River Forest fire department Archives - Wednesday Journal

River Forest fire truck pulls out of garage

River Forest resident killed in townhouse fire

by Sydney Lovan October 13, 2026October 14, 2026

River Forest Fire Department and other area departments responded to a fatal fire in River Forest early Tuesday morning.

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A firefighting first for River Forest

by Jackie Pisano August 24, 2026August 24, 2026

Local authorities respond to River Forest house fire

by Brendan Heffernan September 30, 2025September 30, 2025

car on fire at McDonald's

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Car ablaze at McDonald’s

by Luzane Draughon February 27, 2024February 27, 2024

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New vehicles for River Forest fire, public works depts. top $500K

by Robert J. Lifka February 15, 2023February 15, 2023

Print Edition: October 28, 2026October 28, 2026
Fenwick soccer takes regional titleOctober 27, 2026
Monday afternoon in an IHSA Class 2A Ridgewood Sectional semifinal, the Fenwick High School boys soccer team shut out Chicago… Read more: Fenwick soccer takes regional title
Makerspace at OPRF named for Andrea Hall, field hockey playerOctober 27, 2026
The Makerspace at Oak Park and River Forest High School has been named after Andrea Hall, a member of the OPRF Class of 1981.
Oak Park Dia De Los Muertos rises in the face of fear for a day of joy and celebration October 27, 2026
Oak Park's Dia De Los Muertos event is back and better than ever. It will be held on Nov. 1 at Scoville Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Mary Catherine Amato, 96 October 27, 2026
Mary Catherine Amato (nee Murphy), 96, died on Oct. 16, 2026 in Oak Park, where she was a resident since… Read more: Mary Catherine Amato, 96

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