Village of River Forest
Recent News About Village of River Forest
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West Cook County Consolidated Election Day is coming up on April 1
Municipal officials in West Cook County — including mayors, village board members, and school board members — are on the ballot on April 1, the first Tuesday in April.
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River Forest Police Chief announces retirement after three decades
Police Chief James O'Shea has announced his retirement from the River Forest Police Department (RFPD), effective April 30, 2025.
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Stabbing incident leads to arrest in River Forest
River Forest Police are investigating a stabbing incident that occurred on February 4, 2025.
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Police arrest four after multiple Pride flag thefts in River Forest
River Forest, IL – On December 14, 2024, at around 1:37 AM, a River Forest Police Officer noticed a vehicle parked with its lights off in the 500 block of Thatcher Ave.
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Burglary leads to arrests after road rage shooting connects crimes
River Forest Police are continuing their investigation into a commercial burglary and related shooting that occurred on December 7, 2024.
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Charges filed against suspect following armed confrontation with police
In the early hours of December 4, 2024, Riverside Police stopped a vehicle for traffic violations in Riverside.
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Funeral arrangements announced for fallen Oak Park police detective
The Village of Oak Park, in collaboration with the Oak Park Police Department, has released details regarding the funeral services for Detective Allan Reddins.
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Police apprehend suspect after chase ends in crash at River Forest business
In the early hours of December 4, 2024, a vehicle was stopped by Riverside Police in the Village of Riverside for traffic violations.
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Oak Park mourns officer killed in line of duty
The Village of River Forest, represented by Village President Cathy Adduci and the Board of Trustees, has expressed condolences following the death of Oak Park Police Detective Allan Reddins.
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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...