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Village of Park Forest - Administration News

Posted on: August 14, 2024

[ARCHIVED] Park Forest April, 1 2025 petition packets available beginning Aug. 19

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April 1, 2025, Election petition packets will be available for any resident interested in running for an elected office on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.

On the ballot will be three Village Trustees, each with a four-year term; and two Library Trustees, each with a six-year term.

Petitions can be circulated starting Aug. 20, 2024.

The filing period for all offices is Nov. 12 – 18. 

Petitions should be filed in the Administration Office at Village Hall between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.  

For more information, please call Administrative Assistant Angela Thurston at 708-283-5605.

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Early voting hours for both Cook and Will County residents

Posted on: February 6, 2024
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Village hosts 75th anniversary cake-cutting event at Freedom Hall

Posted on: February 5, 2024
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Mayor Woods releases statement about Walgreens closing Park Forest location

Posted on: February 5, 2024
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Metra ticketing changes take effect Feb. 1; What Park Forest commuters should expect

Posted on: February 1, 2024 | Last Modified on: February 7, 2024
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Village hosts several events in February to celebrate Black History Month

Posted on: January 31, 2024 | Last Modified on: January 31, 2024
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Village asks residents to watch for localize flooding, water main breaks amid mid-winter thaw

Posted on: January 25, 2024
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Village holds annual Park Pavilion Permit Lottery Feb. 5

Posted on: January 22, 2024
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Cook County Sheriff's Office hosts free vehicle light repair in the Southland

Posted on: January 19, 2024
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Park Forest brings back Neighborhood Meeting Program

Posted on: January 19, 2024
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The Village of Park Forest celebrates its 75th anniversary this year

Posted on: January 16, 2024
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Village urges residents to be proactive ahead of major winter storm this weekend

Posted on: January 11, 2024
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Freedom Hall hosts 'MLK Day Musical Celebration'

Posted on: January 11, 2024
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FEMA offers assistance for Cook County residents impacted by severe weather last September

Posted on: January 9, 2024
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Park Forest Community Oscars set for Jan. 27

Posted on: January 4, 2024
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Park Forest offers Christmas tree, holiday lights recycling through Jan. 16

Posted on: January 3, 2024
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Village announces board meeting, holiday schedules

Posted on: December 20, 2023
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Cook County to issue refunds to thousands of residents that overpaid on their property taxes

Posted on: December 19, 2023
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Village offers free COVID testing amid uptick in COVID cases in suburban Cook County

Posted on: December 15, 2023
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Winter Holiday Market trees get repurposed to add to the Village's tree canopy

Posted on: December 14, 2023
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PFPD Officer Craig Taylor grows emotional during retirement resolution at Monday's board meeting

Posted on: December 13, 2023
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Park Forest Fire Department recommends taking holiday fire safety precautions

Posted on: December 11, 2023
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Winter edition of Discover Magazine set to arrive to residents next week

Posted on: December 8, 2023
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Park Forest partners with Gifts from Liam, offers diapers to families in need

Posted on: December 8, 2023
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Park Forest Police reminds residents to be vigilant of holiday scams

Posted on: December 5, 2023
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Recycle unwanted Christmas lights through the Village of Park Forest until Jan. 19

Posted on: December 4, 2023
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PFPD Officer Goycochea receives Term Award, recognized for 'outstanding' work

Posted on: December 1, 2023
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Village hosts annual Holiday Market Saturday, Dec. 9

Posted on: December 1, 2023
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New Cook County property tax tool shows residents where their money is going as tax due date looms

Posted on: November 29, 2023
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Village officials give tips to prevent pipes from freezing this winter

Posted on: November 28, 2023
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Notice of proposed property tax levy for the Village

Posted on: November 27, 2023
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Park Forest Police Department welcomes newest officer

Posted on: November 22, 2023
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Village saves over $37K in first year since installing solar array at Water Treatment Plant

Posted on: November 21, 2023
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Nominations for the Park Forest Community Oscars are being accepted until Dec 29

Posted on: November 21, 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions about Coyotes

Posted on: March 9, 2023
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Village to giveaway personal protection equipment to residents on Monday

Posted on: November 3, 2023
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IDOT awards Park Forest Police with funds for reducing traffic crashes, saving lives

Posted on: November 1, 2023
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PFFD reminds residents to check smoke alarm batteries as daylight saving time ends

Posted on: October 31, 2023
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Safe Halloween 2023 recapped

Posted on: October 30, 2023
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Veterans Closet and Resource Center offers assistance to veterans who are in transition

Posted on: October 27, 2023
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Rebuilding Together-Metro Chicago, Village announce grant program aimed at rehabbing homes

