Week in Review: Aug. 26

We can't be everywhere and neither can you. The "Week in Review" is designed to bring you up to speed on local news in Oak Park and River Forest. Let's get to it:

That Sinking Feeling: Wednesday Journal reports on the "growing problem" of sinkholes throughout Oak Park: 32 and counting.

Guided by a Mission: Philip Downie's takes a look at Kathy Russell and Michele Zurakowski, longtime friends who oversee Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry.

Bidding Begins: In advance of the official opening of the Herbert Rubinstein Memorial Garden, the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory are packed with dozens of great prizes. The auction action continues at the Sept. 9 Garden Gala.

Town Hall Tantrums: Lately, town hall forums have gotten all sort of crazy, bringing out anger and hostility among constituents. Hopefully, civility wins the day at Congressman Danny Davis' , scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday at , 123 Madison St.

Pistols Stolen From Oak Park Home: A Walther .380-caliber handgun and an antique 9mm revolver were stolen Aug. 23 from a home in the 200 block of South Cuyler Avenue. Estimated loss was $1,650.

Ridgeland Rebuild: Park board commissioners are kicking around plans to renovate , and it boils down to two options:

Seniors Ride Free Program to Expire: The Sept. 1 deadline looms for the . Some low-income seniors still qualify for free mass transit rides; all other senior citizens (65+) will pay half-price fares.

Cuts to Care: “The state has no money. Everything is being cut back," local parent Noreen Carmody told Oak Leaves for a story about the lowly state of funding for group homes for the developmentally disabled. "We see very little interest in this issue, unless you have a disabled person in your family. No one is out there to help."

LemonAid Place: River Forest trustees approved the designation of the intersection of Bonnie Brae Place at Chicago Avenue as to show their appreciation for the charity lemonade stand that's taken place there since Sept. 11, 2002.

Football High: Are you ready for some football? We are. OPRF Huskies and new coach John Hoerster take on Glenbard North, 7:30  Friday in Carol Stream (via Wednesday Journal); Fenwick battles Hales Franciscan, 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Morton West Stadium.