Annual LemonAid event raises money for charity on 9/11
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In the wake of the attacks of 9/11, communities across the nation came together with a shared sense of purpose.

Chicago area high school removes bathroom doors to prevent vaping, fighting

A suburban high school removed the exterior doors from some of its bathrooms to prevent “inappropriate activities" like vaping and fighting.

River Forest’s inclusion walk sparks strong community support to kick off Pride Month

From parades to pop-ups, Pride Month is officially underway. The Village of River Forest kicked things off on Monday evening with its Fourth Annual LGBTQ+ Pride and Inclusion Walk. 

Pride Month celebrations kick off across Chicago area
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From parades to pop-ups, Pride Month celebrations were officially underway in the Chicago area, including in suburban River Forest.

Harvey man charged with attempted murder of a police officer

A suburban man was charged with attempted murder of a police officer during a standoff Wednesday inside a River Forest business.

River Forest/Elmhurst youth team heads to the Junior League World Series

The D-10 All Stars of River Forest/Elmhurst are ready for the world. They are playing in the Junior League World Series in Taylor, Michigan next week.

River Forest/Elmhurst youth team heads to the Junior League World Series
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The D-10 All Stars of River Forest/Elmhurst are ready for the world. They are playing in the Junior League World Series in Taylor, Michigan next week.

Bite the Burbs Restaurant Week brings flavor to the west suburbs
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Bite the Burbs is officially in full swing with more than two dozen restaurants across Oak Park, Forest park and Riverside are participating this year.

Armed suburban man in stolen car fled from police, went 72 mph in a 25 mph zone: prosecutors

A suburban man has been denied pre-trial release after allegedly leading police on a high-speed chase Monday night. Officers also found a loaded gun near where he was taken into custody.

City Lit Theater hosts 18th annual Books on the Chopping Block
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This week was banned book week and to wrap up the last day City Lit Theatre is putting on an event at the River Forest Public Library to celebrate the freedom to read and the importance of the First Amendment. The is the 18th year of "Books on the Chopping Block.