Village of Park Forest
Recent News About Village of Park Forest
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Park Forest works with county public health officials during Sexual Health Awareness Month
The Village of Park Forest is collaborating with the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) to observe Sexual Health Awareness Month this September.
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Park Forest urges precautions after first local West Nile-related death in Cook County
Cook County health officials have confirmed the first human death from West Nile virus in suburban Cook County and Illinois for 2025.
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Park Forest advances street paving and infrastructure upgrades across multiple neighborhoods
Crews in Park Forest are making progress on a range of street and utility projects as the construction season reaches its peak, according to village officials.
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Park Forest promotes local suicide prevention resources during national awareness month
The Village of Park Forest's Recreation, Parks, and Community Health Department is marking National Suicide Prevention Month by sharing information on available resources for residents.
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Park Forest Art Fair returns with new artists and activities September 20-21
The Park Forest Art Fair will return for its 69th year on September 20 and 21, running from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
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Park Forest launches Tool Lending Library with grand opening on September 27
Residents of Park Forest will soon have access to a new Tool Lending Library, set to open on September 27 at the Discovery Center Room, adjacent to the Park Forest Aqua Center at 30 N. Orchard Drive.
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Park Forest trustees set agenda items on roads and school safety grants
The Park Forest Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 15, at Village Hall, located at 350 Victory Drive.
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Park Forest announces ‘Wheels of Honor’ motorcycle ride for Veterans Day
The Village of Park Forest, in partnership with the Park Forest Veterans Commission, will host a Veterans Day event called “Wheels of Honor” on Saturday, November 8, 2025.
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Park Forest Fire Department announces open house and safety initiatives for October
The Park Forest Fire Department will organize several events in October to mark Fire Prevention Month, including a poster contest for children, an open house, and participation in a smoke alarm installation initiative.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.