Dear River Forest residents,
I am excited to announce that the Village was recently awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. This award was presented for our annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year that ended April 30, 2021. This is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental and financial reporting. Attaining this award represents a significant accomplishment by the Village and its management team. I want to thank Finance Director Rosey McAdams and her team for their great work and effort toward this achievement!
I am grateful to all of those who have volunteered their time on Village boards and commissions. Our volunteers put so much effort into helping to set proactive and promising goals for our community, and ensuring those goals are met. I encourage all residents who are looking to get more involved with the Village to apply to be on one of our boards or commissions. You can apply here.
Finally, Oak Park and River Forest townships are seeking donations for school supplies for underserved children who live in both Townships. Back to school donations are needed for children in kindergarten through seniors in high school, and the drive runs now through Friday, August 5. You can order school supplies directly through an Amazon wish list, which can be found by clicking here. Please donate to this worthwhile cause!
Sincerely,
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Cathy Adduci, Village President
Village of River Forest
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With gas prices at an all-time high, Metra now offers a new $100 “Super Saver” monthly pass, allowing unlimited travel on all Metra lines for only $100 a month ($70 a month for reduced fare riders). Metra has also teamed up with CTA and Pace to offer the Regional Connect Pass, which allows riders unlimited travel on all Metra, CTA and Pace systems for $130 a month. The new “Super Saver” monthly pass and Regional Connect Pass are available for purchase via the Ventra app or through Metra ticket sales agents. To learn more, click here.
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Household Hazardous Waste |
The Orland Township Highway Department will be hosting a one-day residential Household Hazardous Waste collection event. This event is free to all Illinois residents and will take place on Saturday, August 13 at Victor J. Andrew High School from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Residents must present a valid state ID or recent utility bill for proof of residency to enter the event. Registration is required here, where you can also find a list of accepted items.
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The Oak Park River Forest Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to partner with the Kadampa Meditation Center in Oak Park for monthly meditations. Kelsang Chogo will lead a meditation on Monday, July 18 at 12:15 p.m. at CrossFunction and talk you through every step. You don't need to do anything but show up and breathe! Learn more or register here.
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Historical Society Sidewalk Tour |
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The Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest will present West Side Stories: People and Architecture That Shaped River Forest! on Saturday, July 23 from 10 – 11:30 a.m. This annual house walk will feature interior tours of homes and information on their rich history. To learn more and to purchase tickets, click here.
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Blood donors are needed for the Oak Park and River Forest Townships’ Community Blood Drive Tuesday, July 19 from 2:30 - 6 p.m. at the Oak Park Township Senior Services Meeting Room. Appointments are required to ensure proper social distancing. To help save a life and schedule your donation, click here.
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Safe Disposal of Prescriptions |
Dispose of your unused, unwanted or expired medications in a safe and responsible way! The Village is now offering a secure collection box in the basement of River Forest Village Hall for the safe disposal of medications. Only pills and tablets will be accepted, along with bulk disposal contained in resealable plastic bags. For more information, click here.
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The Community Garden, located just south of the Pump House at Berkshire and Jackson avenues, is a gathering place for resident gardeners to share their knowledge. Now in its fifth year, the garden has grown to have 31, 4’ x 10’ plots and includes a communal herb and flower garden. This initiative contributes to the Sustainability Commission’s goals through producing hundreds of pounds of locally grown produce, as well as helping the environment by storing carbon from the atmosphere. More information can be found here on page 36.
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River Forest Business Spotlight! |
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Top Dog Petcare Service is a dog walking and pet sitting service that has been serving River Forest families for more than 10 years. This small, locally-owned business also donates a portion of all business proceeds to the Animal Care League in Oak Park. For more information or to schedule an appointment, email Jayne Gould.
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.
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What's Happening in River Forest?
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400 Park Avenue
River Forest, Illinois 60305
(708) 366-8500
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