🌱 Election Guide + Asbestos Abatement + Library Listening Sessions

Good morning, Oak Park and River Forest! Let's get to the top stories for Monday.

But first, today's weather: Showers, mainly later. High: 59 Low: 44.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Oak Park-River Forest today:

1. Tomorrow is Election Day in Oak Park and River Forest. Wednesday Journal’s election guide is available online, breaking down each race on the ballot. Seats are open on village and library boards, plus positions at park districts and schools. (Wednesday Journal)

2. Asbestos abatement will begin today and last two weeks at the village-owned properties on Madison Street, according to Village President Cathy Adduci. Demolition was paused after asbestos was detected at the site. Alley reconstruction will also resume today in River Forest. (VRF)

3. Oak Park Public Library is planning a series of listening sessions with residents and Executive Director Joslyn Bowling Dixon. Nine options are set for April, May and June. (VOP)

Today in Oak Park-River Forest:

• Follow a nature story trail at Trailside Museum. (9 a.m.)
• Fenwick High School hosts its annual Anne Smedinghoff Memorial Lecture. (7 p.m.)
• The Symphony of Oak Park & River Forest performs at Symphony Center. (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Cook County property taxes are due today. (County Clerk)
• Local churches are seeking parishioner feedback via an online archdiocese survey. (St. Giles)
• Scratch Kitchen and Lounge will move into the space formerly occupied by Slainte Irish Pub on Madison Street. (Review)

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• A Charcuterie Happy Hour: Networking Event (April 19)
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You're all caught up! See you tomorrow for more local stories.

— Georgi Presecky

About me: Georgi is a Chicago-based newsletter writer and partner content curator. She spent five years on the entertainment beat for FF2 Media covering film festivals across the U.S. Her feature articles have been recognized with awards from the Illinois Women's Press Association and National Federation of Press Women. As editor-in-chief of the Lewis University newspaper, she and her staff earned honors from the Associated Collegiate Press and American Scholastic Press Associations. She began working for Patch in 2019.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Oak Park-River Forest Patch newsletter? Contact me at georgi.presecky@patch.com.