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Friday, October 24, 2025

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Park Forest Fire Department launches smoke alarm campaign after recent fires

By E. S. Lima | Oct 21, 2025

After two recent electrical fires in Park Forest, including one that resulted in a fatality, the Park Forest Fire Department is urging residents to take steps to improve fire safety at home. “Electrical fires can happen in an instant,” said Deputy...

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Park Forest’s Safe Halloween event returns with activities for families

By E. S. Lima | Oct 21, 2025

Families in Park Forest are preparing for the annual Safe Halloween event, which will take place on Friday, Oct. 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the DownTown area.

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State Rep. Sheehan: Gov. Pritkzer, Mayor Johnson's rhetoric is 'disgusting and dangerous'

By E. S. Lima | Oct 17, 2025

Patrick Sheehan, a state representative from Illinois, has expressed concerns that rhetoric from state and city leaders regarding law enforcement and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) undermines public safety.

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Cedar Road and Haven Avenue roundabout set for late October opening

By E. S. Lima | Oct 17, 2025

The roundabout at the intersection of Cedar Road and Haven Avenue is scheduled to open by the end of October, according to an announcement from local authorities.

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Park Forest asks residents to keep leaves out of streets to prevent flooding

By E. S. Lima | Oct 16, 2025

As autumn begins and leaves start to fall in Park Forest, the Village’s Public Works Department is urging residents not to rake or blow leaves into the street.

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Village of Monee schedules annual fall water main flushing starting October 13

By E. S. Lima | Oct 14, 2025

The Village of Monee has announced that its annual fall water main flushing will begin on Monday, October 13, 2025.

Cedar and Haven roundabout construction to start in April 2025

By E. S. Lima | Oct 13, 2025

Construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Cedar Road and Haven Avenue is set to begin around the week of April 21, 2025.

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Park Forest receives national recognition for excellence in budgeting for 31st consecutive year

By E. S. Lima | Oct 8, 2025

The Village of Park Forest has been honored with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its Fiscal Year budget.

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House candidate Beaty on his campaign: 'I will be the confident and determined voice the people need in Springfield'

By E. S. Lima | Sep 12, 2025

Adam M. Beaty, a candidate for Illinois House District 80, has said his intention to prioritize constituents' voices over personal beliefs in his campaign to bring change to Illinois politics.

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House candidate Parker: 'Illinois residents are suffering from decisions made by our current legislative majority'

By E. S. Lima | Sep 12, 2025

Dr. Nona Parker, a candidate for Illinois House District 98, has called for significant reforms in the state to address issues such as high taxes, transparency, education challenges, and policies she argues are detrimental to residents.