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Dear River Forest residents,
I was honored to present the State of the Village at Monday’s Board of Trustees meeting, which was a recap of what the Village accomplished in 2023 and our plans moving ahead this year to continually strengthen our community. For those who were unable to attend, a video of the presentation is now available. You can view it here.
On Tuesday night, our Cook County Commissioner Maggie Trevor hosted a Hate Crime Prevention Panel at Village Hall. Representatives from the Cook County Sheriff, Cook County State’s Attorney and Cook County Commission on Human Rights spoke about strategies for combating hate and resources for victims. You can watch the panel meeting here. Thanks to Commissioners Scott Britton, Tara Stamps and Frank Agular for co-hosting this event with Commissioner Trevor.
Lastly, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations are taking place this weekend around Chicagoland, and our Police Department is reminding residents to plan ahead for a sober ride home if you are consuming any alcohol. Residents should expect roadside safety checks and increased police patrols to ensure our roadways are free of impaired drivers and safer for all community members.
Sincerely,
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Cathy Adduci, Village President
Village of River Forest
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Township Assessor's Office Open for Appeals | |
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The Cook County Assessor is now open for appeals with River Forest Township until April 1 at 11:59 p.m. This year (2024) is the second year of the triennial assessment cycle. If your property’s value is close to its market value and/or you already had a successful appeal with the Cook County Board of Review last year, you may not need to file an appeal.
The Cook County Assessor's Office now requires all appeals to be filed online. If you think your property is over-assessed, the River Forest Township Assessor's Office is available to provide assistance. Complete the Appeal Packet Request Form here.
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Free Services from Area Towing | |
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One of the Village’s Towing partners, Area Towing, is a locally owned and operated emergency towing service provider that is now offering free vehicle services to residents. These services include vehicle lockouts, jumpstarts and tire changes. Call Area at 708-345-4665 if you need help!
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Early voting for the General Primary Election on Tuesday, March 19 has begun around Cook County. Early voting locations are at Oak Park Village Hall, the Maywood Courthouse, and Elmwood Park Village Hall, through Monday, March 18. To learn more about voting locations on Election Day, click here. | |  |
As we transition into spring, home improvement season begins! Are you planning renovations or other upgrades to your home? To find out if you need a building permit before starting a project, click here. If you're looking for a licensed contractor and not sure where to start, click here. | | |
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Join the team at District 90 Schools! The school district is currently accepting applications for the Assistant Principal for Roosevelt School, Inclusion Pre-K Teacher, substitute teacher, substitute school nurse, and more. Additional information and applications can be found here.
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Triton College
Pancake Breakfast
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Triton College’s Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is hosting its annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser Saturday, April 13 from 8 a.m. - noon in their R Building (Room R-221). Tickets for the breakfast are $5 at the door.
Money raised supports volunteer and program recognition. RSVP is a federally funded AmeriCorps Seniors program that helps older adults (aged 55+) find volunteer opportunities in the community. For more information, call 708-456-0300, ext. 3599.
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OPRFHS Community Block Party | Save the date! Oak Park River Forest High School (OPRFHS) is hosting their Community Block Party on Saturday, May 19 from 1 - 4 p.m. at the Mall on the west side of OPRFHS, where you’ll also have the chance to take a lap on their new track! Join them for a fun day featuring the legendary alumni band - The Jade 50's, along with a variety of food trucks, face painting, bounce houses, and other family-friendly activities. Click here to learn more. | | |
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Recycling is available for corrugated plastic yard signs (including election signs) in specially marked carts located just north of the main entrance to Village Hall. Only corrugated plastic signs will be accepted; metal stakes must be removed from the signs prior to recycling and placed in a separate cart for their disposal, also available at this location.
Drop off is open to the public from Wednesday, March 20 through Monday, April 1. Please note: this is a special pick up so that corrugated plastic and metal stakes do not end up in the curbside recycling bin.
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Green Electricity Aggregation Program | |
In the coming week, residents may receive a letter from MC Squared Energy (MC2), the Village’s approved electricity provider, about the Electric Aggregation Program. This program provides eligible residents and small businesses with electricity that supports renewable energy projects and offsets carbon dioxide emissions. There is no added cost for residents or small business owners to take part in this program. For more information, click here.
Please Beware: any solicitor who comes to your door or calls, asking you to switch to a different supplier is not associated with the Village, MC2, or ComEd.
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River Forest Business Spotlight! | |
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Capri Italian Foods is a family-owned Italian food store and deli and has been in River Forest for more than 50 years! The store prides itself on its homemade Italian sausage, meatballs, roast beef, pasta sauce, and more! Check out specialty items offered, or visit the deli for fresh submarine sandwiches. View the full menu here.
Please support local businesses whenever possible! If you have a business located in River Forest with a valid business license, it can be featured in the Village’s business spotlight. If you’d like your business to be featured, please send us an email. You can find a listing of River Forest businesses on the Village’s Shop River Forest website.
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