🌱 Sunflower Spa Robbed + River Forest To Improve Alleys

You're halfway through the week, OPRF! Let's get to the news for Dec. 15.

First, today's weather: Warmer with sprinkles. High: 64 Low: 49.

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

1. Sunflower Spa Massage was robbed at gunpoint Dec. 6, according to the latest Oak Park Police Department crime report. The offenders allegedly punched an employee and stole $35,000 in cash and other items. (OPPD)

2. The River Forest Village Board is making plans to fund two major infrastructure projects this year, Wednesday Journal reports. More than $5 million will be issued in bonds to pay for new water meters and alley improvements. (Wednesday Journal)

3. River Forest officials also voted this week on a new law to prohibit weapons and explosives on film sets. The vote came after a cinematographer was killed on the set of “Rust” in New Mexico. (Wednesday Journal)

4. The lineup has been announced for the 2022 TEDxOakParkWomen annual lecture series. The event will be held in January at the Nineteenth Century Club. Three of the scheduled speakers are local. (Paid source: Oak Leaves)

5. Oak Park is being recognized for its contributions to cleaner air. Chicago Area Clean Cities Coalition recognized the village as a local leader in sustainability. (Daily Herald)

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Today in Oak Park-River Forest:

• Make holiday treats with Oak Park Township. (11:30 a.m.)
• Oak Park Temple hosts a Red Cross blood drive. (1 p.m.)
• See “It’s A Wonderful Life” at Lake Theatre. (1 p.m. and 7 p.m.)
• Make vintage holiday decorations at Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center. (6 p.m.)
• See a free Champion Organ Combo concert at FitzGeralds. (7 p.m.)
• Visit the Advent Circle Garden at St. Giles Parish. (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Can’t make it to “It’s A Wonderful Life” at Lake Theatre? FitzGeralds will host viewing parties of the Frank Capra classic tonight, Dec. 20 and Dec. 23. (FitzGeralds)
• December donations to Growing Community Media will be doubled by an anonymous donor. (GCM)
• The Cook County Sheriff’s Office will host a Pet Food Pantry and document shredding event today in Brookfield. (CCSO)
• Infant Welfare Society Member Mary DiSomma spoke to Fox 32 about the mission of IWS. (OPRFIWS)
• Shop the Oak Park Conservatory’s Winter Greens Market through Dec. 19. (PDOP)
• Celebrate “Holidays Around the World” with Oak Park Public Library. (OPPL)

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