Village of River Forest
Recent News About Village of River Forest
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River Forest Village Board discusses talks with WideOpenWest
At a recent meeting, the River Forest Village Board discussed talks with cable provider WideOpenWest to allow them to build infrastructure in the village.
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River Forest trustees consider accepting bid for firing-range renovations
At a recent meeting, the River Forest Village Board considered accepting a contract bid for repairs and upgrades to the village's firing rang.
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River Forest Finance Committee to review fiscal '16 Draft Financial Report
The River Forest Finance and Administration Committee will meet at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Village Hall Community Room, 400 Park Ave., to review the fiscal 2016 Draft Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
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River Forest trustees discuss whether alley garages need addresses
At a recent meeting, the River Forest Village Board discussed whether homes with garages facing alleys should have their addresses marked on these garages.
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River Forest Village Board discusses crossing-guard pay, contract issues
At a recent meeting, the River Forest Village Board discussed school crossing-guard pay and contract issues.
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Public input sought on River Forest's updated Madison Street TIF plan
When the River Forest Board of Trustees meets on Monday, Oct. 24, it will hold a public hearing on the updated tax-increment financing (TIF) plan for the proposed Madison Street TIF District. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at Village Hall, 400 Park Ave.
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River Forest Village Board amends Madison Street redevelopment plan
At a recent meeting, the River Forest Village Board approved amendments to the proposed Madison Street Targeted Investment Pilot (TIP) District Redevelopment project.
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River Forest Village Board discusses options for Dominick's site
At a recent meeting, the River Forest Village Board discussed options for the site of a closed supermarket.
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River Forest Zoning Board to consider fence-variance request
The River Forest Zoning Board of Appeals will hear a resident's request for a variance concerning a planned privacy fence, at its next meeting 7:30 p.m. Thursday in Village Hall.
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River Forest trustees discuss Madison Street redevelopment plan
At a recent meeting, the River Forest Village Board discussed issues related to the Madison Street redevelopment plan and the possible use of eminent domain to secure property for the plan.
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River Forest trustees to vote on plan to build Concordia University dorms
The River Forest Village Board will consider approving plans for a residence hall at Concordia University during its next meeting 7 p.m. Tuesday in the first-floor Community Room of River Forest Village Hall, 400 Park Ave.
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River Forest Village Board OKs street-light upgrade to LED bulbs
At a recent meeting, the River Forest Village Board approved a proposed upgrade of street lights to LED bulbs.
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River Forest Village Board awards roof-repair contract to Garland/DBS
At a recent meeting, the River Forest Village Board awarded a contract for Village Hall and Public Works Garage roof repairs to Garland/DBS.
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River Forest Village Board considers several appointments to boards, commissions
At a recent meeting, the River Forest Village Board considered several appointments and reappointments to boards and commissions.
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River Forest Traffic Committee to review changes made around school
The River Forest Traffic and Safety Committee will review the effectiveness of the traffic and parking changes implemented last year around Roosevelt Middle School during its next meeting 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Village Hall in the first-floor Community Room.
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River Forest Zoning Board to hear variance request to build second story
The River Forest Zoning Board of Appeals will hear a request for a variance to build a second floor on a home at 30 Franklin Ave., during its next meeting 7:30 p.m. today in the Community Room of River Forest Village Hall, 400 Park Ave.
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River Forest Madison Street TIF Board to hold Q&A on revitalization plan
The River Forest Madison Street TIF District Joint Review Board will hold a question-and-answer session on the revitalization plan at its next meeting 2 p.m. Friday at River Forest Village Hall, First Floor Community Room, 400 Park Ave.
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River Forest Committee of the Whole discusses fiscal 2017 budget
The River Forest Committee of the Whole discussed the fiscal 2017 budget at a recent meeting.
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River Forest Board OKs redevelopment pact with Lake & Lathrop Partners
At a special meeting recently, the River Forest Village Board approved a resolution to accept a redevelopment agreement with Lake & Lathrop Partners LLC for remediation and cleanup of the Lake Street and Lathrop Avenue area.
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Public meeting tonight on proposed 2016-17 River Forest budget
The River Forest Village Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2016-17 budget at a special meeting at 7 p.m. today in the first-floor Community Room at Village Hall, 400 Park Ave.