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Shining a light on the people, places & institutions that make Oak Park & River Forest genuinely unique, we champion the community's vibrancy and resiliency.

[Village of Oak Park @vopnews]

#OakPark is noted internationally for its historic architecture and has seven buildings listed on the National Register in addition to more than 70 locally designated historic landmarks. Read about the Village's historic preservation efforts at https://t.co/kDoceZPFHj.

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As Clerk, John Becvar created the Township’s policy handbook, helped complete its Decennial Committee Efficiency Report and played a key role in upgrading the Township website at https://t.co/ox391o2nyR.

Applicants for Clerk are welcome at https://t.co/gNwKTTvZ6e.

[RiverForest Township @RFTownship]

River Forest Township will soon have a succession at Supervisor, with Clerk John Becvar taking the reins from Carla Sloan, whose retirement comes after leading the Township since 2013. Learn more:

https://t.co/2JpiAHlRVH

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If you're a River Forest resident and want to get more engaged with the community, one opportunity is to serve as Township Clerk. For more details about this part-time, paid post, contact Clerk John Becvar at [email protected]

[RiverForest Township @RFTownship]

We're seeking a #RiverForest resident to fill the part-time Township Clerk position, starting May 1.

For the job description, visit https://t.co/KQE52umUW8. Contact Clerk John Becvar at [email protected] with questions or interest.

[Village of Oak Park @vopnews]

Artists are being sought to create murals that will continue the transformation of the railroad retaining walls along the #OakPark Green Line corridor from blank concrete into canvases as part of the @OPArtsCouncil Mini-Mural Progaram. More info ➡️ https://t.co/Np1JOOYPOf

[Oak Park Township @OakParkTownship]

A special thank you to UCP Seguin for presenting us with the Life Without Limits Award. This recognition is a testament to the collective Oak Park Township, The Village of Oak Park, and The Community Mental Health Board.

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Welcome to this new shop that just launched in the Arts District section of Oak Park--backed by the skills of the 2019 James Beard Award for “Outstanding Baker.”

https://t.co/jNf6f3f6v3

[Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon @cookcountyclerk]

With the March 19th election coming up, it's important to know your voter info!
You can find details about your polling place, ballot, elected officials and more. To view your voter info go to https://t.co/n7sorlrCSY.

[RiverForest Township @RFTownship]

Only four more days before the deadline for this scholarship opportunity from the Township Officials of Illinois.

If you know a family who might be interested, please share these details! Visit https://t.co/IdaEg2eGsW

[Emanuel "Chris" Welch @ChrisWelch_JD]

My team and I will be shamrockin' and rollin' at the Forest Park St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 2. 🍀 And we're looking for some lucky leprechauns to join us in the fun!

To walk in the parade with us and get a FREE t-shirt, go to 👉🏾 https://t.co/kAmTlZTnoP.

[OPRF Embrace @OPRFEmbrace]

We just lost one of the truly great ones in Oak Park history, Galen Gockel:

https://t.co/FkiBkIwu8c

[Oak Park Township @OakParkTownship]

Oak Park Township stands united, providing continuous support and essential services to migrant families in need. Grateful for our staff's vital translation services—building bridges and embracing diversity, one step at a time. 🙏🤝 #SupportForAll #CommunityGratitude

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Congratulations to @oprfhshuskies boys' soccer coach Jason Fried & senior forward Easton Bogard -- Coach of the Year & Player of the Year in Illinois, as voted by the Illinois High School Soccer Coaches Association (IHSSCA). Both feats are Huskie firsts:

https://t.co/DWJlN0CeKV

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An independent political action committee run by Luke Casson, a prominent #OakPark Democrat with close ties to Senate President Don Harmon, was fined $99,500 by the State Board of Elections for violating campaign disclosure rules.

But will he pay it?
https://t.co/il9SaXYUTt

[RiverForest Township @RFTownship]

Are you a senior caregiver? Who cares for you?

At Noon Wednesday @ Oak Park Township Senior Center, 130 S. Oak Park Ave., learn how to navigate this holiday season, courtesy of the Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center. Call 708-383-8060/e-mail [email protected] to register.

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The Village of Oak Park has installed free opioid overdose kits with naloxone (and info about how to administer the potentially life-saving drug) in strategic spots throughout the community, including @oakparklibrary.

#opioids #drugsafety

[Village of Oak Park @vopnews]

The #OakPark Health Department is providing free opioid overdose kits with naloxone and information about how to administer the potentially life-saving drug in seven easily accessible boxes located around the Village. Learn more about the initiative at https://t.co/lqK5EEeLtP.

[RiverForest Township @RFTownship]

Have you scheduled your blood donation yet--for Wednesday, Nov. 29th? Appointment times are still available: https://t.co/VwfjCFj5yM

[RiverForest Township @RFTownship]

This coming Monday, October 23rd, a Senior Mobile event at the #RiverForest Community Center, 8020 Madison, easing the burden of a typical DMV visit.

Personal attention, shorter lines, stress-free environment--for more info or to sign up, call 708-383-8060.

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Undefeated, ranked #1 in Illinois...and just hitting their stride -- that's the @oprfhshuskies boys' soccer team.
This story looks at their recent dominance, including a pair of 6-0 routs, most recently a shutout of Fenwick on Friday.
https://t.co/xtRnBQexxJ

[Village of Oak Park @vopnews]

Join us today for #OakPark's first-ever ¡Viva Festival! The celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month is happening from 2 to 6 p.m. on the south lawn at Village Hall and will feature food, entertainment, activities for kids, piñatas and much more: https://t.co/gzkZTODQOC

[RiverForest Township @RFTownship]

On Monday, the River Forest Township Assessor’s office helped residents w/ their appeals packets as Cook County Board of Review reps explained the appeals process.

To receive an appeals packet, email [email protected].

Deadline to appeal: Tuesday, Oct. 17.