Two charged in River Forest robbery

A Chicago man and woman have been charged with aggravated robbery of a River Forest 7-Eleven convenience store. At 1:20 a.m. May 17, police responded to the 7-Eleven store at Division and Harlem regarding an armed robbery that was in progress. Kirby Wise, 38 of the 5700 block of W. North Ave. in Chicago, and Stephany Powell, 51, of the 1700 block of N. Mason in Chicago, were arrested outside the ...
http://franklinpark.suntimes.com/news/12597533-418/two-charged-in-river-forest-robbery.html

Published: Fri, 18 May 2012 18:38:20 -0700

Police prepped for NATO

River Forest police are prepared to help out with security when Chicago takes the world stage May 20-21, as the host city of the 25th NATO Summit. Thousands of protestors are expected to show up when the heads of 28 member countries convene meetings at McCormick Place for two days. Chicago police will be joined by federal, state and municipal law enforcement in providing a variety of security ...
http://riverforest.suntimes.com/news/12409382-417/police-prepped-for-nato.html

Published: Wed, 09 May 2012 09:01:29 -0700

Boys track and field state meet preview

At O’Brien Field, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston. Finals in all classes are Saturday beginning at 10 a.m.
http://www.pjstar.com/sports/preps/x1898614881/Boys-track-and-field-state-meet-preview

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 17:27:22 -0700

River Drive Back Open

River Drive, from the Bettendorf border to just west of Forest Road is back open to traffic. Crews reopened two lanes before 4:00 p.m. Monday. The city says crews worked over the weekend to get the necessary
http://www.kwqc.com/story/18373622/river-drive-to-reopen-today

Published: Mon, 14 May 2012 08:08:45 -0700

Underground Fossil Forest in Illinois Offers Clues on Climate Change

A vast expanse of fossilized trees more than 300 million years old — called a “botanical Pompeii” — could extend as much as 100 miles underneath southern Illinois.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/01/science/underground-fossil-forest-in-illinois-offers-clues-on-climate-change.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Published: Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:25:17 -0700

Harris wins two events at sectional

Lyons Township junior Matt Harris had a successful meet at the Oak Park-River Forest Class 3A Sectional on May 17, winning two individual events. Harris won the long jump with a jump of 23 feet, 8 3/4 inches and the 110 high hurdles in 14.94 seconds. Harris owns the state’s top sectional distance in the long jump. Last year’s state champion won with a jump of 23-8. Other Lions qualifying were ...
http://westernsprings.suntimes.com/sports/12702068-419/harris-wins-two-events-at-sectional.html

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 13:15:56 -0700

River Drive Closure In Davenport Opens Today

The City of Davenport announced Monday morning that River Drive from the east city limits (Bettendorf line) to just west of Forest Road will reopen to traffic at 4:00 p.m. today, Monday, May 14th. The
http://www.kwqc.com/story/18373693/river-drive-closure-in-davenport-opens-today

Published: Mon, 14 May 2012 08:08:35 -0700

Harris wins two events at sectional meet

Lyons Township junior Matt Harris had a successful meet at the Oak Park-River Forest Class 3A Sectional on May 17, winning two individual events. Harris won the long jump with a jump of 23 feet, 8 3/4 inches and the 110 high hurdles in 14.94 seconds. Harris owns the state’s top sectional distance in the long jump. Last year’s state champion won with a jump of 23-8. Other Lions qualifying were ...
http://westernsprings.suntimes.com/sports/12702068-419/harris-wins-two-events-at-sectional-meet.html

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 13:01:03 -0700

Owner of Barrett Magnavox dies

River Forest recently lost a longtime resident with deep-seeded roots in and around town. James R. “Jimmy” Barrett died May 3, at the age of 81, in a hospice in Boca Raton, Fla., where he had a winter home. He was the owner of Barrett Magnavox in Oak Park. Barrett moved to Hinsdale in the 1990s, but four generations of his family were born and raised in River Forest, according to his son Joe ...
http://oakpark.suntimes.com/news/12560422-418/owner-of-barrett-magnavox-dies.html

Published: Tue, 15 May 2012 20:37:22 -0700

Cache River boardwalk reopened

CYPRESS — A flood-damaged boardwalk along the Cache River was officially reopened Friday.
http://thesouthern.com/news/local/aa2bf196-9be6-11e1-b986-001a4bcf887a.html

Published: Sat, 12 May 2012 01:00:00 -0700