Carrie Malfeo, our Sustainability Coordinator, presented tips on having an eco-friendly holiday and reducing waste during the holiday season.
Park Forest
Village Board to Consider Resolutions: a Retirement; and Ordinances: Taxes and More
The board will honor an officer with a resolution for his retirement. The public is encouraged to attend or follow online.
Police: Driver Gets Tires Flattened Trying to Flee – Reports
A Chicago man had his tires flattened after he allegedly tried to flee police. Police found him and a passenger asleep in the car on Western.
Park Forest Principal Honored For Leading Illinois School To Earn ISBE Exemplary Designation
The students at the Park Forest school on Illinois Street earned ISBE exemplary designation, with much credit going to Dr. Shernita Mays.
Rep. Kelly Helps Secure $45,000 AmeriCorps Award for Governors State
Congresswoman Robin Kelly celebrated a $45,180 federal grant awarded to Governors State University to support a new AmeriCorps VISTA project.
Be Vigilant of Holiday Scams: Tips from the Chief
Amidst the holiday season, Chief Brian Rzyski of the Park Forest Police Department urges residents to stay vigilant against holiday scams.
$5 Million in Grants Awarded Under the Cook County Domestic Violence Intervention and Support Services Initiative
Cook County officials and non-profit leaders announced nearly $5 million in grants under the Domestic Violence Intervention and Support Services Initiative.
How a University Park Man Secured a DUI Charge in Park Forest
Instead of getting to drive home, a U.P. man secured suspicion of DUI after he unsuccessfully performed field sobriety tests, the PFPD said.
Police Charge Man with Possession of Methamphetamine: Police Reports
Police charged a Park Forest man with possession of methamphetamine after he allegedly permitted them to search his home.
Village Publishes Notices of Proposed Property Tax Levy for Park Forest
The Village of Park Forest published the following notice of the proposed property tax levy that will fund next year’s budget.
