DU President Takes Reins + Housing Facility Opens In Austin

Happy Wednesday, Oak Park and River Forest! Let's get caught up on the news.

First, today's weather: Humid and mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 85, low: 70.

Here are the top stories today in Oak Park and River Forest:

1. Dominican University president Glena Temple says getting to know students is an important part of the role, which she took over on Aug. 2: “If they can’t see me as Glena, a member of this community, then I’m not doing my job well.” (Paid source: Forest Leaves)

2. The Des Plaines Trail Advisory Group is hoping to "connect gaps, fix flooding and bring Des Plaines River Trail up to par" from the Oak Park area to Park Ridge. (Paid source: Franklin Park-Herald Journal)

3. The Village of Oak Park is reminding cyclists about important bike safety rules, including required helmets for children under 17 and rules for riding on sidewalks. (VOP)

4. A new 210-bed transitional housing facility opened in Austin this week in an apartment complex at 4952-58 W. Madison St. (Austin Weekly News)

5. Cook County Health is requiring all employees to get vaccinated by Oct. 1. CEO Israel Rocha said in a statement: "The science is clear. The vaccines are safe and effective." (FOX 32 Chicago)

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Today in Oak Park and River Forest

• Story-time at Oak Park Conservatory. (10 a.m., 11 a.m.)
• Oak Park Public Library hosts an outdoor “Words on Wednesday” book club. (10 a.m.)
• Make LEGO habitats with River Forest Public Library. (3:30 p.m.)
• Lively Athletics hosts its weekly Fun Run. (6:30 p.m.)
• Enjoy a Hawaii-inspired cocktail dinner party at Cooper’s Hawk. (7 p.m.)

Oak Park-River Forest Patch Notebook

• The Cook County Department of Public Health is reminding families of the importance of indoor masking as "a growing number of children are being hospitalized with COVID-19."(CCDPH)
• Cook County Legal Aid for Housing and Debt is offering assistance to those facing eviction or foreclosure. (VORF)
• Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks visited Brookfield Zoo this week to meet a fellow Australian — kangaroo joey Whitney. (Brookfield Zoo)
• The Oak Park and River Forest High School Huskies reacted to its newly-renovated campus on the first day of school Monday. (OPRFHS)
• Early morning fitness classes are back at the Park District of Oak Park. (PDOP)

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