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The Des Plaines River is a prominent feature of River Forest and surrounding communities. Speaker John Elliott, a retired forest preserve naturalist, board member of the Chicago Audubon Society, and volunteer with the Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest, will survey the geography and political ideals that created the forest preserves along the river.

Hear antique toy expert Steve Sommers tell the history behind toys that have a connection to Oak Park, River Forest, and Illinois. Some are famous toys and some were failures, but they all make for great stories.

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This event is cosponsored by The Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest