Mary Lou Moran (nee Andro), 83, of Elmwood Park, formerly a longtime resident of River Forest, died on April 26, 2025. Born ...

I attended some Celebrating Seniors Week events out of mild curiosity. I left with a full heart and a new “cookie lady” to use for special events. That’s the magic of this weeklong series. Events like ...

Information has been circulating about the gas-powered leaf blower ban for a while now, starting June 1. But, we haven’t heard anything about a buy-back program for those who can’t afford to go out ...

For the second year in a row, tax changes at the state level are overshadowing the River Forest village budget.

Aging is beautifulLet go of dutifulAllow to be seenAll that you’ve beenEtched on your skinLoss, fail and winWith the heart of a childAnd memories wildMidst the chaos of lifeOf change and strifeOne ...

If you’ve been meaning to get more involved in the community but aren’t sure where to start, I’ve got a suggestion: Celebrating Seniors Week, hosted by the Celebrating Seniors Coalition. This is one ...

A couple of weeks back, the Journal reported on the sale of the old Illinois Bell building on Lake Street near Euclid. It ...

We’re at it again, we birders. The Oak Park Migration Bird Walk group began its spring 2025 season on Friday, April 18, at Thatcher Woods. Fifteen of our 100 members walked near Trailside Museum, ...