National Preparedness Month, Susan G. Komen Walk, LRS Recycling Events and More!

Thursday, September 15, 2022

Dear River Forest residents,

At this week’s Village Board meeting, an Ordinance was adopted amending the Zoning Code to include solar panels. The changes clearly state the requirements for roof-mounted and ground-mounted solar panels for all zoning districts within the Village, which can be found here. This update will also allow the Village to receive SolSmart Silver designation from the U.S. Department of Energy. We are excited about the continued progress of our sustainability initiatives!

The Board of Trustees also discussed and adopted an Ordinance updating the Village’s Building Code standards. This change comes after several months of analysis to minimize the financial impact on residential and commercial construction, along with renovation costs.

Finally, this month is National Preparedness Month. I encourage all River Forest residents to plan ahead and make sure you are prepared for emergencies and disasters. Please read the information below to learn more.

Sincerely,

Cathy Adduci, Village President

Village of River Forest

In Memoriam: Former Village Trustee Dale Rider

It is with a heavy heart that the Village shares news of the passing of former Village Trustee Dale Rider. Dale served on the Village Board for nearly two decades and the Village designated the 200 block of Gale Avenue “Dale Rider Way” in 2011. Details on arrangements can be viewed here.

It's National Preparedness Month: So Get Prepared!

September is National Preparedness Month, and a time for individuals and families to prepare for the unexpected. Before natural disasters and emergencies happen, be sure to have a kit in place that includes food and supplies so you can survive for several days. Make sure you also have an emergency plan - including a home escape plan - as well as a pre-arranged meeting place in case you are separated from your loved ones. Also, don’t forget any amenities you might need for your pet! Click here to learn more.

Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) Recycling Events

October Deadlines to Arrange Electronic and Household Hazardous Waste Pickup

LRS is now accepting requests for pickup of electronics and household hazardous waste from your home, at no extra cost.

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection:

Deadline for household hazardous waste requests is October 10.
Collection requests will be confirmed by LRS and scheduled through October and beyond, depending on participation levels.
Approved HHW materials must be placed in the FRONT OF THE HOME near the front door/collections will not be made in the alley or at the back door.

Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Collection:

Deadline for E-Waste pickup requests is October 12.
Collection requests will be confirmed/scheduled by Clean Harbors beginning the week of October 17 and will be held on your regular pick-up day.
Approved E-Waste materials must be placed in the parkway at the curb.

Visit the LRS River Forest Services page and click on the blue buttons to sign up for HHW or E-Waste Collection. You can also scroll down the page to find more details on the E-Waste and HHW Collection Programs.

Breast Cancer Awareness

Susan G. Komen

3-Day Walk

If you're out and about this Saturday, September 17, you will see hundreds of walkers coming through town to raise awareness and funds to fight breast cancer. Please note there will be no street closures for the walk. For more information, click here .

Think Pink - Get Screened

Save the date! October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. "Think Pink and Get Screened" on Wednesday, October 5 from 3-6 p.m. at River Forest Medical Campus. The first 40 eligible participants will receive a complimentary 3-D mammogram screening. To learn more, call 708-763-7911.

Oak Park River Forest High School Friday Night Lights

Join the Oak Park River Forest Huskies for some Friday night football! Attend the home conference varsity football game against the LaGrange Lyons tomorrow, September 16 starting at 7:30 p.m. Come out and cheer on the Huskies - you can learn more here.

Endurance22

Join the River Forest Public Library for Endurance22: The Search for Shackleton’s Lost Ship on Sunday, September 18 from 2 - 3:30 p.m. at the Barbara Hall Meeting Room. River Forest resident Timothy Jacob participated in the Endurance22 expedition in Antarctica, which successfully located and mapped explorer Ernest Shackleton's lost ship, Endurance. At this special event, Timothy will share stories and photos from his exciting journey! Learn more and register here.

Income & Property Tax Rebates

The Governor announced Monday income and property tax rebates are being sent to roughly six million qualified Illinois taxpayers as part of the Illinois Family Relief Plan. Payments will be sent automatically to residents who filed 2021 state income taxes and claimed a property tax credit. If you have not yet filed, you can still receive a rebate after completing the additional filing. Click here for more information. Please click the image to enlarge.

River Forest Business Spotlight!

Fresh Thyme Market is a grocery store and natural food marketplace that provides healthy food with an atmosphere reminiscent of your local farmers market. This market is committed to offering a variety of Clean Label products that are free from artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Currently, their seasonal autumn collection is out with an assortment of lotions, dish soaps and multi-surface sprays - made with scrumptious scents like fig apple and pumpkin harvest. To learn more, call 708-689-5036 or visit https://www.freshthyme.com/.

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.