Insurance is all about risk. The lower the risk to the insurance company, the more likely there is to be coverage. Read on to see how this works against you, the insured. Yes, it is bizarre.
Health and Wellness Expo brings local health and wellness experts together to promote and educate people on the topics of health, wellness, fitness and nutrition.
MWRDCommissioner Debra Shore helped unveil the “greenest street in America,” a two-mile stretch of Blue Island Avenue and Cermak Road in the Pilsen neighborhood on Tuesday.
Families will enjoy games, crafts, stories, and refreshments at this special, after-hours event on Saturday, October 27 at the Dole Branch Library.
RFPL staff shares harvest traditions from across the globe to help the community savor fall.
The Oak Park Arms' Transitional Care Program offers patients an environment in which to fully recover after a hospital discharge before returning home, thus avoiding unnecessary hospital readmission.
River Forest Library staffer recommends Stephen King's The Stand as a Halloween read.
Some of our favorite in-store picks for home decor trends this fall
Mark Z. Danielewski, best-selling author of House of Leaves, has crafted a powerfully chilling novella – a ghost story for grown-up readers. Theatrical reading October 15. Tickets are $10.
MWRD collected 250 pounds of unwanted medications during the national Take Back Day Sept. 29
What do you do if the season brings unexpected events along with pumpkins, pilgrims and Santa? Read on for tips on making an insurance claim.
MWRD staff are volunteering for the Working in the School program for 10th year
Give into your cravings. Sometimes it's okay to indulge.
Free upcoming Platform Tennis events in River Forest
Join the River Forest Park District and the River Forest Library as we present our free Family Fireside Halloween on October 19 from 6-8 pm.
One in five adults is diagnosed with arthritis and over 50% of those ages 65 and up suffer from some type of arthritis. Discuss treatment options with Dr. Harris and Dr. Bedikian over breakfast.
River Forest Public Library is inviting people to stop by the Children's Room and try out a host of old-fashioned (low tech) games during the month of October.
Local talent of all ages will perform during a special night of improvisational theater on Friday, October 12 at 6:30 pm at the Maze Branch Library.
Learn about cult fiction and check out a list of literary cult classics to read this fall.
Check out some great space-saving ways to get your home organized this fall.
Building on last year's success, Pie Off returns to Oak Park Public Library. After the judging, the public is invited to taste the entries.
Librarian Sue Quinn shares library resources that can help kids and parents start a conversation on bullying prevention and awareness.
Graphic novelist Chris Ware unveils his newest work, Building Stories on Thursday, October 4 at Unity Temple. Admission is $10 for this author event hosted by Writers at Wright.
A seven-week film series celebrates Claudette Colbert’s long and remarkable career.
Do you ever read those little updates and amendments to your policy? What you do not know could hurt you!
Check out the complete transformation of Divine Consign's new showroom, from start to finish.
River Forest Library offers up step by step info on translating the lyrics of your favorite songs written in a foreign language.
Technology has evolved to the point where there is no lack of tracking or motivational devices to amp up your workouts.
Civil War re-enactors Brian and Daniel Flora will showcase the soldiers from Illinois and focus on who they were, why they fought, what they wore, what they ate, where they went, and more.
A set by songwriter Zoe Mulford is like a small volume of short stories – evocative, beautifully crafted, and endlessly varied.
River Forest Public Library offers up a great list of titles to prep patrons for the Sesquicentennial celebration of the Civil War.
Career counselor Robin Sheerer will present a mini-workshop on Thursday, September 27, to help people blossom in their work and lives, especially entrepreneurs.
Can a colour be the subject of a trademark? Read on to find out!
Award-winning writer and chronicler of Native American life, Louise Erdrich will present the 2012 Barbara Ballinger Lecture on Tuesday, October 23 at 7 pm at Unity Temple in Oak Park.
The River Forest Park District had another successful summer of activities.
Zero Waste Campout is an upcoming event organized by the River Forest Park District and the River Forest Parks Foundation.
Everyday acts of kindness are beneficial to yourself, as well as others.
Zero Waste Campout is on Friday, September 28th at Priory Park. This is a green overnight family camping experience.
This Saturday, September 15, the 15th annual Community Bank Makin’ Tracks 5K Run/Walk will be held at Concordia University Chicago at 8:00 am.
Celebrate National Voter Registration Day with civil rights and voter registration activist Alice Tregay along with filmmaker Craig Dudnick at a special screening of Alice’s Ordinary People.