Posted on: August 15, 2018
The South Cook County Mosquito Abatement District last week released a report detailing the risk of West Nile Virus being particularly high in the area.Per the report, mosquito pools have been testing positive at a high rate throughout Cook County with 41...
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Village of Park Forest - Public Works News
Posted on: January 23, 2018
Park Forest has the best tasting water in Chicago’s south suburbs according to the Illinois Section American Water Works Association (ISAWWA).Taste Contest Chair Chuck Lawrence presented Park Forest's Chief Water Plant Operator David Vavrek with the award...
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Village of Park Forest - Public Works News
Posted on: January 22, 2018
Park Forest board members on Jan. 16 approved a measure that now allows residents to place electrics at the curb on garbage day for pick-up by Homewood Disposal at no extra charge.To have electronics picked up at your home, residents should review the bel...
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Village of Park Forest - Public Works News
Posted on: September 27, 2017
The Department of Public Works will be replacing the storm sewer crossing Thorn Creek Drive between addresses 21-25 on Thursday, Sept. 28. This work will last approximately one month though the major pipe replacement will only take a few days.
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Village of Park Forest - Public Works News
Posted on: September 1, 2017
Star Disposal will be closed on Monday, Sept. 4 in observance of Labor Day.
There will be no residential garbage, recycling or yard waste service performed on Monday, September 4. All service will be delayed one day for the remainder of the week...
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Village of Park Forest - Public Works News
Posted on: April 25, 2017
The Department of Public Works will conduct hydrant flushing from May 1 to May 31, beginning at 9 a.m., weekdays only. No flushing will be done on the weekends. Hydrants are flushed to ensure that water does not stagnate in the system. During flushing, yo...Read on...
Village of Park Forest - Public Works News
Posted on: April 17, 2017
Residents in the area of South Orchard Drive and Osage Street in Park Forest will be without water service on Tuesday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., due to water main replacement.
As a result of this temporary disruption in service, residents in the i...
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Village of Park Forest - Public Works News
Posted on: April 17, 2017
Park Forest residents in the Ash Street Cooperatives will be without water service until 5 p.m. as crews install new water main in the area.
As a result of this temporary disruption in service, residents in the impacted area may experience water discolor...Read on...
Village of Park Forest - Public Works News
Posted on: April 14, 2017
The precautionary boil advisory has been canceled for residents in the impacted areas announced Wednesday.
For questions, please call 708-503-7702.
Village of Park Forest - Public Works News
Posted on: April 12, 2017
A precautionary boil advisory remains in effect for residents near the area of Fir Street and Forest Boulevard, which includes multi-family cooperative units, senior living centers, and downtown businesses.
This precautionary boil advisory will remain in...
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Village of Park Forest - Public Works News
Posted on: April 11, 2017
The Park Forest Public Works Department is issuing a precautionary boil advisory in the area of Fir Street and Forest Boulevard for Wednesday, April 12, beginning at approximately 1 p.m. and remaining in place through -- at earliest&...
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Village of Park Forest - Public Works News
Posted on: April 10, 2017
Numerous projects are currently taking place throughout Park Forest. Residents in several areas impacted by construction should be aware of the following:
- Crews could potentially work on Saturdays but generally do not.
- Water service will not be...
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Village of Park Forest - Public Works News
Posted on: April 7, 2017
Beginning Tuesday, April 11, and lasting until approximately April 26 (weather dependent) no parking will be allowed on the following roads between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. due to construction:
Sherman, Chase, Hamlin, Homan (east of Indiana) Waverly, Suwanee, M...
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Village of Park Forest - Public Works News
Posted on: April 3, 2017
On Monday, April 3, between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m., residents on the following streets may experience a disruption in water service due to water main replacement work happening in their area:
Illinois Street (near Illinois School)
Sandburg Street (between Il...
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Village of Park Forest - Public Works News
Posted on: March 29, 2017
The Will County Floodplain Mapping Open House is scheduled for the following date, location and times. Thursday, April 27, 2017Joliet Area Historical MuseumCaterpillar Auditorium (lower level)204 North Ottawa StreetJoliet, IL 60432
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Village of Park Forest - Public Works News
Posted on: March 29, 2017
The Will County Floodplain Mapping Open House is scheduled for the following date, location and times. Thursday, April 27, 2017Joliet Area Historical MuseumCaterpillar Auditorium (lower level)204 North Ottawa StreetJoliet, IL 60432
Official...
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Village of Park Forest - Public Works News
Posted on: March 2, 2017
On Friday, March 3, between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., residents on the following streets may experience a disruption in water service due to water main replacement work happening in their area:
Apple
Lester Road
Monee Road
Oak Lane
Oakwood
Onarga
Osage
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Village of Park Forest - Public Works News
Posted on: January 5, 2015
Last Tuesday, the Public Works Department received its first frozen water line report of the season. Public Works was able to thaw the water line and restore service to the resident.
Due to low temperatures, the potential for freezing pipes is there ...Read on...
Village of Park Forest - Public Works News
Posted on: December 15, 2014
PUBLIC COMMENT NOTICE
IEPA FUNDING OF WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS
VILLAGE OF PARK FOREST, ILLINOIS
1. Purpose of the Project. The purpose of this Project is to install approximately 22,000 lineal feet of new water main i...Read on...
Village of Park Forest - Public Works News
Posted on: November 20, 2014
The final yard waste pick-up day of 2014 is November 25. Be sure to stop in to Village Hall, prior to November 25, to pick-up your yard waste bags and stickers, and round out your seasonal clean-up of fallen leaves and other yard waste before winter!
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Village of Park Forest - Public Works News
Posted on: September 26, 2014
An on-going construction project on Victory Drive continues next week with major work taking place just outside of Village Hall. For Tuesday only, parking will be moved to the west side of Village Hall. The pavement will be rough but walkable. Resident...Read on...
Village of Park Forest - Public Works News
Posted on: August 1, 2014
The Department of Public Works recently completed a lengthy clean-up process following a powerful storm that hit Park Forest earlier this summer.
Crews collected debris – in some areas several times – brought to the curb by residents throughout town.
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Village of Park Forest - Public Works News
Posted on: July 16, 2014
The Department of Public Works this week continues its efforts to clear debris left behind from a powerful storm that caused major damage earlier this month.
Crews are currently moving through the Lincolnwood neighborhood and will then continue work o...Read on...
Village of Park Forest - Public Works News
Posted on: May 21, 2014
Metra commuter lot parking rates in Park Forest increase July 1 from $1 per day to $1.25 per day. Users of the stations at 211th & North Street are advised.
Village of Park Forest - Public Works News