🌱 High School Anniversary Mural + River Forest 'Party In The Park'

Happy Saturday, OPRF! Let's get to today's news.

But first, today's weather: Sun mixing with clouds. High: 86 Low: 59.

Here are the top 4 stories in Oak Park-River Forest today:

1. A Kia was stolen Thursday outside West Suburban Medical Center, according to Oak Park police. The vehicle owner from Oak Lawn said the estimated loss is $12,000. (OPPD)

2. Illinois Speaker of the House Emanuel “Chris” Welch will host a Juneteenth event in Hillside on June 19, his office announced. The Village of River Forest is also planning a Juneteenth flag-raising ceremony Monday. (Library)

3. The River Forest Park District will throw its “Party in the Park” June 15 at Keystone Park. The free event will feature food, live music, balloons and bubbles for the kids. (Park District)

4. A summer art project will honor the 150th anniversary of OPRF High School, according to the Village of River Forest. A mosaic mural is being funded by the Huskie Booster Club and will be unveiled this fall. (VRF)

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Today in Oak Park-River Forest:

• Trailside Museum presents a nesting bird walk. (8 a.m.)
• Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital has a nursing employment fair. (9 a.m.)
• OPRF Museum hosts a free vintage car show. (10 a.m.)
• The “West Side Stories: People and Architecture That Shaped River Forest” tour is presented by the OPRF Museum. (10 a.m.)
• Learn to make a luminous black glue print at Dole Center. (10 a.m.)
• Salerno’s Pizza hosts “Dinner & A Stand-Up Comedy Show.” (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Local ice cream man Anis “Dennis” Bsiso shared his story with Wednesday Journal this week. An immigrant from Jordan, Bsiso has been driving an ice cream truck in Oak Park and River Forest for 30 years. (Wednesday Journal)
• Tomorrow in Oak Park: Cheyl Lynn Tomblin performs at Val’s halla Records and Toy Robots kick off the Park District’s Summer Concert Series with live music in Scoville Park. (PDOP/OPAD)
• Rehm and Ridgeland pools begin summer scheduling tomorrow. (PDOP)

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That's all for today! Have a great weekend.

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