Highway construction will be halted for drivers traveling over the Labor Day weekend, but officials are warning that police will be out in force to … Read more ›
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Schools
VIDEO: DU Fest greets students at Dominican University
Good food, fun and games greeted new and returning students at Dominican University in River Forest last weekend. Get a two-minute look at the festivities … Read more ›
News
Midday news roundup: Drug investigation nets 3 arrests and more
TribLocal’s midday roundup brings you TribLocal stories that folks are reading and talking about each day. Read on for a glimpse at what’s popular today … Read more ›
Schools
From the community
Proviso Township High Schools' Students See Improved Test Scores: PMSA Makes Safe Harbor
Forest Park, IL…Proviso Township High Schools District 209 ACT scores have reached their highest levels in five years. The District also made strong improvements in … Read more ›
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From the community
Get the most out of your computer with the Library's new classes
Are you ready to move beyond computer basics? Each of these classes delves into topics that will help you navigate the web. Google, Yahoo and … Read more ›
Health and fitness
From the community
Park District of Forest Park offering FREE FITNESS DEMO DAYS
Searching for the perfect fitness class to get you through the cooler months? Want to exercise but don’t want to pay for a gym membership? … Read more ›
Schools
From the community
Celebrating a New School Year
Forest Park Middle School inaugurated the 2011-2012 school year for all students last week. Students and teachers hit the ground running with a PBIS Assembly … Read more ›
Community service
From the community
Community Chest Makes $500,000 Donation to Communityworks Fund
In a unanimous decision, the board of the Community Chest of Oak Park, River Forest, and Forest Park recently opted to make a grant of … Read more ›
Nature
Cook County Forest Preserve District considers recreation expansion
Imagine zip lining over leafy trees, scrambling up a rope course or enjoying a concert under a big blue sky. That’s not an ad for … Read more ›
Seniors, Travel
Free ride ends for most older transit riders
The free ride is over for most older area transit riders. Today, some 336,000 senior citizens who will start using new reduced-fare permits on the … Read more ›