Oak Park and River Forest High School is winding down its celebration of 150 years of service. Sunday’s all-community Block Party was a proper party with music (Jade ’50s!), food, bounce houses, and a lot of enthusiasm among so many students making their mark on our community high school right now.
We have, over time, had our criticisms of this school. For these complex communities though, we believe OPRF has never been better, more attuned, more willing to acknowledge its shortcomings and to take risks to thrive.
River Forest has become a small village leader on issues of climate. Right now it is taking in the ambitious recommendations on climate from a partnership with the Urban Studies graduate program at UIC. Another positive step to facing climate change in our community.
And finally, our simple thanks and caring respect to Harriette Robinet on her death. A quiet icon of activism and uplift, Mrs. Robinet was the best of Oak Park.