Posted on: October 25, 2023
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Park Forest Veterans Commission hosts annual Veterans Day program on Nov. 4

Posted on: October 23, 2023
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Nominations for the Sam Montella Business Person of the Year Award due Oct. 31

Posted on: October 23, 2023
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Nominations for the Katherine “Katie” Armstrong Sustainability Award due Nov. 15

Posted on: October 20, 2023
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Illinois Department of Public Health finds first in-state measles case in Cook County since 2019

Posted on: October 18, 2023
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Park Forest hosts Safe Halloween event Oct. 28

Posted on: October 17, 2023
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Village accepting applications for the Hometown Heroes Banner Program

Posted on: October 11, 2023
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Village hosts blood drive amid sickle cell disease epidemic, blood shortage

Posted on: October 11, 2023
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Village hosts several events for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, stressing early detection

Posted on: October 11, 2023
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Village officials urge residents not to rake leaves in the streets to prevent flooding

Posted on: October 5, 2023
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Take the Village's website redesign survey

Posted on: October 5, 2023
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Village spends $9 million on roughly six miles of roadway over the last year

Posted on: October 3, 2023
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PFFD hosts open house on Oct. 13, for Fire Prevention Week

Posted on: October 3, 2023
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The grand reopening of Somonauk Adventure Park and Fall Fest recapped

Posted on: October 2, 2023
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Village urges residents to keep storm drains clear amid recent rains to prevent street flooding

Posted on: September 27, 2023
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Village hosts several events in October

Posted on: September 26, 2023
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Public Works prepares for upcoming winter with various projects

Posted on: September 22, 2023
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Officials remind drivers to use caution as deer season approaches

Posted on: September 22, 2023
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Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund program closing late next month

Posted on: September 21, 2023
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Park Forest board members recognize 10-year-old pageant winner

Posted on: September 19, 2023
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ComEd renews, invests EV Readiness Program which includes Park Forest

Posted on: August 25, 2023
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Park Forest hosts family-friendly 'Night on the Town' event on Saturday

Posted on: August 23, 2023
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Village paints, adds logo on water tower near Blackhawk Drive

Posted on: August 22, 2023
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Village to open cooling centers as dangerous heat wave is expected mid-week

Posted on: August 21, 2023
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Several high-ranking members of the PFPD sworn in at Monday night's Board meeting

Posted on: August 15, 2023
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Park Forest residents asked to delay showers, use less water ahead of strong storms today

Posted on: August 14, 2023
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Somonauk Park's grand re-opening schedule for Sept. 30

Posted on: August 11, 2023
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Village Manager Tom Mick explains why some trees are removed from the parkways amid construction

Posted on: August 10, 2023
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DPW announces water main construction project that scheduled for Aug. 21

Posted on: August 7, 2023
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Park Forest hosts several events in August

Posted on: August 4, 2023
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Village of Park Forest receives highest award in governmental accounting, financial reporting

Posted on: August 3, 2023
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Park Forest Police Department hosts National Night Out, Unity Day

Posted on: August 1, 2023
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Park Forest Bark District at Winnebago Park to close Aug. 2 for maintenance

Posted on: July 27, 2023
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Police Chief Rzyski gives residents advice on unwanted solicitation: 'Call the police'

Posted on: July 27, 2023
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Village opens cooling centers amid upcoming heat wave

Posted on: July 24, 2023
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Winfrey, Elliot retire from PFPD after serving nearly 50 years combined

Posted on: July 21, 2023
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Captain Phil Myers retires from the Park Forest Fire Department after 30 years of service

Posted on: July 20, 2023
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PFFD promotes, swears in three members, including the department's first female lieutenant

Posted on: July 19, 2023
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The Village, Solstice highlight accomplishments of solar program

Posted on: July 17, 2023
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Youth Commission announces Youth Day backpack giveaway on Aug. 12

Posted on: July 14, 2023
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Main Street Nights canceled July 12 due to severe weather

Posted on: July 12, 2023
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Park Forest Tennis and Health Club tennis courts closed this week for resurfacing, maintenance

Posted on: July 11, 2023
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Village hosts annual Ice Cream Social and Line Dancing event on Saturday

Posted on: July 10, 2023
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Park Forest housing market continues to trend upward

Posted on: July 7, 2023
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Village to distribute Farmer Market coupons to eligible seniors next week

Posted on: July 6, 2023
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Village celebrates 4th of July; reminds residents fireworks are illegal in Park Forest

Posted on: July 5, 2023
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Park Forest hosts several events in July

Posted on: June 30, 2023
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Park Forest participates in "Plastic Free July"

Posted on: June 29, 2023
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Park Forest Aqua Center hosts teen-only event on Friday

