Park Forest may soon join its north suburban peers in having a composting option for food scraps, coffee grounds, and other items.
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Rep. Kelly’s Bipartisan Reese’s Law Passes the Senate, Heads to President Biden’s Desk for Signing
Reese’s Law, bipartisan legislation co-led by Reps. Robin Kelly to protect children from ingesting button cell batteries passed the Senate.
Final Main Street Nights Canceled Due to Severe Weather Forecast
The threat of severe weather necessitates the cancellation of Unity Day and the last Main Street Nights of the summer.
Village Begins Search for Lead Service Lines
In compliance with state law, the Village of Park Forest is conducting a door-to-door inspection of all water service lines entering homes.
Don’t Normalize Trump’s Enablers
The fact that most of the witnesses are Republican—and many are former members of Donald Trump’s own inner circle—greatly bolsters the committee’s credibility.
Leading Ladies Debuts in August at the Drama Group
Look for Leading Ladies at the Drama Group in August.
DBC Gifts of Love Holds Back-to-School Run/Walk-A-Thon
DBC Gifts of Love is sponsoring a 5K Run/Walk-A-Thon on Saturday, July 23, beginning at 8 a.m. at the Vollmer Road Woods in Matteson.
SD 163’s Barack Obama School to Receive Renewable Energy Grant
One of the recipients of a grant from Cook County is School District 163’s Barack Obama School of Leadership & STEM in Chicago Heights.
Rep. Kelly Urges Quick Passage of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) called Thursday for swift passage of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.
President Preckwinkle Unveils Preliminary Budget Forecast for FY 23
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today released the preliminary budget forecast for the County’s Fiscal Year 2023.