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River Forest officials, fire union reach agreement
River Forest firefighter/paramedics and lieutenants will receive 3.25% annual salary increases under three-year contracts approved by the village board April 29. Officials and the union representing firefighter/paramedics and lieutenants agreed on the new contracts before the current contracts expired on April 30. The contracts with the International Association of Firefighters Local 2391 were approved without discussion as part of the consent agenda. Separate contracts represent 15 firefighter/paramedics and four lieutenants. The union members voted to ratify the contract April 23.
Individual steals $115K in property from Oak Park residence
Someone broke into an Oak Park residence between April 26 and April 27 on the 800 block of Lake Street and stole an estimated $115,850 worth of money and property. The individual stole a Goyard wallet containing credit and debit cards, a driver’s license, other identification and money. The person also stole a Cartier money clip, a silver watch and two sets of keys, which they used to steal the Oak Park resident’s black 2024 Audi A8 from the garage.
New businesses brewing in Oak Park
Three new businesses have recently opened in Oak Park: 2 Sistah’s Afrocentric Boutique, KB’s Retail and CIMPSAR at Home. Another one, Three Spoons, will soon be available for soft-serve ice cream lovers, too. Every month, the Village of Oak Park issues licenses for new businesses. By the end...
Rezoning’s promised school benefits doubtful
Analyzing the proposed River Forest zoning plan, the lack of data-supported projections raises concerns about its economic viability and infrastructure impact. Converting commercial districts into residential high-rises could strain infrastructure and services. Despite recognizing the need for a “what if” analysis, the ZBA committee failed to provide substantive data at the April 11 meeting. Additionally, [Village Administrator Matt] Walsh’s memo ignored key points from the River Forest Public Schools School District 90 Demographic Trends and Enrollment Projections study, commissioned October 2022 (Village board packet on the River Forest website, D90 study, p. 80-108, memo, p. 9-28, https://www.vrf.us/uploads/cms/documents/events/04-11-24_ZBA_Packet.final_.pdf)
Parking fines going up in River Forest
Parking violators in River Forest will have to dig a little deeper to pay their fines after officials voted at the April 29 village board meeting to increase parking penalties. The board voted unanimously to adopt an ordinance to increase the general fine amount to $45 from $30. The fine...
Police should lead response to potential school site threat
Most Oak Park and River Forest residents, students, staff, and parents are undoubtedly aware of the details surrounding the response to a school shooting threat in February of this year. I have closely followed the Oak Park Police Department’s response and the interference placed on them. It is clear that school administrators tried to steer the police response in a particular manner and succeeded.
Chicago’s $500-A-Month Guaranteed Income Program Is Coming Back
DOWNTOWN — Mayor Brandon Johnson is putting $30 million more in federal pandemic relief dollars toward a revived guaranteed income program that will give more Chicagoans $500 monthly cash payments. Johnson is also committing more money for violence prevention, rapid rehousing and other initiatives as he revamps the city’s...
Chicago Braces for Mixed Bag of Weather with Sun, Showers, and Thunderstorm Risks
Chicagoans are in for a week of mild temperatures and sporadic rainfall as the National Weather Service forecasts a mixture of sun, showers, and potential thunderstorms. According to today's bulletin from the National Weather Service, the city will see a high near 69 degrees with a breeze from the west turning south in the afternoon. However, tonight’s skies are expected to grow increasingly cloudy, followed by a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m.
Family of slain Chicago police officer tells city mayor to stay away from funeral
The mother of a Chicago police officer who was killed two weeks ago told the city’s mayor to stay away from her son’s funeral on Monday.Hundreds of mourners gathered in the streets on Monday to watch the funeral procession to St Rita Cascia Shrine Chapel in Chicago, where friends and family said their goodbyes to 30-year-old police officer Luis M Huesca, who was fatally shot on 21 April.Just two days shy of his 31st birthday, Huesca was shot multiple times shortly before 3am while he was heading home from his shift on Chicago’s southwest side. He was pronounced dead...
Parents file battery report after fight at Field Stevenson School
A fight unfolded behind Field Stevenson School April 26 after a boy and his friend got into a verbal argument with a group of girls, according to a Forest Park police report. In a video that police watched that was provided by the school, the boy addresses one of the girls, who pushes him. Then he runs at her, and the girl hits him in the face, according to the police report. Officials said the police were called by parents, and a parent of a victim asked for a police report to be made. No one was charged, and disciplinary action will be left to the school, the report said.
Cicadas are starting to emerge in Illinois. Here's a map of where to expect them
Cicadas are officially emerging from the ground in several parts of the Chicago area as the start of a historic emergence begins. But where can you expect them most?. The emergence of Brood XIII and Brood XIX, which haven't sprouted simultaneously in more than two centuries, has started earlier than average in Illinois.
Big Week | May 1-8
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School Production Beauty and the Beast. Friday, May 3 – Sunday, May 5, Brooks Middle School. BRAVO brings a tale as old as time with Beauty & the Beast. This spring musical will take place at Brooks Middle School in Oak Park the first two weekends in May. Bring the entire family. Friday, May 3 – 7 p.m., Saturday, May 4 – 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Sunday, May 5 – 2 p.m. Tickets $12 adult, $8 student/senior citizen. Purchase Ticket: https://tinyurl.com/yvpu42ju 325 S. Kenilworth Ave., Oak Park.
Chicago Police Issue Alert for Missing 69-Year-Old Woman Near Nagle Ave
The Chicago Police Department has issued an alert for a missing 69-year-old woman, Lucia Almeida, who vanished from her residence near the 2000 block of N. Nagle Ave. Ms. Almeida was last seen on April 25th, 2024, and concerns are mounting over her safety. Standing at 5 feet tall with black hair and brown eyes, the elderly woman has become the subject of a citywide search effort. The police are urging the public to be on the lookout and report any sightings immediately.
Chicago weather: Sunshine today but storms are possible tonight
CHICAGO - Expect sunny skies today with highs in the mid 70s. Decaying storms will be moving into Chicagoland tonight, with rain and a few storms until about 7 a.m. Wednesday. Highs tomorrow will be in the upper 70s with clearing conditions. The chance for rain and storms is back...
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