Dear River Forest Residents,
Earlier this week, our neighbors in Naperville, Woodridge, Darien and Burr Ridge were hit with a severe tornado, and many families are now unable to go back to their homes due to damages that occurred. In addition to community members coming together to help one another, the American Red Cross is assisting by providing temporary housing and other needs. If you’d like to help, please visit the Illinois River Valley Chapter of the Red Cross.
The Village has contracted with Christopher Burke Engineering to create a Stormwater Master Plan, which will identify where improvements are needed in the sewer system, and establish future improvement projects. The Village hosted its first neighborhood meeting to gather input from community members this past Tuesday. The next one will take place tonight at 7 p.m. You can learn more here.
I’m excited to share that the North West Housing Partnership (NWHP) Oak Park River Forest Senior Home Repair Program is now available to all River Forest residents over the age of 60. This handyperson program covers minor repairs in the home, but is not intended for emergency repairs. Call NWHP directly at (847) 969-0561 for questions or to schedule this service. Click here for more information, including examples of eligible work projects and hourly rates that are offered based on yearly income. I invite our eligible residents to take advantage of this valuable program.
Sincerely,
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Cathy Adduci, Village President
Village of River Forest
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River Forest Vaccination Rates |
More than 70% of River Forest residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. For up-to-date River Forest vaccine data, click here and select 'Data by Town'. The percentages of fully vaccinated individuals across the state can be found here. Walk-in appointments continue to be available at several locations and can be scheduled here. Suburban Cook County residents who are homebound due to medical reasons can receive the vaccine in their homes; find more information here.
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Warning Sirens During Dangerous Weather
The Village utilizes outdoor warning sirens to alert residents of dangerous weather conditions, with a goal to save lives or personal property whenever possible. If you hear an alarm sound or receive an emergency alert, seek shelter immediately and check the local news or weather networks to stay informed.
It is important to note that outdoor warning sirens will not sound an 'all clear' signal. When a severe weather event is occurring, the National Weather Service will issue a weather warning with a general timeframe. It is best to stay inside, away from windows, and in the lowest point of your building until that timeframe has passed. If that warning timeframe is extended, the National Weather Service will issue another Tornado Warning, which would then prompt another activation of the outdoor sirens. Residents are advised to check local news stations for the most up-to-date information on severe weather events.
For more information about sirens, severe weather warnings, and how to activate warnings on your mobile device, click here. Visit ready.gov for more information on how to create a family safety plan in the case of an emergency.
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Are you interested in learning more about deer-resistant plantings and repellents? Or would you like more information about general wildlife management? If so, visit the Village's website here for resources, including the Wildlife Guide.
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Increase your waste reduction efforts! Check out the River Forest Reduce Waste at Home Resource Guide for ways to prevent, reduce and divert waste in your everyday life! The document includes quick tips for composting, recycling and waste diversion, in addition to ideas for waste reduction and conscious buying.
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The Elan Hair, Body and Sole approach to beauty and grooming is precision in execution, organic in feel, and modern in look. Whether you want a radical new look, a subtle change, or want to indulge in an array of spa services, Elan’s team members will provide you with individual attention and impeccable service. Click here for a list of services or to make an appointment, today!
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Shop River Forest! Please support our 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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400 Park Avenue
River Forest, Illinois 60305
(708) 366-8500
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