D97 Board to Vote on Purchase of New Security Cameras

Monday, August 19

Mosquito spraying is scheduled for tonight, starting at 8:30 p.m. 

River Forest Village Board meets at 7 p.m.: The agenda includes liquor license requests from Starbucks and Whole Foods, and a request from Concordia University to approve a planned unit development amendment to allow the university to host Fenwick University for its homecoming game in October. More on the liquor license requests here: River Forest Starbucks Wants to Serve Beer, Wine.

Oak Park and River Forest High School Finance Advisory Committee (FAC): The FAC meets at 7 p.m. Agenda items include enrollment projections and a pension reform discussion.

Tuesday, August 20

Oak Park Elementary School District 97 board meets at 7 p.m.: The board will vote on its plan to buy iPads to implement its 1:1 technology plan starting this fall. The board will also vote on a resolution to purchase and install 79 exterior security cameras at its eight elementary schools. Read more: District 97 Plans iPad Rollout, Parent Communication.

Other events:

• Fundraiser for People w/ Disabilities at Fuego Loco, 11 a.m., Fuego Loco, 722 Lake St. 
• Cruise Nites in Berwyn, 6-9 p.m., intersection of Windsor and Grove avenues, more info here.
• Teen improv workshop, 7-8 p.m., Oak Park Public Library, Maze branch, more info here

Wednesday, August 21

Middle School Craft: Retro Lunch Boxes, 3:30 p.m., River Forest Public Library

Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare: This is the last week of the performances in Austin Gardens. Shows are at 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. More info here.

Thursday, August 22

Thursday Night Out in downtown Oak Park, 5-9 p.m.

Friday, August 23

Uncorked Summer Nights!, 6 p.m., Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield St.