at Lake & Lathrop. The amendment issues a conditional building permit extension through August 30, 2024, but if the developer does not meet the following conditions by September 15, 2023, the permit may be revoked.
1. Secure viable financing and provide proof to the Village, and resolve pending litigation with Beverly Bank, an affiliate of Wintrust Bank.
2. Pay the Village $98,905.32 for the permit extension fee, and
3. Pay all outstanding property taxes.
Sedgwick Properties has stated it remains confident that residential units will be completed by August 30, 2024. If that deadline is not met, the Village will collect additional permit fees and fines. Read more about the project’s history, status updates and the redevelopment agreement here.
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Electronic Waste
Collection
| Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) is now accepting pickup requests for electronic waste at your home, at no additional cost, as part of the Village’s waste hauler contract. Electronic Waste Collection will take place on your regular pick-up day the week of September 18 - 20. The deadline for pickup requests is this coming Wednesday, September 13. LRS will collect up to seven total items, with no more than two televisions or computer monitors per collection, per household. To learn more about accepted items, or to sign up, click here. | |  |
Join the River Forest Park District for their inaugural one mile Color Run around Priory Park on Saturday, September 16 at 8 a.m.! Volunteers will throw colored chalk as participants pass by a variety of color stations and medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age category. All participants will receive a white shirt, goodie bag and a certificate. Come for the event, and stay for the after party that will include a DJ, bagels and Bloody Mary's. All net proceeds will benefit the West Suburban Special Recreation Association. Learn more about this event and register here. | | |
Elementary Schools Open House | Join Lincoln and Willard elementary schools for an open house at each of the schools on Thursday, September 14 from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Families at both schools will meet their children's teachers, view classwork and artwork, and can meet and talk with other parents. Teachers and principals will greet families as they arrive. For any questions, please call School District 90 at 708-771-8282. | | |
The Dooley Band Concert, an annual tradition sponsored by the River Forest Public Library Foundation, will be performing Saturday, September 16 at 2 p.m. on the Library Lawn. The band has always been known for its Irish Folk and traditional genres of music, song variety, and strong vocal harmonies. The Dooley Band has also recorded four critically acclaimed albums! To learn more, click here. | | |
Family Camping Experience | |
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Join the River Forest Park District for a GREEN overnight family camping experience for all ages from Friday, September 23 at 6:30 p.m. through Saturday, September 24 at 7:30 a.m.! Please note that one adult per family must attend this campout. Camping equipment is not provided, so participants must bring their own tent and sleeping bag. This free event will include a campfire and S'mores. Registration is required, and can be completed by clicking here.
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Excessive or inappropriate use of artificial light, known as light pollution, can negatively impact the environment for humans, wildlife, and our climate. Research has shown the night sky has steadily gotten brighter by about 10% each year for the past 10 years. Fortunately, light pollution is a problem that is reversible, with immediate and easy to implement solutions. Learn more by clicking here.
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River Forest Business Spotlight! | |
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Appointments are available for microblading, hybrid brows, brow tinting and powder brow tattoos at Chi Browtique. They can also create correction brows and help with eyebrow shaping. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 708-400-7100 or click here.
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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