Happy #WomensHistoryMonth! 💞 In Illinois, I am lucky to work alongside so many incredible women leaders who are making historic strides in the fight for equity and inclusion. Women belong in the House, in the Senate, in the Oval Office and anywhere decisions are being made!

This coming Sunday, hear from Kathleen Fleming at 2 p.m. at the #RiverForest Public Library. Among other topics, she will discuss working conditions for women in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a subject featured heavily in her novels. #WomensHistoryMonth

Free income tax preparation assistance is available to low-moderate income seniors age 60+ through Triton College. By appointment only. Call 708.456.0300 x. 3895 ASAP to book as appointments fill quickly.

ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS! ....for the 60 over 60 Class of 2024. Nominees should reside in #OakPark, #RiverForest or #ForestPark and have made contributions to our communities or our quality of life. celebratingseniors.net/nominate/

Congratulations to all of these local partners--as well as Congressman Danny Davis, whose advocacy secured a large Community Project Funding Grant for UCP Seguin. He received the “President’s Award."

Job Summary: Girls on the Rise of Oak Park Township Youth Services has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Youth Program Facilitator. oakparktownship.org/employment-and…

Applications for the 2024 Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation (ILBCF) Scholarship are now open!🎓 The deadline to submit your application is May 31. Apply now at housedems.info/3TtTAuZ.

Tomorrow (Friday) at 1 p.m., "Tom Jones" starring Albert Finney and Susannah York is playing at the River Forest Public Library. Light refreshments served. Afterwards, take part in the discussion led by local film expert Jim Jacob.

Sharing on behalf of Oak Park Township -- who do you know that would make a strong Full-Time Youth Program Facilitator? For more information, visit: oakparktownship.org/employment-and…

Coming Tuesday, March 19 at 2 p.m. at 130 S. Oak Park Ave., (Oak Park Township), it's Memory Cafe --a coffeehouse atmosphere with engaging programs for those who may be experiencing memory changes (along with their caregivers).

One week to go -- the River Forest Township Assessor’s office is open for appeals with the Cook County Assessor thru April 1! Want to get comparable properties along with online filing directions? Visit tinyurl.com/RFAppealPacket & complete the Appeal Packet Request Form.

Should you read your kids’ texts? How do you help your teen or tween be authentic when everything can be shared and compared? On Wed., April 10, hear Dr. Devorah Heitner's insights in her keynote at OPRF High School. To register: tinyurl.com/ParentU2024

Next Sunday at 2 p.m. at the River Forest Public Library, indulge in sweet treats and learn about different cultures through poetry. Librarian & poet Stavroula Harissis leads this program: sample pastries from 4 countries, read & discuss poems by international poets, and more!

We're seeking a #RiverForest resident to fill the part-time Township Clerk position, starting May 1. For the job description, visit riverforesttownship.org/employment-and…. Contact Clerk John Becvar at [email protected] with questions or interest.

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: patch.com/illinois/oakpa…

Introducing our monthly newsletter, including news of Clerk John Becvar's succession of Carla Sloan as Township Supervisor, youth summer scholarships & more: conta.cc/44fs5sX To sign up for these updates, visit riverforesttownship.org/newsletters

Especially for those approaching this milestone, "Turning 65: An Introduction to Medicare" may be especially timely and topical. Led by local resident Annese Piazza, this session will be at the #RiverForest Public Library, 735 Lathrop Ave., on Thursday, May 9th, at 11 a.m.

Quite an adventure! Hear from Jeanne Roppolo in this presentation we proudly co-sponsor at the #RiverForest Public Library, 735 Lathrop Ave., on Saturday, May 11th. The session begins at 2 p.m.

Coming to the #RiverForest Public Library, 735 Lathrop Ave. -- it's "Stories of Breast Cancer Survival" on Thursday, May 16th.

This coming Thursday at 7 p.m. at River Forest Public Library -- "Pizza City USA" with Steve Dolinsky will be a real treat! Samples of local pizza will be provided for tasting. We are a proud sponsor of this event.