Posted on: October 12, 2021
The Park Forest Veterans Commission will host their annual Veterans Day Recognition Ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 6 at 11 a.m. at Freedom Hall. The event features a live performance from the 144th Army Band and a display of current and antique military vehic...
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Posted on: August 26, 2021
The Park Forest Veterans Commission will be sponsoring a “Gently Used Book and CD Sale” fundraiser in the lobby of Village Hall on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 18-19. Proceeds will benefit the ongoing operation of the Veterans Closet and Resource Center, th...
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Posted on: August 24, 2021
The Park Forest Art Fair returns for its 65th year, Sept. 18-19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Park Forest Art Fair is the second oldest juried art fair in the Chicago area. The finest artists in the Midwest show a variety of artworks including paintings, pr...
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Posted on: August 27, 2021
The Village of Park Forest has received a technical assistance award from the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus to participate in their “Aging in a Changing Region” program. The goal of this program is to undertake a planning process that wil...
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Posted on: August 15, 2021
Earlier this year, the Park Forest Board of Trustees unanimously approved a measure to form a new commission in the village to study matters pertaining to community relations, including community engagement efforts, the reporting of public safety data, an...
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Posted on: July 29, 2021
The Committee for Non-Partisan Local government in Park Forest is presently seeking additional members of the Board of Directors.The Committee bylaws provide for nine Board of Director members. The Committee presently has five Board members. The Non-Part...
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Posted on: July 22, 2021
Park Forest will host its annual Growing Green Recycle Fest on Saturday, July 31, from, 8 a.m. to noon. Recycle Fest allows residents to dispose of a host of items in an environmentally friendly way. View the flyer here.
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Posted on: June 22, 2021
The Village of Park Forest is aware that some residents have received duplicate water bills this month.The vendor responsible for mailing the duplicate bills is investigating the matter. Residents who received duplicate water bills this month sho...
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Posted on: June 3, 2021
Park Forest residents are invited to attend a Public Hearing, Monday, June 7, 2021 at 7 p.m. at Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive, on the Board of Trustees’ proposed 2021/2022 budget.
Residents may review Park Forest's proposed budget loca...
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Posted on: May 18, 2021
A Memorial Day Ceremony has been scheduled by the Park Forest American Legion with support from the Veterans Commission. It is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Monday, May 31, on the Village Green in Downtown Park Forest. Social distancing and face masks required...
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Posted on: May 13, 2021
On May 24, Park Forest board members adopted a resolution objecting to proposed cuts to the Local Government Distributive Fund (LGDF).Just over $200,000 dollars in Park Forest taxpayer funds could be lost should state lawmakers move forward on a proposal ...
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Posted on: April 27, 2021
The Village of Park Forest is currently seeking applicants for several scholarships available to graduating high school seniors. Park Forest residency required. The application deadline is June 30. For more information visit villageofparkforest.com/schola...
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Posted on: May 11, 2021
Memorial bunting has been placed atop the south entrance of Park Forest's Village Hall in memory of former Mayor F. Patrick Kelly. Kelly passed away on May 7.Born in Joliet on Oct. 30, 1939, Kelly was a graduate of Joliet Catholic Academy in 1957. He grad...
Posted on: April 29, 2021
Sales of the 2021-22 Village of Park Forest vehicle sticker begin Monday, March 1. Vehicle stickers may be purchased at Village Hall, online, or by mail.Vehicle stickers must be purchased and properly displayed on all vehicles registere...
Posted on: April 28, 2021
A free paper shredding event will be held on Saturday, May 8, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Downtown Park Forest.Residents may bring 2 boxes of paper per person. No molded paper will be accepted. Paper clips and plastic sleeves must also be removed from all p...
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Posted on: April 27, 2021
A ground breaking ceremony will be held this Saturday, May 1, at 10 a.m. at Somonauk Park in celebration of the park’s first major makeover in nearly 30 years.
Somonauk Park, located on Somonauk Street in the southern portion of Park Forest, and ...
Posted on: April 21, 2021
The Housing Authority of Park Forest (HAPF) has implemented a new Landlord Incentive Program beginning May 1, 2021.The HAPF will offer a one-time $500 signing bonus for units leased to new and current Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) participants. Th...
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Posted on: April 7, 2021
The Park Forest Police Department will host two special events this month in recognition of Youth Violence Prevention Week and Autism Awareness Month.This Saturday, April 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Park Forest’s Village Hall, Park Forest Poli...
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Posted on: March 9, 2021
Early voting for residents in the Cook County section of Park Forest begins March 22 at Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive, Park Forest, IL
Hours of operation are:
March 22 - March 279 a.m. to 5 p.m.
March 2810 a.m. to 4 p.m.
March 29 - April...
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Posted on: March 3, 2021
The final candidate forum for those running for village trustee in the April 6 election will be held on Sunday, March 21, beginning at 1 p.m. The forum is sponsored by the Park Forest Cooperatives. The forum will stream live on the village's web...
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Posted on: February 26, 2021
Sales of the 2021-22 Village of Park Forest vehicle sticker begin Monday, March 1. Vehicle stickers may be purchased at Village Hall, online, or by mail.Vehicle stickers must be purchased and properly displayed on all vehicles registere...
Posted on: February 24, 2021
On Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021 at 2:30 p.m., the Park Forest Historical Society will air on its YouTube channel a program, “Early Integration and the History of the Commission on Human Relations. Former Village President, Ronald...
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Posted on: February 18, 2021
The Village of Park Forest will begin alerting residents of water main breaks in their area via the CodeRed Notification System beginning March 1.Residents enrolled in the CodeRed notification system will start to receive emails when a water main break oc...
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Posted on: February 18, 2021
Park Forest department heads and elected officials will review and discuss village finances for the midway point of the 2020-21 fiscal year on Saturday, Feb. 27, beginning at 9 a.m. at Village Hall. The session will cover how revenues and expenditures of ...
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Posted on: February 18, 2021
The League of Women Voters Park Forest Area will sponsor the next Candidate Forum on Sunday, Feb. 21, beginning at 2:30 p.m., being held via Zoom. Those who would like to participate must request access to the meeting by emailing deborahorr@sbcglobal.net....
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Posted on: February 15, 2021
Due to the extreme weather sweeping through the area, Homewood Disposal will not pick-up garbage and recycling tomorrow in Park Forest. Collection will be delayed one day. Read on...
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Posted on: February 3, 2021
The Park Forest Non-Partisan Committee will host its next candidate forum this Sunday, Feb. 7, beginning at 1 p.m. The forum will be for candidates running for library trustee only.Due to the pandemic, attendance at this event is restricted to participant...
Posted on: January 29, 2021
The Park Forest Non-Partisan Committee's first candidate forum for those running for elected office in Park Forest in the April election is Sunday, beginning at 1 p.m., on Zoom. Link information is below.
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Posted on: January 25, 2021
Park Forest Director of Recreation, Parks and Community Health Rob Gunther last week released the following statement related to Illinois' COVID mitigation efforts:With the latest easing of restrictions announced yesterday (1/18/21) by Governor P...
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Posted on: January 25, 2021
Residents who have yet to purchase and display the 2020-21 Park Forest vehicle sticker will be assessed additional late fees and a possible ticket, beginning Feb. 1.Those looking to avoid additional costs have until Jan. 31 to purchase a vehicle sticker, ...
Posted on: January 13, 2021
The Park Forest Non-Partisan Committee (NPC) has announced dates for upcoming candidate forums for those running for elected offices in Park Forest in the April election. The NPC serves Park Forest by hosting public forums to provide an opportunity for ca...
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Posted on: January 13, 2021
Election Board proceedings continue this Friday, Jan. 15, at 10 a.m. in the board room of Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive.Several objections have been filed against the petition packets of several candidates seeking seats on either the village or library ...
Posted on: January 12, 2021
The Villages of Matteson, Park Forest, and Richton Park and working together to identify gaps in public transit accessibility for residents and find solutions. The project team wants to hear from you. Take a survey to help planners understand your transpo...
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Posted on: January 7, 2021
Election Board proceedings will be held Friday, Jan. 8, at 10 a.m. in the board room of Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive.Several objections have been filed against the petition packets of several candidates seeking seats on either the village or library bo...
Posted on: December 22, 2020
A lottery drawing for ballot placement for those candidates running for the office of Village Trustee and Library Trustee in the April 2021 election will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020 at 11 a.m. A lottery drawing is required when more than...
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Posted on: December 18, 2020
In recent years, the Village of Park Forest has increased its involvement in dialogue that considers the issues of race and equity. Since 2016, Park Forest has participated in a national initiative for municipal leaders called REAL (Race,&nbs...
