Village River Forest
Recent News About Village River Forest
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River Forest police seek help locating missing man Emerson Bolen
The River Forest Police Department is seeking public assistance in locating Emerson Bolen, a 68-year-old white male. Bolen is described as being 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing 150 pounds, with gray hair and blue eyes.
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Chicago Fire filming scheduled in River Forest
Open 4 Business Productions, LLC is set to film scenes for the television show "Chicago Fire" in River Forest on October 14, 16, and 17. The production company has issued a notice to inform local residents about the filming schedule.
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River Forest Fire Department warns residents about compost pile fire risks
The River Forest Fire Department has issued a reminder to residents about the potential fire hazards linked to compost piles. This follows an incident involving a fire that originated from a compost pile.
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River Forest seeks resident input on sustainability practices
The River Forest Sustainability Commission is seeking resident feedback to help promote sustainable practices. Share your thoughts on topics such as transportation, recycling, composting, and electric appliances by completing the survey found here. The survey should only take residents approximately 8-10 minutes to complete.
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Village expresses sympathy for CTA shooting victims
The Village of River Forest has expressed its sympathies for the families of the four victims in Monday's tragic shooting on the CTA Blue Line. The village extended gratitude to all CTA employees and public safety professionals who responded to the scene, including its own patrol officers.
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Village offers free e-waste home collection; sign-up deadline is September 11
Residents in the Village's waste collection program can now sign up to have electronic waste collected from their homes. There is no additional charge for this service. Requests must be received by 6:00 PM on September 11, 2024, for collection during the week of September 16 through March 20, 2024. This service is available twice a year, with the next e-waste collection scheduled for March 2025.
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Village introduces shared curbside compost cart initiative
Residents who are part of the Village's waste collection contract can now share the cost of a Curbside Compost Cart with their neighbor.
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River Forest addresses Madison Street incident with arrest
The Village of River Forest has reiterated its commitment to being a welcoming community for all residents, businesses, and visitors, explicitly condemning any form of hateful speech or discrimination. This statement follows a recent incident involving two business owners where such interactions reportedly occurred.
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River Forest considers banning gas-powered leaf blowers from June 2025
A public meeting will be held by the Village of River Forest Sustainability Commission on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 7 PM at Village Hall and via Zoom. The meeting will address a proposed ordinance to ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers within the Village starting June 1, 2025. Community members are encouraged to provide feedback at the meeting or through a brief survey available at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VRFleafblowers. All residents are welcome to attend and offer comments on this proposed change.
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Public Information Sessions for Cook County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
Cook County’s Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security is hosting three public information and planning sessions to gather input from Cook County residents regarding potential natural hazards and disasters that could impact the County. These sessions are part of the 2024 Cook County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan update process.
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Household Hazardous Waste Home Collection - Sign up by May 31!
Residents in the Village's waste collection program have the opportunity to participate in a Household Hazardous Waste Home Collection initiative, with no additional charge for the service. The deadline for sign-ups is 5:00 PM on May 31, 2024. Those interested can expect to be contacted with the scheduled date of collection, which is available twice a year. The upcoming collection is set for October 2024. Submitting a request for the collection is a quick and easy online process, as highlighted by the statement, "Submitting a request is done online and takes only a few...
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May E-News Now Available
The latest edition of the E-News for May 2024 is now accessible to all readers.The newsletter contains updates on various topics and features quotes from different individuals.One of the highlights of this edition is a quote from a representative of the organization stating, "We are excited to share the latest news and developments with our readers."In addition, another individual is quoted in the newsletter saying, "The team has worked tirelessly to provide valuable information and insights in this edition."Readers are encouraged to access the E-News to stay...
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A Special E-News Message from Village President Catherine M. Adduci
In a recent communication, Village President Catherine M. Adduci shared a special e-news message with the residents. The message, dated April 26, 2024, highlighted important updates and information for the community.The e-news message contained valuable content for the residents, reflecting the commitment of the village administration to keep the community informed and engaged. President Catherine M. Adduci's message underscored the significance of staying connected and informed, especially during these challenging times.Residents were encouraged to access the full...
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Village President Catherine M. Adduci Issues Special E-News Message
Village President Catherine M. Adduci has released a special E-News message to residents, highlighting important updates and information for the community. The message was shared on April 18, 2024, and encourages residents to read the full details in their browser.Residents can access the full message by clicking on the provided link in the E-News communication. The message is expected to contain essential updates and announcements relevant to the village and its residents.Village President Catherine M. Adduci continues to keep the community informed through various...