River Forest Citizen Corps

04/11/2019

Expect thunderstorms tonight, with a chance of damaging winds and hail.

5:07 PM: We continue to monitor showers and and a few thunderstorms currently developing across northwestern Illinois. Expect shower and thunderstorm coverage to expand this evening as this activity presses eastward. A few of these storms could become strong to marginally severe with mainly a threat for strong and gusty winds.

04/08/2019

On Tuesday, breezy northwest winds will drive colder temperatures into the region. Temperatures will probably struggle into the mid-60s by mid-afternoon, with areas near the lake staying in the 50s with onshore flow through the day. Temperatures will fall back into the 30s Tuesday night. Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible late Thursday afternoon and evening.

04/08/2019

Greetings! We here at the River Forest Citizen Corps hope that everyone had a wonderful winter and holiday season. With spring upon us, we’re getting ready for another year of community engagement and support.

Last year, the RFCC took part in over a dozen community events and exercises. Our hard work and expertise ensured the safety of hundreds of community members and saved our collective governments thousands of taxpayer dollars. We also provided first aid services to dozens of people and helped dispose of nearly 30 pounds of expired prescriptions drugs. It was a great year!

Looking forward to this season, the RFCC is already scheduled to support six community events, with a few more in the works. Volunteers are needed for all of them! Unfortunately, a few key members have left the area over the past year, so we’ll be counting on everyone still with us to carry us through the 2019 season. We’re also planning a recruitment push this spring, so if you know of anyone who is looking for ways to contribute toward their community, please tell them to visit www.rfcitizencorps.org for more information or reach out to us at rfcitizencorps@gmail.com.

Please see our list of scheduled events below and let us know which ones you’d like to volunteer for. Thank you for everything!

Saturday May 4th:
- River Forest Recycling Extravaganza.
- Forest Park 3k.

Monday May 27th:
- Memorial Day Parade.

Saturday June 22nd:
- Forest Park Firefighter 5k.

Wednesday September 11th:
- LemonAid.

Saturday September 21st:
- Makin’ Track 5k.

For more information, please visit www.rfcitizencorps.org; and please contact Mario Ferro at rfcitizencorps@gmail.com to volunteer!

Thank you.

03/20/2019

Today is the , but viruses are still around. While flu illness has likely peaked nationally for the season, flu activity is still high. CDC expects weeks of flu activity to come. https://t.co/JObK2EccwD
https://twitter.com/CDCFlu/status/1108363315712061441

CDC Says Take 3 Actions To Fight The Flu

03/20/2019

https://twitter.com/lakecounty911/status/1108013631525003264

“Region Residents should follow and for weather alerts and other preparedness information.Thanks for participating in the Social Media Tornado Drill today. ”

08/15/2018

The River Forest Citizen Corps is making it's final push for volunteers this year. We have three charity events scheduled before our season ends. Volunteer today at: https://t.co/s5tqCWv7f5

Official home of the Tripcom MRC & River Forest's Community Emergency Response Team

08/06/2018

- This Afternoon: A 30% chance of showers & thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 84. Winds around 10 to 15 mph.

- Tonight: A 40% chance of showers & thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Winds of 5 to 10 mph.

“Here's a look at the approximate timing of possible severe risk thru this evening. Main threat area continues to look to be near and south of I-80. Once storms form, area of storms should gradually build southeast with time into evening. ”

08/05/2018

Retweeted NWS Chicago ():

Hot again today with highs in the low to mid-90s. Thunderstorms probable on Monday and Tuesday. Some could be severe. . https://t.co/dPRdcblOvP

08/04/2018

Retweeted U.S. Dept of Defense ():

Happy 228th birthday, Thank you for patrolling America’s coasts since 1790. https://t.co/2uimDcyF2D

08/04/2018

Retweeted NWS Chicago ():

While not quite as humid as other hot stretches this summer, highs in the mid 90s today & Sunday with sunshine can cause heat-related impacts. Stay hydrated & take frequent breaks. Also remember the temperature in a closed car can become deadly quickly.

https://t.co/migBcA3nRG https://t.co/1gqxEt2lUI

08/01/2018

Retweeted NWS Chicago ():

T-storms producing gusty winds to 45 mph and small hail will continue across northeast IL thru the aftn. Sct t-storms psbl after 6 pm. https://t.co/zVZBTXJLDT

07/31/2018

Retweeted NWS Chicago ():

Warming trend will begin for remainder of work week. A few showers & t-storms possible Wednesday-Thursday. https://t.co/ST1QI727Qe

07/31/2018

Retweeted NWS Chicago ():

A very warm to hot weather pattern looks to return this weekend. Keep this in mind if you have outdoor activities planned this weekend, incl https://t.co/sdgOXvplqO

07/18/2018

Retweeted NWS Chicago ():

Dry conditions should continue through Thursday morning. Isolated to scattered showers and storms will move into northern IL for Thursday afternoon into the evening. Expect cloudy and seasonably cool temperatures into the weekend, with periodic chances for showers/storms. https://t.co/wv7h1MhSND

07/13/2018

Retweeted Chicago OEMC ():

NotifyChicago: Taste of Chicago 11:00 am to 9:00 pm at Grant Park. Expect additional traffic in the area.

07/13/2018

Retweeted NWS Chicago ():

Heating up today with increasing humidity and mostly sunny skies. Sct'd storms tonight into Saturday, but not an all-day rain out. https://t.co/4DqbvIQNj5

07/09/2018

Retweeted Citizen Corps ():

Review and share these guidelines before your next summer barbecue or picnic: https://t.co/95qd3hW33t https://t.co/RAaQDg1UeC

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