River Forest

Illinois · village

Partial or Seasonal Ban Seasonal gas ban

Ban status

Phased full ban. Gas-powered leaf blowers prohibited May 15 – September 15 in 2026 and 2027; permitted only in April, October, and November in 2028 and 2029; banned year-round beginning 2030. Electric-equipment incentives available. Per the PIRG Education Fund leaf-blower policy tracker (Nov 2025).

Enacted: 2025-07-14 In effect since: 2026-05-15 Year-round ban: 2030-01-01

Last updated: Jun 3, 2026

Research & citations

River Forest likely to restrict gas-powered leaf blowers — gas leaf blowers, 2026-05-12T16:31:06.000Z
River Forest is considering restricting gas-powered leaf blowers as part of a Leaf Blower Working Group established with neighboring communities.
Interactive Map of Lawn Mower and Leaf Blower Policies — PIRG Education Fund
PIRG Education Fund interactive map of US lawn-mower and leaf-blower regulations at the state and municipal level.
Village of River Forest — Municipal Code (leaf blower / noise) — Village of River Forest
Codified leaf blower / noise ordinance for Village of River Forest, Illinois. Source: American Legal Publishing.

Illinois context

Failed in legislature HB 4805 — Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Ban Act (died)

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