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River Forest Public Library trustee openings to be on April 2017 ballot

By JoAnna Brown | Nov 14, 2016

The River Forest Public Library will have two full six-year terms as well as the balance of a two-year term on the ballot in April 2017.

School bond referendum fails to pass by margin of 118 votes

By JoAnna Brown | Nov 14, 2016

A bond issue of up to $25 million by Oak Park and River Forest High School District No. 200 was voted down by residents.

Renowned journalist Marvin Kalb to host lecture at Dominican University tonight

By JoAnna Brown | Nov 14, 2016

Dominican University will present respected journalist, author and scholar Marvin Kalb in the inaugural lecture of the university’s newly developed Georgia Anne Geyer Initiative.

Proviso Township High School District No. 209 to hold second town hall meeting

By JoAnna Brown | Oct 3, 2016

The second in a series of town hall meetings for the 10 communities within the borders of Proviso Township High School District No. 209 will take place Monday, Oct. 3, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Stone Park Village Hall, located at 1825 North 32nd Ave. in Stone Park.k.

Proviso District 209 explains revised admissions process to principals, counselors

By JoAnna Brown | Oct 2, 2016

Principals and counselors at feeder schools in Proviso Township High Schools District 209 heard presentations recently on the district's revised admissions process, held at the Proviso Mathematics and Science Academy (PMSA).

Maywood to hold heavy-trash pickup days this fall

By JoAnna Brown | Sep 15, 2016

The Village of Maywood and Republic Services are helping homeowners discard large trash items.

All-school testing day Sept. 13 for PMSA, Proviso East, West

By JoAnna Brown | Sep 6, 2016

All-school testing day will take place Sept. 13 for freshmen, sophomores and juniors at Proviso Math and Science Academy, Proviso East High School and Proviso West High School.

Western Springs firefighters host recruitment open house

By JoAnna Brown | Sep 3, 2016

The Western Springs Fire Department is looking for community members who want to join the department in the spirit of “neighbors protecting neighbors.”