Robert J. Lifka

The River Forest Village Board has authorized spending $63,370 to “optimize” its street camera program that provides surveillance camera throughout the village.

Mobile trailer purchase funded by grant; delivery expected in late January

The River Forest Park District Board deferred action on a controversial proposal to allow the Dominican University women’s softball team to use a field at Keystone Park in River Forest following a contentious meeting Dec. 9.

The River Forest Village Board took a step last month toward installing five electric vehicle charging stations in the village, unanimously approving a $78,670 contract with Christopher B. Burke Engineering Ltd. for design services for the project.

‘We want to do it right’ village President Adduci said to the divided board

The police force will be the first department in River Forest with an electric vehicle following action by the Village Board Dec. 16.

River Forest voters may have the opportunity to address the question of term limits for elected officials at the April 1 election after all.

Purchase will increase system to 37; installation expected this month.

‘Neighborhood Dialogues’ feedback shows a disconnect between policy and public understanding

Work in progress at Lake and Lathrop condominium construction project in River Forest in 2023. | Todd A. Bannor