Posted on: December 4, 2020
The Park Forest Board of Trustees will discuss the proposed board meeting schedule for 2021 at the next board meeting set for Monday, Dec. 7, being held via Zoom. If adopted, the 2021 board meeting schedule will be available on the village’s web...
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Posted on: November 17, 2020
Pace is reducing service on Route 357 Lincoln Highway due to budget constraints and drops in ridership since the pandemic began.With its 2021 budget, Pace formalized 73 route suspensions and schedule modifications on 25 other routes which were temporarily...
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Posted on: November 17, 2020
PUBLIC COMMENT NOTICE
IEPA FUNDING OF WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS AND ELEVATED TANK
VILLAGE OF PARK FOREST, ILLINOIS
1. Purpose of the Project
The purpose of this project is to ...
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Posted on: November 10, 2020
Petition packets are now available for residents interested in running for elected office in Park Forest.
The next Park Forest election will be held on April 6, 2021. There will be three village trustee positions up for election, each for a four-...
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Posted on: October 28, 2020
Longtime chair of the Park Forest’s Veterans Commission and one of Park Forest’s most notable veterans Edwin J. Fizer has passed.
Fizer, at the age of 17 in 1942, was among the first African-Americans to enlist in the United States Mari...
Posted on: October 13, 2020
No village-sponsored Halloween activities will take place in Park Forest this year due to COVID-19. The village has however established trick-or-treating hours in the community from to 2 to 5 p.m. Residents are encouraged to be mindful of the Illinois Dep...
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Posted on: August 24, 2020
Park Forest is set to again have an early voting location.Early voting at Park Forest’s Village Hall is tentatively scheduled to begin Oct. 19 for residents of Cook County.Voters will be required to follow all COVID-19 precautions in place at Vi...
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Posted on: October 6, 2020
Comcast Business announced last week that it has expanded its advanced network infrastructure in Downtown Park Forest, adding a half mile of fiber optic cable along Forest Blvd, Victory Drive, Main Street and Liberty Drive. The expansion, which will bring...
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Posted on: September 18, 2020
Park Forest is one of the top communities in the country in green power usage.Park Forest was officially recognized as a Green Power Community at the Sept. 6 board meeting held via Zoom.Green Power Communities are communities where the local government, b...
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Posted on: September 10, 2020
Late Thursday afternoon, residents enrolled in the CodeRed notification system received a recorded message from Park Forest Mayor Jonathan Vanderbilt. In Park Forest’s continued effort to urge every resident to be counted in the 2020 census, May...
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Posted on: September 9, 2020
With three weeks remaining before the deadline to Be Counted In 2020, Park Forest urges all residents who have yet to be counted to log-on today. Those in need of assistance may attend one of three upcoming census pop-up events where staff will be on hand...
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Posted on: August 13, 2020
The Park Forest community is continuing clean-up efforts following Monday’s storms that produced an EF-0 tornado with winds in excess of 110 mile per hour and caused extensive damage to trees and power lines.Following the storm Monday evening, a...
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Posted on: August 10, 2020
Nearly six hours after severe storms swept through the area, an estimated 45% of Park Forest residents remain without power. ComEd crews continue to work on downed power lines in effort to restore service to area residents.Park Forest would like to make r...
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Posted on: August 10, 2020
Tonight’s meeting of the Park Forest Board of Trustees will be rescheduled for next Monday due to today’s severe weather which resulted in extensive damage, including multiple downed trees and power lines. An estimated 50 percent of Pa...
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Posted on: August 4, 2020
Yesterday the U.S. Census Bureau announced it would end census counting a month early on Sept. 30.
Park Forest is currently tracking at 67.2% counted. The state of Illinois by comparison is tracking at 67.8% counted.
In 2010, Park Forest finished with a res...
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Posted on: July 23, 2020
Park Forest residents having difficulty paying their water bill may be able to tap into a new village fund aimed at providing some relief during the coronavirus pandemic.The new Park Forest Community Cares fund allows residents recently unemployed or unde...
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Posted on: July 15, 2020
Park Forest is currently at 66.2% counted in the 2020 census. Completion rates have increased by just four percent over the last two months. The areas of Park Forest with the lowest completion rates are:
• 44.5% - The Autumn Ridge area
• 6...
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Posted on: July 15, 2020
Two important deadlines are approaching for landlords and for residents with home security alarms.
Crime Free Housing licenses due August 31
Rental property owners in Park Forest are required to submit an annual Crime Free Housing application. Thi...
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Posted on: July 6, 2020
As of June 30, 65.8% of the Park Forest community has been counted in the 2020 census.
