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The village of River Forest approved a $168,000 contract with Christopher B. Burke Engineering Ltd. to complete its stormwater master plan.

River Forest trustees award $168k engineering contract to create village stormwater master plan

May 13, 2021 at 5:24 p.m.

After reviewing proposals from several firms, the River Forest village board awarded a $168,504 contract to Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. to help create its stormwater master plan, which could...

The River Forest Public Library is seeking a permit to install a new outdoor HVAC system on the north side of its building at 735 Lathrop Ave. The library would then repurpose the indoor space where the current HVAC system is located.

River Forest Library seeks to install new HVAC equipment outdoors, will reclaim indoor space

May 13, 2021 at 5:16 p.m.

With its heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment due to be replaced this fall, the River Forest Public Library is planning to install the new system outdoors, which will...

With full reopening looming, trustees vote to allow block parties to return in River Forest

May 14, 2021 at 6:48 a.m.

After initially waiting for the state to fully relax COVID-19 restrictions, the River Forest village board voted May 10 to immediately allow resident block parties to begin this year. The...

The Oak Park Farmers' Market will return to its familiar home outside of Pilgrim Church when the market opens for its 46th season on May 22.

Oak Park Farmers’ Market to open for 46th season on May 22

May 12, 2021 at 3:47 p.m.

While the Oak Park Farmers' Market is returning to its regular location this season, patrons who visit will see new COVID-19-related safety procedures in place when the market opens later...

Oak Park District 97 officials say four individuals at Percy Julian Middle School tested positive for COVID-19 during the district's May 6-7 testing period, and 87 others have been asked to quarantine.

District 97 administrators: Four positive COVID-19 cases at Julian Middle School, 87 asked to quarantine

May 10, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.

Officials with Oak Park District 97 say four individuals have tested positive for COVID-19 at Julian Middle School during its weekly testing program and 87 close contacts are now being...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks about a sweeping health care bill aimed at addressing inequities in the state's health care system at West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park May 10. Former Oak Park Mayor Anan Abu-Taleb sits on the background.

Pritzker, state officials tout health equity bill at West Suburban Medical Center

May 11, 2021 at 5:56 p.m.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker and other state leaders gathered at West Suburban Medical Center Monday morning to discuss the recent passage of HB158, a sweeping health care bill aimed at addressing...

Oak Park grants OK to reduce 84 units to 78 in proposed six-story Lake Street development

May 10, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.

After receiving "sticker shock" as it priced materials and costs, builders of a proposed six-story development near Oak Park's Hemingway District have received approval to slightly reduce the size of...

River Forest District 90 officials say they've received confirmation of four positive COVID-19 cases at Roosevelt Middle School, which has required more than 100 people to quarantine.

More than 100 in quarantine after four COVID-19 cases at River Forest school

May 7, 2021 at 12:59 p.m.

After receiving confirmation of several cases of COVID-19 at Roosevelt Middle School, officials at River Forest District 90 have asked more than 100 people to quarantine. Students and staff at...

The Ernest Hemingway Foundation of Oak Park honored several authors for their works through the organization's short story contest. The works will now be published in a book to be released this month.

Hemingway Foundation of Oak Park announces winners of 2021 short story competition

May 6, 2021 at 2:37 p.m.

Authors from around the world are being honored as the Ernest Hemingway Foundation of Oak Park announced the winner and several finalists of its short story competition. The 2021 contest...

New members of the Oak Park and River Forest High School board were officially sworn in on May 4, while the board recognized its three departing members.

New members join OPRF High School board; outgoing members give final remarks

May 5, 2021 at 6:31 p.m.

Outgoing Oak Park and River Forest High School board members were honored May 4, while those taking their places include both familiar and new faces. Leaving the board were Matt...

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