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Dear River Forest residents,
Thank you to everyone who came out to our Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony this past Monday. Thanks also to the River Forest Public Library for hosting, the speakers who gave their time, my fellow Trustees, local elected officials from and members of the clergy, vendors and our Public Safety employees. Everyone contributed and this event wouldn’t have been the same without everyone who was involved.
We are just a few days away from the GreenTown Conference at Triton College on Thursday, June 22 at 8:30 a.m. The Village is working with our fellow C4 communities to host this event to include speakers who work in professions that focus on sustainability and will share historic case studies. We will also discuss actionable steps to address climate change, economic development, and social equity in our communities. Read more about the conference in an article below.
Free summer concerts have returned to Dominican University every Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. Please consider attending this wonderful community event with family and friends!
Lastly, I’d like to wish all of our dads a very happy Father’s Day this Sunday! If you are looking for a way to celebrate, please consider Speaker Emanuel Welch’s Father’s Day and Juneteenth Festival on Monday, June 19 at 2 p.m. at the Memorial Park District in Hillside.
Sincerely,
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Cathy Adduci, Village President
Village of River Forest
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Police Department Updates | |
Applications are now being accepted for the annual Junior Citizens' Police Academy at both Village Hall and the Oak Park Police Department. This event is hosted by the River Forest and Oak Park Police Departments and the Academy will be held the week of Monday, August 7 - Friday, August 11 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the River Forest Police Department. This is a FREE program for children between the ages of 10-15 who live or go to school in Oak Park or River Forest. For more information, click here. | |  |
The River Forest Police Department is partnering with 7-Eleven for the 28th annual Operation Chill Program. Officers will have coupons for one FREE small Slurpee drink at participating 7-Eleven stores, which are handed out to children they see observing safety rules, participating in positive activities, or performing good deeds and acts of kindness. Whatever positive behavior is observed, the result is the same: a free Slurpee drink as a reward for being a great citizen. | | |
Celebrate Juneteenth & Father's Day | |
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House Speaker Emanuel Welch is hosting his second annual Juneteenth and Father's Day Festival at the Memorial Park District in Hillside on Monday, June 19 starting at 2 p.m. All are welcome to join Speaker Welch for family-friendly games and activities, goods for sale by local vendors, artist performances, and more. For questions, please send an email.
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On Monday, June 5, the Fire Department was dispatched to Thatcher Woods for a free-burning wildfire that had blown into the woods. Since this fire, there have been four additional calls in this area related to fires. It is illegal to start any kind of a fire in Thatcher Woods, which is part of the Cook County Forest Preserve System. Residents are asked to call 911 if any individual is observed starting a fire on forest preserve property. For those living near the reserves, click here to learn how to lessen the threat of fires affecting your property. | | |
On Saturday June 24, the Animal Care League, along with nine other Chicagoland organizations, and 24 Pet Watch, will be microchipping as many pets as possible in a 24 hour period! The groups are committed to ensuring that lost pets around Chicagoland can get back home safely. Please note: this is a first-come, first-served, while supplies last event from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. For those unable to attend, appointments can be made for Sunday time slots. Dogs must be leashed, and cats and rabbits must be in carriers. Click here for a full list of locations and more information. | | |
Community Center Summer Camp | |
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Looking for half-day or full day camps for 2nd through 8th graders? The River Forest Community Center is offering adventure and urban safari-themed camps, now through Friday, August 18 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Children will participate in sports, arts and crafts, science experiments and more! For additional information, click here or call 708-771-6159.
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Dominican University will host a series of free concerts on the Quad this summer. Open to the public, the 2023 Summer Sounds concerts will take place on Wednesdays at 7 p.m., through August 16. They will feature a variety of performers and musical genres. To learn more or to view the full concert schedule, click here. | | |
Historic Preservation Awards | Applications for the 2023 Village of River Forest Historic Preservation Awards are due on or before Friday, July 28. Homeowners, architects or contractors who have helped maintain the historic character of the Village are encouraged to apply. For more information or an application, click here. | | |
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River Forest Township’s Youth and Family Services Department is collecting donations of NEW backpacks and school supplies to benefit in need students from Oak Park and River Forest Townships, now through Friday, August 4. To view a list of the school supplies requested for donation, click here and please bring donations to Oak Park Township. For more information, call Oak Park Township at 708-445-2727 or send an email. Residents are thanked in advance for their support of this important program to ensure these children have the tools they need for the upcoming school year!
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Hosting a Block Party this Summer? | Commit to smart waste disposal by sorting all block party refuse into either recycling, composting or “true” trash - using a "Sort-It-Out Station'' you can borrow from the Village. Stations must be requested at least five business days prior to the date of the block party and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more, and reserve your station as part of the block party permit application process here. | | |
GreenTown Comes to Triton College | Register for GreenTown this coming Thursday, June 22 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Triton College! GreenTown will be discussing federal, state, and local funding options for electric vehicles, solar, workforce development, composting and more. The keynote address will be given by Dr. Tony Reames, Deputy Director for Energy Justice. More information on this event, including additional guest speakers and how to register, can be found here. | | |
River Forest Business Spotlight! | |
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Elizabeth Faith wreaths are handmade and designed with the same craftsmanship as a beautiful floral arrangement. Because of the amount of attention to each wreath, they are only available by custom order. To learn more or to place an order, send an email.
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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