For those who still have yet to complete the census, it’s not too late. Park Forest encourages all residents to be counted today. Millions of dollars, which ca...
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Posted on: July 1, 2020
The Village of Park Forest’s Recreation, Parks, and Community Health Department is getting creative with bringing the arts to the community.From July 1 to July 22, the village will, literally, bring the arts to the neighborhood with a new mobile...
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Posted on: June 22, 2020
Chicago media personalities Mike Love and Dizz host a special census event this Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Park Forest’s 7-11, located at 425 Sauk Trail.The live event, which will also stream on Park Forest’s Facebook page, aims to i...
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Posted on: June 12, 2020
Census completion rates in Park Forest have begun to slow considerably over the past month. As of June 11, just over 65% of the community has been counted.
For those who still have yet to complete the census, it’s not too late. Park Forest encour...
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Posted on: June 12, 2020
Several deadlines extended in recent months due to the coronavirus pandemic are now approaching. Read more about each below.
Vehicle stickers and animal licenses due June 30
The 2020-21 Park Forest vehicle sticker must be purchased and properly displayed on...
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Posted on: June 1, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Rich Township offices will remain closed to the public thru June 29. Jolly Trolley service will also continue to be suspended until Rich Township resumes normal operations.
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Posted on: May 29, 2020
After being closed just over two months due to the coronavirus pandemic, Park Forest’s Village Hall is set to reopen on Monday, June 1, beginning at 12 p.m.
The village will resume operations with a full complement of staff on site.
Park Forest wi...
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Posted on: May 28, 2020
Have you been counted in the 2020 census yet?
Last week, 64% of Park Forest households had officially been counted. This week, 64.4% of Park Forest households are now counted.
For those who still have yet to complete the census, it’s not...
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Posted on: May 20, 2020
Have you been counted in the 2020 census yet?
Last week, 63.2% of Park Forest households had officially been counted. This week, 64% of Park Forest households are now counted. Park Forest remains on pace with all communities in the state of Illinois.
For th...
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Posted on: May 12, 2020
Have you been counted in the 2020 census yet?
Last week, 61.9% of Park Forest households had officially been counted. This week, 63.2% of Park Forest households are now counted. Park Forest remains on pace with all communities in the state of Illinois.
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Posted on: May 5, 2020
Have you been counted in the 2020 census yet?
Last week, a total of 58.7% of Park Forest households had officially been counted. This week, 61.9% of Park Forest households are now counted. Park Forest remains on pace with all communities in the state of Il...
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Posted on: April 29, 2020
As part of the extension of Illinois’ stay-at-home order, a new requirement will take effect May 1 mandating that anyone over the age of 2 is required to wear a mask in public when unable to maintain a distance of six feet from others.
The Villag...
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Posted on: April 24, 2020
Illinois Governor JB Prtizker has release the following information regarding an extension of the stay-at-home order currently in place for all Illinois residents:Based on data from scientists and health experts and after consulting with stakeholders acro...
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Posted on: April 21, 2020
Have you been counted in the 2020 census yet?Last week, a total of 51.1% of Park Forest households had officially been counted in the 2020 census, 1.9% behind all residents of the state of Illinois at 53% counted.This week, as of April 20, 53.9% of Park F...
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Posted on: April 15, 2020
Due to issues resulting from the impact of the coronavirus and Illinois’ stay-at-home order, Park Forest’s water billing is undergoing temporary changes. Park Forest usually utilizes meter readers who travel throughout the community to...
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Posted on: April 10, 2020
Dear Park Forest residents,
On behalf of the Mayor and Board of Trustees, I hope this message finds each of you well and continuing to do all that you can to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your neighbors against the coronavirus which has claimed th...
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Posted on: April 14, 2020
Have you been counted in the 2020 census yet?Last week, a total of 48.1% of Park Forest households had officially been counted in the 2020 census, 1.7% behind all residents of the state of Illinois at 49.8.% counted.This week, as of April 13, 51.1.% of Pa...
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Posted on: April 8, 2020
The following update is being shared on behalf of the village’s waste collection partner, Homewood Disposal. For questions, please contact Homewood Disposal at 708-798-1004.
Dear Valued Municipal Customers:
As of today, Homewood Disposal Services ...
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Posted on: April 7, 2020
Have you been counted in the 2020 census yet?Last week, a total of 37.7% of Park Forest households had officially been counted in the 2020 census, 1.7% behind all residents of the state of Illinois at 39.4% counted.This week, 48.1% of Park Forest househol...
