Village of Park Forest
Recent News About Village of Park Forest
-
Park Forest seeks resident input on Aqua Center’s future with community-wide survey
The Village of Park Forest has launched a survey to collect resident input on the future of the Park Forest Aqua Center.
-
Park Forest uses Facebook campaign to explain reliance on property taxes
Park Forest officials have launched a Facebook campaign to explain the structure and distribution of property taxes in the community.
-
Imishe Massage set to open in downtown Park Forest
La’ Paca Austin, after years of working in warehouses for companies such as UPS, Amazon, and Frito-Lay, is preparing to open her own massage therapy business in Park Forest.
-
Mission 007 Mentorship opens new youth program in Downtown Park Forest
Mission 007 Mentorship, a nonprofit organization focused on supporting young adults, will open its doors in Downtown Park Forest on September 6.
-
Swanqee boutique opens in downtown Park Forest with ribbon-cutting event
A new boutique, Swanqee, will open its doors in DownTown Park Forest with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for noon on Saturday, September 6.
-
Park Forest urges residents to take precautions after new mpox cases in Cook County
Three new cases of mpox have been confirmed in suburban Cook County, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
-
Grassroots group forms in Park Forest to maintain neighborhood walkways
A resident-led initiative is starting in Park Forest to help maintain the village’s mid-block crosswalks, also known as sidewalk cut-throughs or “catwalks.” These walkways connect neighborhoods with schools, parks, and other community spaces.
-
Park Forest seeks resident input on long-term regional transportation planning
The Village of Park Forest, in partnership with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP), is encouraging residents to participate in a new questionnaire designed to inform the 2026 Regional Transportation Plan.
-
Park Forest hosts workshops supporting global effort against bird-window collisions
Bird collisions with windows have become a notable issue, especially along migration corridors such as those in Chicago.
-
Park Forest promotes new fire chief Mark Cotrano amid leadership changes
Four members of the Park Forest Fire Department were promoted during a ceremony at Village Hall on Monday night, signaling a transition in leadership following recent retirements, including that of longtime Fire Chief Tracy Natyshok.
-
Park Forest considers scaled-back renovation amid rising Aqua Center costs
The Park Forest Board of Trustees is reconsidering its plans for the Park Forest Aqua Center after learning that renovation costs will far exceed initial estimates.
-
Park Forest Police step up enforcement as schools reopen
As the new school year begins, the Park Forest Police Department is increasing patrols to address unsafe driving around school buses.
-
Park Forest Police join Illinois agencies for Labor Day traffic safety campaign
The Park Forest Police Department will participate in a statewide Labor Day traffic-safety campaign alongside more than 200 law enforcement agencies across Illinois.
-
Park Forest board meeting agenda includes housing grant vote and Aqua Center overhaul plan
The Village of Park Forest is set to hold its first Regular and Special Rules Meeting of August on Monday at 7 p.m. at Village Hall, located at 350 Victory Drive.
-
SouthCom urges use of 911 for emergencies after storm disrupts other lines
Severe storms have caused disruptions to non-emergency communication and alarm signal systems in several south suburban communities, according to the SouthCom Emergency Dispatch Center.
-
43 H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under Retail Trade industry across Will County Gazette publication area during 2024
All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Retail Trade industry located across Will County Gazette publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
-
Park Forest Fire Department reports record emergency call volume for 2024
The Park Forest Fire Department has released its 2024 annual report, showing a record number of emergency calls for the year.
-
Will County confirms first human West Nile case; Park Forest urges residents to stay alert
Will County health officials have confirmed the first human case of West Nile Virus for 2025.
-
Park Forest plans inaugural Ribs & Blues Fest with live music and local vendors
Barbecue and blues music will be featured at the Village of Park Forest’s first Ribs & Blues Fest, scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 16.
-
Park Forest clean energy center receives $100K grant for workforce development
A $100,000 grant from Nicor Illinois Community Investment (NICI) has been awarded to support clean energy job training in the Chicago Southland.