Posted on: June 28, 2023
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Village officials warn drought conditions make fireworks a major fire hazard

Posted on: June 27, 2023
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Village releases statement about dispute between contractor, union workers at Somonauk Park

Posted on: June 22, 2023
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Village calls on community to help those displaced by last Friday's fire

Posted on: June 22, 2023
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The Village of Park Forest announces the winners of last week's basket raffle

Posted on: June 21, 2023
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Discover Magazine returns after three-year hiatus

Posted on: June 15, 2023
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Hundreds of Park Foresters attend Resident Appreciation BBQ

Posted on: June 15, 2023
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The Village of Park Forest announces the winners of last week's water bill raffle

Posted on: June 14, 2023
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Resident Appreciation BBQ, Main Street Nights kick off on Wednesday

Posted on: June 13, 2023
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'Where is Away?' display at the Park Forest Library educates residents about recycling

Posted on: June 12, 2023
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Village reminds residents on the proper way to discard yard waste

Posted on: June 8, 2023
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United Way of Metro Chicago and Cook County’s “Transforming Places” Partnership Expands

Posted on: June 7, 2023
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Waste recovery volunteers needed for resident BBQ, June 14

Posted on: June 6, 2023
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Park Forest PD participates in Special Olympics Illinois Torch Run, unveils newest squad car

Posted on: June 6, 2023
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Municipal Fixed Rate Aggregation Program update and ComEd rate change

Posted on: June 2, 2023
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Park Forest hosts several events in June

Posted on: June 1, 2023
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Homewood Disposal provides yard waste options for Park Forest residents

Posted on: May 16, 2023
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PFPD calls on residents to participate in the 2023 Cop on a Rooftop campaign

Posted on: May 15, 2023
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Village hosts Housing Fair on May 6

Posted on: May 5, 2023
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Village swears in new mayor and trustees

Posted on: May 4, 2023
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Main Street Market kicks off this weekend, May 6

Posted on: May 3, 2023
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Park Forest Police Department takes proactive approach to combat speeding

Posted on: May 2, 2023
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Road work continues along Shabbona Drive with curb and driveway apron removal

Posted on: April 27, 2023
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Chuck Sabey walks down memory lane, recalling his 45 years of service to the Village

Posted on: April 26, 2023
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DPW announces restriping project for Orchard Dr. slated for Monday, May 1

Posted on: April 26, 2023
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Village reminds residents that lengthy grass can lead to citations

Posted on: April 25, 2023
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Village officials urge residents to purchase vehicle stickers as deadline looms

Posted on: April 24, 2023
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The Village of Park Forest partners with IHDA to provide roofing repairs to homeowners

Posted on: April 21, 2023
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Village secures millions in grants to improve infrastructure across Park Forest

Posted on: April 20, 2023
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Park Forest Police Department reminds drivers to ‘Drop it and Drive’

Posted on: April 19, 2023
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Arbor Day Foundation recognizes Park Forest as Tree City USA for the ninth time

Posted on: April 17, 2023
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Housing Authority of Park Forest implements new incentive for property owners

Posted on: April 13, 2023
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Park Forest takes proactive approach to rid community of abandoned, dilapidated houses

Posted on: April 13, 2023
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Boil Order Advisory remains in effect for Lincolnwood area; Village thanks residents

Posted on: April 12, 2023
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Park Forest receives 'Best Tasting Water in the South Suburbs,' competing for statewide title

Posted on: February 26, 2025
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Park Forest Police announces the 2024 Officer of the Year and Civilian Employee of the Year awards

Posted on: February 25, 2025
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Park Forest welcomes Officer Jessica Rodriguez to its force

Posted on: February 25, 2025
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What to expect at Feb. 24 Rules and Regular Meeting

Posted on: February 24, 2025
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Park Forest invites students to attend 2025 Spring HBCU College Tour

Posted on: February 19, 2025
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Park Forest Police warns residents not to leave vehicles running following recent car thefts

Posted on: February 18, 2025
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Park Forest Fire Department ready to award the Firefighter of the Year at this weekend's ceremony

Posted on: February 17, 2025
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Park Forest 2025-26 vehicle stickers go on sale beginning March 1, everything you need to know

Posted on: February 17, 2025
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Understanding a Boil Order Advisory - a list of FAQ's

Posted on: April 11, 2023
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Construction is 'on time' for Park Forest's newest multi-family apartments, developers say

Posted on: February 13, 2025
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Boil Order Advisory to go into effect Tuesday, April 11 at 2 p.m. - for the entire Village

Posted on: April 7, 2023
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Breaking down where your tax dollars go

Posted on: April 7, 2023
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April 4, 2023 election results

Posted on: April 4, 2023

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