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Posted on: April 3, 2020
While we don’t know what the economic impact will have in the next several months due to COVID-19, we do know that there are ways to help local businesses and community now. With the current COVID-19 pandemic, many are facing information overloa...
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Posted on: April 2, 2020
With Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s announcement of an extension to the stay-at-home order in place for most Illinois residents, the Village of Park Forest will continue to operate in a reduced capacity until April 30, at minimum.Park Forest ...
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Posted on: April 1, 2020
Today, April 1, is Census Day. Have you been counted yet? Now’s the time to #BECOUNTEDIN2020
Park Forest is encouraging all residents to be counted today. With most indoors as part of a stay-at-home order, the time is ideal to fill out your censu...
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Posted on: March 17, 2020
In response to rising concerns related to the coronavirus, Park Forest leaders today announced that Village Hall will temporarily close to the public beginning March 18.The decision was made by Park Forest Mayor Jonathan Vanderbilt, the Park Forest Board ...
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Posted on: March 16, 2020
Park Forest’s Recreation, Parks, and Community Health Department has released the following statement related to upcoming facility closures and programming cancellations in response to the coronavirus.As a public health precaution, Park Forest&a...
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Posted on: March 12, 2020
The Village of Park Forest is taking action to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus.Based on new information from the World Health Organization and the Center for Disease Control, the Village of Park Forest will be canceling the following programs an...
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Posted on: March 10, 2020
Park Forest residents are needed to help create a new road map for the future of the community.
Every five years, village leaders develop new strategic planning goals. These goals are created through a series of strategic planning sessions facili...
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Posted on: March 9, 2020
Early voting has begun for the primary elections at the state and national levels. Routinely over the past decade, Cook County selected Park Forest’s Village Hall as an early voting location. Unfortunately, Park Forest was not selected as an ear...
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Posted on: January 13, 2020
Alligator Records Recording Artist, Billy Branch, was discovered by Willie Dixon, the "father of modern Chicago Blues” and began touring with the Willie Dixon Chicago All-Stars. Billy has played on over 150 different recordings, including 1...
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Posted on: January 6, 2020
Park Forest welcomed in 2020 by holding a meeting of local clergy at Village Hall on the 2020 Census.Park Forest Mayor Jonathan Vanderbilt coordinated the Jan. 4 information session to enlist the help of Park Forest churches in outreaching to community me...
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Posted on: December 6, 2019
Ten years after becoming the first-ever recipient of the Park Forest Business Person of the Year Award, Janet Fiorenzo is now the first ever two-time recipient of the award.Fiorenzo was officially recognized as the 2019 Sam Montella Park Forest Business P...
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Posted on: November 22, 2019
NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR THE VILLAGE OF PARK FOREST
I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy for the Village of Park Forest shall be held on Monday, December 2, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Hall, Board Room, 350 Victo...
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Posted on: November 18, 2019
Park Forest is one of 21 communities in Illinois to receive a 2019 Governor’s Hometown Award.The Governor’s Hometown Awards program gives formal recognition to those who contributed to their community’s quality of life throug...
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Posted on: November 15, 2019
Street sweeping begins Monday, Nov. 18, in Park Forest.
How Street Sweeping WorksThe street sweeper normally begins in the north part of Park Forest and continues south. The number of streets cleaned each day depends on the amount of leaves and/...
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Posted on: November 13, 2019
Former Park Forest trustee Steve Campbell has passed.Campbell was a local businessman who owned Campbell Furniture and Bingo City in the Norwood Square Shopping Center on Western Avenue in Park Forest for several years. Subsequent to that, Campbell served...
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Posted on: November 5, 2019
Former Park Forest trustee Harold Brown has passed.
Brown served as village trustee from 2001 to 2006 before relocating to Arizona. Prior to the move, Brown and his wife, Rose Carol, were residents of Park Forest for over 50 years.
In addition to his servic...
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Posted on: October 25, 2019
On, Sunday Nov. 10, the Park Forest Historical Society will host retired Chief Cliff Butz and current Park Forest Chief of Police Christopher Mannino to discuss 70 Years of the Park Forest Police Department. Park Forest's Public Safety Departmen...
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Posted on: October 23, 2019
Several events sponsored by the Village of Park Forest are schedule over the final week of October. View details on each below.
Please note: Trick or Treating hours in Park Forest this year are from 3 to 8 p.m.
