Village of Park Forest
Recent News About Village of Park Forest
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Park Forest launches Resident Appreciation Month with events and raffles
The Village of Park Forest is showing its appreciation for residents throughout June with a series of activities.
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H-1B approvals for employers classified under Wholesale Trade industry across Will County Gazette publication area in 2024
Of the 6 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry located across Will County Gazette publication area five 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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Police caution against leaving kids unattended in cars amid rising temperatures
As temperatures rise with the onset of summer, the Park Forest Police Department has issued a warning to parents and caregivers about the dangers of leaving children unattended in vehicles.
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Park Forest hosts brunch for Pride Month with drag show
The Village of Park Forest is set to celebrate Pride Month with an LGBTQI+ Brunch, Drag and Fashion Show on June 7.
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Lt. Bess Vlahakis leads transformative changes at Park Forest Fire Department
Earlier this year, Elisabeth "Bess" Vlahakis was promoted to lieutenant in the Park Forest Fire Department, becoming the second female to hold this position in the department's history.
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How many H-1B petitions made by employers classified under the Manufacturing industry were approved in Will County Gazette publication area during 2024?
All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Manufacturing 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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Village of Park Forest addresses aging water main infrastructure challenges
The Village of Park Forest manages around 73 miles of water main infrastructure.
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Park Forest honors civic leadership academy graduates
During a recent board meeting, the Park Forest Board of Trustees honored the graduates of the Civic Leadership Academy Class of 2025 at Village Hall.
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Illinois grants Park Forest $2.45M for multi-use path project
On Thursday, the State of Illinois granted $2.45 million to the Village of Park Forest for the 26th Street Multi-Use Path Project.
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Park Forest invites entries for annual beautification awards
The Village of Park Forest Beautification Awards Committee will begin accepting entries for the 2025 Beautification Awards on June 2.
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Park Forest police intensify Memorial Day seat belt enforcement
The Park Forest Police Department is ramping up its enforcement of seat belt laws as part of the national "Click It or Ticket" campaign, which coincides with Memorial Day weekend, a peak travel period.
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How many H-1B petitions made by employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry were approved in Will County Gazette publication area during 2024?
In 2024, 98.1% of H-1B petitions filed by Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 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 hosts activities for National Public Works Week
The Village of Park Forest Public Works Department is set to celebrate "National Public Works Week 2025" from May 18 to May 24.
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Park Forest police enhance community ties through fundraisers
The Park Forest Police Department is enhancing its community engagement efforts through various events and fundraisers.
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Park Forest Main Street Market invites community support for its 52nd season
The Park Forest Main Street Market is marking its 52nd season, and organizers are urging community members to support the event.
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South suburban leaders propose circuit breaker plan for property tax relief
Park Forest Mayor Joseph A. Woods, Maywood Mayor Nathaniel George Booker, and Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi have collaborated on an op-ed published in the Chicago Tribune.
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Park Forest Fire Department offers CPR training session for community
The Park Forest Fire Department is set to offer a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) class on May 17 at 9 a.m. This monthly event, held on the third Saturday, provides an opportunity for residents to learn essential life-saving skills.
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Park Forest trustees sworn in for new terms
Park Forest Trustees Theresa Settles, Maya Hardy, and Erin Slone were sworn in for new terms during a board meeting on Monday night.
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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under Retail Trade industry file 43 petitions in Will County Gazette publication area throughout 2024
Employers classified under the Retail Trade industry based in the Will County Gazette publication area submitted 43 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Measles cases confirmed in Cook County prompt caution from Park Forest officials
Health authorities in Cook County have identified this year's first measles cases within the area, one affecting a Chicago resident and another located in a suburban area.