Concordia University band to host 25th Patriotic Pops concertThe University Band of Concordia--Chicago will celebrate community and country at its annual Patriotic Pops concert June 29 at its River Forest campus. June 17, 2019
River Forest District 90 administrator to take principal job in EvanstonAfter serving two years as assistant principal of Lincoln and Willard schools in River Forest, David Davis announced he is resigning from District 90. June 13, 2019
Shout Out: Warren DeMartini, former Ratt guitarist and currently with Kings of ChaosShout Out: Former Ratt guitarist Warren DeMartini, who grew up in River Forest, will be back in the area with Kings of Chaos. June 12, 2019
District 90 officials: Mission accomplished but new strategic plan neededRiver Forest District 90 officials celebrated accomplishments under the current strategic plan as they look to develop a new one. June 09, 2019
California professor chosen as new Concordia University Chicago PresidentConcordia University Chicago has selected Russell P. Dawn as the next president of the university, concluding a nationwide search for a new leader. June 07, 2019
Residents seek answers to concerns with Union Pacific's west line track project in River ForestResidents hoping for answers to their concerns related to Union Pacific’s west line track project may get their wish later this month. June 04, 2019
Amid difficult repair, River Forest officials tout use of leak detection sensorsRiver Forest officials are touting its leak detection sensors, which recently located an issue in the 900 block of Keystone Avenue. June 03, 2019
River Forest Library staff learn to help those with dementia"Dementia Live" training gave River Forest Library staff insights into what patrons with dementia might need in the way of services. June 03, 2019
River Forest to install safety upgrades for Hawthorne, Lathrop intersectionFollowing a pair of crashes at an “L-shaped” intersection earlier this year, the village of River Forest is planning new safety upgrades. May 29, 2019
Trinity High School celebrates Class of 2019 during its 98th commencementNearly 100 seniors walked the stage as Trinity High School celebrated the Class of 2019 at its Graduation Mass and Ceremony May 24. May 28, 2019
River Forest to host presentation about deer, nuisance wildlifeOfficials with the Illinois DNR and village of River Forest will host a seminar to provide information about deer and local wildlife June 24. May 28, 2019
River Forest honors, celebrates veterans at 94th annual Memorial Day paradeThe village of River Forest honored United States Veterans during the town’s 94th annual Memorial Day Parade the morning of May 27. May 28, 2019
River Forest honored for solar initiativesThe village of River Forest is one of several new Illinois communities to be honored by SolSmart as a local leader in pursuing solar power. May 21, 2019
River Forest resident spends 50th birthday traveling country to reconnect with 50 people who influenced his lifeRiver Forest resident Scott Goodman wanted his 50th birthday celebration to not only be special but also reflect his values. May 21, 2019
Consultant chosen by River Forest for community center studyThe village of River Forest is paying for a study to determine how — or if — the community center building should be upgraded or rebuilt. May 20, 2019
Tree walk part of sustainability efforts in River ForestAs part of efforts to help River Forest become a sustainable community, a tree walk May 19 will discuss the village's 90-some species and the value of trees. May 03, 2019
River Forest police offer tips to avoid warmer-weather crimesWith nicer weather, the village of River Forest can expect more commuters, pedestrians and opportunities for crime, police said during a recent community forum. April 29, 2019
District 90 launches online dashboard for River Forest familiesRiver Forest District 90 has announced the launch of a new online dashboard that will present student, staff and school data to families living within the district. April 23, 2019
Three Trinity seniors receive early college admission, $500K in scholarshipsThree Trinity High School seniors have been granted early admission to their top colleges of choice while also receiving more than $500,000 worth of scholarships. April 18, 2019
Back-to-back: River Forest eighth-grader again takes top honors at One Earth Film FestivalAlready an award-winning filmmaker, a River Forest eighth-grader this year added a second honor from the One Earth Film Festival. April 17, 2019
River Forest taxing bodies discussing community center collaboration: 'It’s a step-by-step process'The possibility of either a new or significantly upgraded community center for River Forest is expected to be studied in the coming months, as several village taxing bodies seek to combine resources. April 15, 2019
River Forest library's lobby renovation plans moving forward again after temporary pausePlans to renovate the lobby of the River Forest Public Library are moving forward again, officials said, after they were temporarily halted when previous bids came in significantly over what library officials had planned to spend. April 15, 2019
River Forest contemplating safety improvements to L-shaped intersection plagued by recent crashesFollowing a pair of recent accidents involving speeding cars, the village of River Forest is looking at safety upgrades for the intersection of Thatcher and Hawthorne avenues. April 15, 2019
Strong showing for newcomers in River Forest Village Board raceThree newcomers appear to have taken the available seats on the River Forest Village Board, according to Tuesday night’s election results. April 05, 2019
Concordia University announces four finalists in president searchAs it searches for a new president, the Concordia University board of regents announced four finalists have been selected. April 05, 2019
Judge rules agreement between Keystone Montessori, River Forest 'not valid' as school seeks tax-exempt statusA Cook County judge has ruled a tax agreement between Keystone Montessori School and the village of River Forest “violates public policy,” a win for the school as it seeks tax-exempt status. April 04, 2019
Incumbents take three River Forest District 90 board seats; voters round out park, library boardsVoters in River Forest chose to continue the continuity of the District 90 school board, while making their voices heard in the public library and park district races. April 03, 2019
Letter: Re-elect Barbara Hickey to District 90 School BoardLetter to the editor for the River Forest District 90 School Board race.March 27, 2019
District 90 One Book/One District program to discuss ‘The End of Average’As part of its community-wide One Book/One District program, officials with River Forest District 90 will host a special discussion on its 2019 title next month. March 26, 2019
Summer school registration open in River Forest District 90Registration for summer school courses at River Forest District 90 is now open to residents and non-residents, and will officially close April 18. March 26, 2019