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Author Archives: Robert J. Lifka

Posted inLocal Government

Walsh approved as River Forest administrator

by Robert J. Lifka January 24, 2023January 24, 2023

As expected, the River Forest Village Board voted unanimously Jan. 23 to appoint Matt Walsh as interim village administrator, replacing Brian Murphy, whose resignation was announced earlier this month.  Walsh has been serving as assistant to the village administrator since April.  Murphy’s last day at River Forest will be Jan. 27. He has served as […]

Posted inPolice & Fire

River Forest board OK’s fire training prop

by Robert J. Lifka January 24, 2023January 24, 2023
Posted inLocal Government

River Forest village administrator resigning effective Jan. 27

by Robert J. Lifka January 10, 2023January 10, 2023
Posted inNews

River Forest, Elmwood Park launch North Ave. streetscape project

by Robert J. Lifka December 28, 2022December 28, 2022
Posted inCommunity

River Forest OKs buying more police surveillance cameras

by Robert J. Lifka December 13, 2022December 14, 2022
Posted inNews

River Forest trustees set to OK 4% tax levy hike

by Robert J. Lifka November 21, 2022November 21, 2022
Posted inNews

River Forest hires firm for electric vehicle study

by Robert J. Lifka November 15, 2022November 15, 2022
Posted inNews

River Forest approves village-wide traffic study

by Robert J. Lifka October 25, 2022October 25, 2022
Posted inNews

River Forest in overdrive to limit cut-through cars at Harlem and North

by Robert J. Lifka October 17, 2022October 17, 2022
Posted inNews

RF board chooses firm to assess equity issues

by Robert J. Lifka October 12, 2022October 12, 2022

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