- Throngs turn out for LemonAid’s 25th anniversary
Twenty-five years later, a much older Carl Olson held up his outstretched arm to the very first LemonAid banner.
- Proposed D90 FY27 budget set for Tuesday public hearing
Technically, the process for developing the River Forest School District 90 budget for the next fiscal year begins the day after the prior year ends.
- There’s buzz about Blackberry Market
Located at 905 S. Lombard Ave., Blackberry Market is breathing new life into a historic neighborhood storefront. The spot, which housed the iconic Buzz Cafe for nearly three decades before its 2023 closure, was followed by a brief stint as a Kribi Coffee location before the brand pulled out of the location last fall.
- OPRF hires 12 new faculty. None are Black.
Twelve new faculty, including one counselor and one social worker, were hired to work at Oak Park and River Forest High School this school year. While six are individuals of color none are Black.
- River Forest Township’s assessor now has a second title
The first ever River Forest Township Administrator is a familiar face in the township offices on the second floor of the River Forest Civic Center.
