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Dear River Forest residents,
Thank you to everyone who participated in the GreenTown Conference at Triton College yesterday. There were more than 500 in attendance and more than 100 youth interested in addressing climate change. The Village and our fellow C4 (Cross Community Climate Collaborative) communities appreciate the community support and feedback we received. We look forward to putting into place some of the sustainable practices we discussed on climate change, economic development, and social equity in the coming months and years. During the conference, C4 was recognized by the U.S. Conference of Mayors with a Childhood Obesity Prevention & Environmental Health and Sustainability Award Grant for $125,000.
The Village continues to partner with the Oak Park River Forest Chamber of Commerce to provide complimentary six-month memberships to River Forest businesses and organizations who wish to join! The Chamber provides many resources for business and organizational professionals, including training, promotion opportunities, networking and advocacy. Call the Chamber at 708-613-0550 or click here for more information.
Lastly, I’d like to encourage residents to support our small businesses by purchasing their produce at the Oak Park Farmers Market or the Triton College Farm Stand. Supporting these organizations benefits our local economy, promotes sustainable agriculture and builds stronger community connections. The Village also offers a Community Herb Garden located at the corner of Augusta Street and Keystone Avenue. More details on this garden can be found in an article below.
Sincerely,
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Cathy Adduci, Village President
Village of River Forest
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New River Forest Public Library Trustee | |
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At the June meeting, the River Forest Public Library (RFPL) Board appointed Kosha Baxi Carstens to serve the remaining two years of the term previously held by Karen Stierwalt. Carstens and her family moved to River Forest in 2018 and have been active Library patrons. She works in the pharmacogenetics industry and co-hosts a podcast, “I am Speaking”, which focuses on the lives of “othered” Americans to hear, share, and amplify their voices. She holds degrees from Illinois Weslyan, Michigan State University and Loyola University Chicago. Carstens says, “I am passionate about policy, equity and empowerment. The Library Board is that place to enact policy to serve our public, ensure equity across the community and empower our youth.”
In regards to Carstens appointment, Cathy Ruggeri, President of the RFPL Board of Trustees says, “we are delighted to appoint Kosha to serve as Trustee and look forward to her contributions.”
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Russ Nummer, former River Forest Fire Chief and former Village Trustee for many years, passed away Saturday, June 17 at the age of 70. Russ’ memorial service will be held on Sunday, June 25 from 2 - 6 p.m. at the Woodlawn Funeral Home in Forest Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are appreciated to the Newfoundland Club of America Charities. | |  |
Vehicle stickers for 2023-2024 need to be purchased and affixed to windshields by Friday, July 14 to avoid late fees and citations. Please note that all vehicles registered in Illinois with a River Forest address must also be registered with the Village through the purchase of a vehicle sticker. For more information or to purchase a sticker online, click here. | | |
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Enjoy free, fresh herbs from the Community Herb Garden at the corner of Augusta Street and Keystone Avenue. The garden is a carry-in/carry-out site, and was designed for residents to utilize its herbs for home cooking and personal use. Please adhere to the following guidelines: remove no more than the top one-sixth of the plant, avoid over-cutting or cutting herbs to the ground, and harvest only enough herbs for a 3-day supply. To learn more, click here.
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Triton College
Gadget Camp Junior
| Did you know Triton College offers a Gadget Junior Camp for children ages 7-9? This camp introduces campers to common household tools through fun, hands-on projects. Session one begins Monday, June 26, and session two starts on Monday, July 17. For more information, click here. | | |
Historical Society Cemetery Tour | Save the date for the Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest’s “West of the River” cemetery walking tour on Sunday, July 9 from 10 - 11 a.m. at Forest Home Cemetery in Forest Park. Participants are asked to enter the cemetery at the First Avenue entrance, wear good walking shoes and bring water, if needed. To purchase tickets, click here. | | |
Oak Park River Forest High School Athletic Field | |
Construction of new Oak Park River Forest High School athletic fields is now underway! A new regulation-size track and field is being built between the tennis courts and the football stadium. The community will be able to utilize the new track when it is not in use for the school after the project is completed, which is planned for October. To learn more about this project, click here. | |
The River Forest Park District’s Party in the Park returns with Grammy-nominated band Wendy and DB on Thursday, July 20 from 6-7:30 p.m. in Centennial Park. Attendees are encouraged to bring picnic blankets and lawn chairs to this event. Click here to learn more, or to view the entire Party in the Park schedule. | | |
Madison Street Demolition Progress | The demolition of 7612-7620 Madison Street, formerly the Lutheran Child and Family Services building, is nearing completion. This week, contractors demolished the remaining exterior walls and will now focus on hauling off bricks and other debris. Next week, work will continue on the removal of the foundation and concrete pads. Read more about this demolition project here. | | |
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Stop by the River Forest Public Library to take part in their Community Art Project this summer! Children in kindergarten through 4th grade are welcome to join them every other Wednesday from 3:30-4:30 p.m., with the next session on June 28. Stop in for a few minutes or stay for the whole session! The art pieces created during this project will be assembled and hung in the library lobby after the last art session takes place on August 9. To learn more, click here.
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River Forest Guide to Sustainable Living | |
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Looking to adopt more sustainable practices at home? The River Forest Sustainability Commission is excited to announce the launch of their new Guide to Sustainable Living, which encourages residents to find different ways to fit elements of sustainable living into their lives. Please explore the new webpage for more information, upcoming green events, and to learn how the Village has created a more sustainable community.
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River Forest Business Spotlight! | |
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The Elan Hair Body & Sole approach to beauty and grooming is precision in execution, organic in feel, and modern! Whether you want a radical new look, a subtle change, or to indulge in an array of spa services, its team members will provide you with individual attention and impeccable service. For a full list of services, or to make an appointment, 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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