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Dale Rider Way
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Dale served as a Village Trustee from 1979-87 and 1995-05. Dale gave back to the community in many ways and helped lead the Village to infrastructure improvements, including a new elevated water storage tank.
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200 Gale
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Gale and Washington
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11-04
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Frank Paris Way
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Frank served as a Village Trustee from 1989-93, and as President from 1993-09. During his tenure, Frank led the Lake Street Corridor redevelopment, and he always looked for ways to improve schools.
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1100 Keystone
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Keystone and Thomas
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11-06
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Nancy Dillion Way
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Nancy served as Village Trustee from 1989-09. She was an advocate of women’s athletics and the River Forest Tennis Club champion 11 times.
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500 Forest
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Forest and Lake
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11-07
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Thomas S. Cusack Way
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Thomas served as Village Trustee from 1977-81 and as President from 1981-89. He was active in the River Forest Service Club and served as chairman for many years on the River Forest Memorial Day Parade.
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400 Ashland
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Ashland and Lake
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11-10
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Virginia Moe Way
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Virginia served as curator of the Trailside Museum from 1939 until her death in 1991. Her mission was to change Trailside from a museum to a center to rehabilitate wildlife. Under her leadership, Trailside became one of the first such centers in the State and cares for an average of 3,000 animals a year.
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700 Thatcher
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Thatcher near Trailside
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11-11
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LemonAid Place
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The LemonAid Stand was established in 2002 in an effort to remember the September 11 attacks by doing something positive in community. Proceeds are donated to local charities benefitting children. The community has responded enthusiastically, and local charities have felt tremendous support by the community they serve.
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700 Bonnie Brae
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Bonnie and Chicago
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11-16
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Mary T. Small Way
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Mary was a dedicated citizen who served on many local committees. Her deep commitment and advocacy of senior citizens led to the creation of Celebrating Seniors Week. She was celebrated as a 60 over 60 honoree in 2013.
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300 Gale
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Gale and Hawthorne
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14-03
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Historic William Street
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This block was recognized for its centennial in 2016 and is the only known tract housing development of Prairie Style homes in the US from that time. The homes were built by Henry Hogans.
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700 William
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William and Oak
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16-04
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Thomas ‘The Big Guy’ Michael Way
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Thomas has been active in many community activities and club, including being a Charter Member of the Kiwanis Club of River Forest-Oak Park. He was celebrated as a 60 over 60 honoree in 2014 and is known for his “Big Guy Food Drive.”
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1200 Ashland
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Ashland and Division
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16-05
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Laurel and Dennis McMahon Way
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Laurel and Dennis were long-serving members of Village commissions and committed to historic preservation. They restored their own home, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, and Laurel worked diligently to help get the Historic Preservation ordinance passed.
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300 Keystone
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Keystone and Linden
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16-08
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Mary Anne Brown Way
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Mary Anne’s dedication to serving vulnerable children is demonstrated through her work as executive director at Hephzibah Children’s Association, which she helped to expand. She has received numerous accolades for her community service.
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7500 Lake
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Monroe and Lake
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17-10
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Joseph and Char Madden Way
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Joe and Char showed their tireless dedication to local charities and served on countless boards for River Forest schools and sports organizations. They have raised generations of Maddens in the Village.
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500 River Oaks
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Auvergne and River Oaks
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17-12
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Ron Sherman Way
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With Ron’s leadership, the Village formed its local branch of Citizens Corps, which coordinates volunteer response to emergencies and educates the community on emergency preparedness. Ron has shown selfless dedication to the citizens of River Forest.
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600 Park
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Oak and Park
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17-13
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Monica Affleck Way
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Monica leaves behind a heartfelt impact on the community through her time as a field biologist and teacher. February 12, 2018 was named Monica Affleck day in honor of her 100th birthday.
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300 Ashland
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Ashland and Hawthorne
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19-05
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Elaine "Blondie" Kirk Way
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600 Keystone
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Keystone and Oak
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20-12
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Blondie has lived on Keystone Avenue in River Forest since 1955 and has been active in volunteer organizations since. She served on the Village's Development Review Board from 1999-2014 and Plan Commission from 1999-2020.
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Mark Walsh Way
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1400 Keystone |
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Keystone & Greenfield |
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| Mark Walsh served on the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners for over two decades before passing away on February 8, 2020. |
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