FOP Lodge 46 River Forest

08/20/2025

🎉 Join Us This Friday at the Food Truck Rally! 🎉

📅 Friday, August 22
🕔 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
📍 Keystone Park West, 400 Keystone Avenue, The Depot Parking Lot

The River Forest FOP Lodge #46 is excited to host a Dunk-a-Cop Fundraiser at this year’s annual Food Truck Rally! Test your aim and dunk members of the River Forest Police Department. 🚓💦

This community favorite, presented by the Village of River Forest, the River Forest Park District, and the Rotary Club of Oak Park–River Forest, promises:
✨ A variety of food trucks serving up delicious eats
🎶 Live music
🍺 A beer tent
👨‍👩‍👧 Fun activities for all ages

For the full entertainment schedule and vendor list, visit rfparks.com/food-truck-rally

Come hungry, bring your family and friends, and get ready to make a splash! 🌟

07/22/2025

Did you miss Ofc. Barcenas on TV?? Click here to watch! We thank you for your service and your kindness to the River Forest Community! We are proud to have you represent our department!

Every month here on Spotlight Chicago we’re honoring a first responder who has gone above and beyond the call of duty. The First Responder will get a spotlight here on the show and a one-thou…

07/21/2025

One of our own has made it to WGN TV’s Spotlight Chicago! Officer Lissette Barcenas was nominated by a viewer for her incredbile service and kindness to her community!

Tune in on Tuesday, July 22 at 1 p.m. to celebrate Officer Lissette Barcenas. From adopting a rescued dog to caring for a local senior and showing kindness to the homeless, Officer Barcenas embodies compassion and dedication. Her segment will air between 1:15 and 1:45 p.m., and in her honor, Mancini Law Group is donating $1,000 to The 100 Club of Chicago. Be sure to watch and show your support for Officer Barcenas!

06/11/2025

The River Forest Lodge FOP members proudly congratulate Officer Kegan Lenz on being named the 2024 FOP Lodge 46 Officer of the Year. Your outstanding dedication and attention to duty have rightfully earned you this honor.

In recognition of this achievement, your name has been added to the Officer of the Year plaque in commemoration of your exemplary service.

05/16/2025

Stop by Dunkin' at 7660 W. Madison Street in Forest Park today until noon for, “Cop on a Rooftop,” hosted by the Forest Park and River Forest police departments. This annual event raises money to benefit Special Olympics Illinois, helping to fund programs for athletes statewide. For more details, visit soill.org.

05/06/2025

Fop Lodge 46 is thrilled to celebrate the recent promotions and appointments within our outstanding Police Department and to recognize the dedication and commitment these individuals bring to our community. Congratulations to James Greenwood on his promotion to Chief of Police, Michael Swierczynski to Deputy Chief, Marty Grill to Commander, and Dan Humphries to Sergeant. We also extend a warm and enthusiastic welcome to Xavier Saldana, our newly sworn-in Patrol Officer. River Forest is truly fortunate to have such a dedicated and exceptional law enforcement team!

05/01/2025

The FOP extends its heartfelt congratulations to Chief Jim O’Shea on his retirement, marking 30 years of dedicated service in law enforcement. On April 29th, the FOP proudly presented Chief O’Shea with a plaque in recognition of his outstanding career and his contributions as a former FOP President. We sincerely thank Jim for his unwavering commitment to the community and wish him a happy, healthy, and well-deserved retirement.

12/25/2024

Wishing you and your family a safe and joyful Christmas! We especially thank those that are working on this holiday to keep everyone safe!

12/24/2024

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Trooper Carns’ family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time time.

Please take the time to move over and slow down for the police lights on the road. This could prevent the loss of life.

Early this morning, Illinois State Police (ISP) Director Brendan F. Kelly announced the death of Trooper Clay M. Carns.

Around 9:42 p.m. on Monday, December 23, 2024, Trooper Carns was outside of his squad car removing debris from a lane on southbound I-55 north of Blodgett Road near Channahon when he was struck by a passing vehicle. Trooper Carns was taken to St. Joseph Hospital in Joliet, where at approximate 10:45 p.m., he succumbed to his injuries. The crash is still under investigation and additional information is not available at this time.

“This is a sad day for the Illinois State Police as we mourn the death of Trooper Clay M. Carns who was killed while serving the people of Illinois and working to keep our roadways safe,” said ISP Director Kelly. “Please keep Trooper Carns, his family, loved ones, and his ISP family in your thoughts, prayers, and hearts during this most difficult time.”

Trooper Carns was 35 years old and served 11 years as an officer with ISP. He was assigned to Troop 3. He is survived by his wife Meghan, children Gray and Ally, and parents Patti and Danny Carns.