Haunted House
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Posted on: October 4, 2019
The Village of Park Forest Board of Trustees seeks qualified candidates for the position of Trustee to fill a vacancy for an 18 month term. It is anticipated that the process will unfold to seat the new trustee no later than the Nov. 25, 2019 bo...
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Posted on: September 26, 2019
Park Forest's Economic Development Advisory Group (EDAG) is seeking nominations for the EDAG 2019 Sam Montella Business Person of the Year.
The EDAG Sam Montella Business Person of the Year award is an annual award to recognize Park Forest busine...
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Posted on: October 2, 2019
Park Forest's newly formed Complete Count Committee met Tuesday evening at Village Hall to lay the groundwork for maximum Park Forest participation in the 2020 Census.The group of nearly 40 Park Forest stakeholders – comprised of village employe...
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Posted on: September 23, 2019
Congresswoman Robin Kelly will host her 7th Annual Hiring Event for residents of the 2nd Congressional District on Friday, October 4, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Lan-Oak Park District, 2550 178th St., Lansing. More than 50 employers with active job ope...
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Posted on: September 17, 2019
A public memorial gathering for Park Forest Trustee Robert McCray has been scheduled for Thursday, September 26, from 2 to 4:30 p.m., at Dining on the Green, 349 Main Street, in Park Forest.McCray, a resident of Park Forest for over 40 years, was first el...
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Posted on: August 15, 2019
Do you have items you no longer need that could be sold for a few dollars? Do you love discovering a great deal at a garage sale? Park Forest’s Village-wide Garage Sale is back in 2019. The sale takes place the weekend of the Park Forest Art Fai...
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Posted on: July 24, 2019
The Park Forest Police Department invites you to join them, along with 16,000 other communities across the country, in celebrating National Night Out Against Crime on August 6.Organize a gathering on your block, invite your neighbors to take part, and joi...
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Posted on: July 19, 2019
An AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) team is again set for service in the Village of Park Forest this summer.The NCCC team this week begins its first of an eight-week stay in the community.“The Village of Park Forest is very ha...
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Posted on: June 20, 2019
Park Forest’s Rich East High School could be closing.
Tuesday evening, District 227 board members considered options for remedying the district’s deteriorating buildings and a student body district officials say no longer war...
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Posted on: June 18, 2019
Park Forest Village Manager Tom Mick will remain in his post.Following the Village’s regular meeting Monday night, board members, Mick, and Village Attorney Burt Odelson met in a two and a half hour executive session. Mick and Park Forest Mayor ...
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Posted on: May 24, 2019
The Park Forest American Legion hosts its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on May 27 at 11 a.m. The program takes place at the corner of Main Street and Cunningham Drive in Downtown Park Forest and includes placement of remembrance wreaths in solemn honor of ...
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Posted on: May 2, 2019
The Village of Park Forest has approved the budget review schedule for the proposed 2019-20 budget. Residents are welcome to attend any or all of the upcoming budget review sessions at Village Hall.
Monday, May 6 at 7 p.m.
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Village of Park Forest - Top Story News
Posted on: April 2, 2019
Below are unofficial election results for the April 2, 2019 races for Park Forest village president, Park Forest trustee, and Park Forest Public Library trustee.
Results reflect votes received in Cook County, Will County, and total votes in Cook and Will C...
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Village of Park Forest - Top Story News
Posted on: March 20, 2019
Close to three years after launching a comprehensive review of the village’s policies, procedures, and practices, Park Forest is now taking official action to establish and implement a race, equity, and leadership plan.A resolution passed by Par...
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Village of Park Forest - Top Story News
Posted on: March 15, 2019
Congresswoman Robin Kelly will host a Youth Job Expo for young men and women between the ages of 16 and 23 on Saturday, April 13, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, in the Media Center of Rich South High School, 5000 Sauk Trail, Richton Park.More than 50 employers w...
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Village of Park Forest - Top Story News
Posted on: January 14, 2019
Several forums will be held over the coming months for candidates running in the April 2 election. The forums are sponsored by various community organizations and allow residents to learn more about the candidates and where they stand on various issues.Up...
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Village of Park Forest - Top Story News
Posted on: September 19, 2018
Earlier this year, videos of police departments across the country putting on their best lip-syncing faces began to surface on the internet. The craze, dubbed the #lipsyncchallenge, showed the lighter side of policing as officers provided entertaining vis...
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Village of Park Forest - Top Story News