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River Forest trustees set to OK 4% tax levy hike

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

River Forest trustees on Nov. 14 voted unanimously to accept the estimate of the 2022 corporate property tax levy of $8.8 million, an increase of 4 percent.  Officials are expected to formally approve the levy request at the Dec. 12 village board meeting. The 2022 levy request of $8,879,762 is slightly higher than the 2021 […]

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A doctor with the instincts of a social worker and activist

by Jessica Mackinnon April 28, 2022April 26, 2022
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Oak Park, Illinois to honor Betty White’s life and legacy on January 15

by Staff January 6, 2022January 6, 2022
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Police Blotter: Four gunfire incidents New Year’s Eve and Day in Oak Park

by Compiled by Stacey Sheridan January 4, 2022January 4, 2022
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COVID knocks Friars out of Proviso West tourney

by Melvin Tate December 29, 2021December 29, 2021
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Growing generation of teachers of color focus at Dominican U.

by F. Amanda Tugade December 21, 2021August 31, 2022
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River Forest seeks 2.18% tax levy increase

by Robert J. Lifka December 20, 2021December 20, 2021

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