Village of River Forest
Recent News About Village of River Forest
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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.
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River Forest Board of Police interviews entry-level officer candidates
During a meeting this week, the River Forest Board of Fire and Police Commissioners prepared a new firefighter eligibility list to replace a list depleted by promotions.
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River Forest answers questions about new composting program
The River Forest Public Works Department recently posted a list of frequently asked questions about the village's new curbside composting program on the Village of River Forest website.
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River Forest drafts new rules for demolition of historic buildings
The village of River Forest Board of Trustees will consider seven amendments to the village's historic preservation ordinance Feb. 22 that would change the rules for demolishing historically significant buildings.