LemonAid raises funds for local charities to commemorate Sept. 11
Since 2002, a group of neighbors in River Forest has commemorated Sept. 11 with a charity lemonade stand.
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.
Chicago trio charged in thefts from Alo, Lululemon and Ulta stores across city, suburbs
More than $10K in stolen merch. Sheriff's police say three Chicago residents now face felony charges after thefts at Alo, Lululemon and Ulta.
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.
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.
Car bursts into flames at River Forest McDonald's, witness says
A car erupted in flames in the parking lot of a suburban McDonald's on Friday.
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.
Cook County school to pilot AP African American studies course
The College Board's revised AP African American studies course is expanding its pilot program.