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River Forest OKs $10M tax levy

by Robert J. Lifka November 20, 2025November 20, 2025

River Forest trustees on Nov. 17 voted unanimously to accept the estimate of the 2025 corporate property tax levy of $10 million, an increase of 1.9%. Officials are expected to formally approve the levy request at the Dec. 15 village board meeting. The 2025 levy request of $10,023,843 is higher than the 2024 extended levy […]

Local Government

River Forest levy set to rise 3%

by Robert J. Lifka November 19, 2024November 19, 2024

Police & Fire

River Forest board OK’s fire training prop

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

Investigation into mass car break-ins at Avenue Parking Garage still ongoing October 2, 2026
Oak Park’s Avenue Parking Garage was hit hard by car break-ins in early September, in connection with even more burglarized vehicles at the University of Illinois Chicago campus.
‘Broadview Six’ defense team celebrates judge’s push for fact-finding in trial misconduct October 2, 2026
U.S. District Judge April Perry heard arguments on Oct. 1 and pressed for more answers from U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros’ office about possible wrongdoings in the original case brought against the “Broadview Six” earlier this year and potential cover-up efforts to conceal the misconduct.
Oak Park Neighbors United opposes referendum question October 1, 2026
While a state appellate court considers an appeal of an overruled objection of an advisory referendum question for the Nov. 3 village ballot, a new group has sprung up to provide arguments why Oak Park village community members should vote no.
Oak Park’s DEI office hosted calmest conversation on zoning so far October 1, 2026
The village government’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion facilitated a panel discussion on the history of local zoning on Monday, Sept. 28, to give context around the proposed changes to single-family zoning.
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