Robert J. Lifka

As was the case three years ago, it only took two bargaining sessions for River Forest village officials and the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge 46 to reach agreement on a new three-year contract.

Describing River Forest’s financial condition as “remaining strong,” Rosemary McAdams, finance director, presented a balanced FY2027 general fund budget at the April 13 village board meeting.

River Forest officials are hopeful that their communication and outreach efforts will lead the village to a 2026 All-America City Award.

River Forest is poised to join a growing list of governments that have passed restrictions on the use of gas-powered leaf blowers or banning them outright.

River Forest officials are moving forward with a plan to turn a parking lot across from Village Hall into a park called Heritage Square by this summer.

River Forest officials are moving forward turning a parking lot across from Village Hall into a park called Heritage Square by this summer

Pedestrians crossing Lake Street in River Forest would have safer passage under a proposed project expected to be considered by the village board at its June 22 meeting.

Although River Forest was not among the 10 municipalities designated All-America Cities by the National Civic League, village officials are proud of being among the 20 finalists.

River Forest officials consider action taken at a Cook County Circuit Court hearing to be a “meaningful step forward” toward resolving the ongoing foreclosure dispute between Beverly Bank and Lake Lathrop Partners.

River Forest officials amended the Historic Preservation code in an effort to streamline it while also creating two liquor license classifications.