Village of Park Forest
Recent News About Village of Park Forest
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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1 H-1B petition approved for employers classified under Public Administration industry across Will County Gazette publication area during 2024
In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Public Administration employers across Will County Gazette publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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ComEd closes relief fund early after high demand leaves many Park Forest residents waiting
A relief fund established by ComEd to help customers manage rising summer electric bills has ended after only three weeks, following a surge in demand.
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Park Forest Fire Chief Tracy Natyshok retires after nearly three decades of service
Fire Chief Tracy Natyshok has retired from the Park Forest Fire Department after 28 years of service.
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Park Forest honors retiring fire commander Patrick Hisel after three decades
After more than 30 years of service, Park Forest Fire Department Shift Commander and Paramedic Patrick Hisel is retiring.
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Dick’s Sporting Goods donates $1,500 to Park Forest Teen Zone for youth programming
The Park Forest Teen Zone program has received a $1,500 donation from Dick’s Sporting Goods in Tinley Park.
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Will County Gazette publication area records 1 H-1B petition approved for employers classified under Finance and Insurance industry during 2024
The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Finance and Insurance industry located across Will County Gazette publication area was approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Will County Gazette publication area records 6 H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under Transportation and Warehousing industry during 2024
In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Transportation and Warehousing employers across Will County Gazette publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Park Forest urges swift action on ComEd energy relief amid funding concerns
Park Forest officials are urging residents to apply for ComEd’s energy relief program, as funding for the initiative is expected to run out soon.