Forest Park Review

10/03/2025

On Sept. 20, police were dispatched to Des Plaines Avenue and Randolph for a delayed battery report

On Sept. 20, police were dispatched to Des Plaines Avenue and Randolph for a delayed battery report.

10/02/2025

This free 12-person workshop is taught by the founder of Wright to Learn, Xandi Wright, and covers topics such as managing media and online safety

“It stresses me out with the new technology now,” said Annabel Williams, one of the participants of the second six-week Digital Resilience workshop at the Forest Park Public Library. “I feel like I’m still living in the past, like I’ve been so behind.”

10/01/2025

Nearly 40 Forest Parkers traversed the village with trash pickers on Sept. 27 to fill about 30 garbage bags

Dozens of locals picked up trash around Forest Park over the weekend for the annual fall community cleanup.

09/30/2025

Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson said in a letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Friday that ICE agents operating an immigrant detention center in her village “are making war on my community. And it has to stop.”

09/29/2025

Village Administrator Rachell Entler read a proclamation honoring Village Clerk Vanessa Belmonte for over two decades of working for Forest Park before retiring.

Village Clerk Vanessa Belmonte received high praise from her colleagues at her last council meeting on Sept. 22

09/27/2025

More than 200 people participated in the Forest Park PTO’s third annual color run. Inspired by the Hindu festival of Holi, the vibrant and fun-filled event was held at Roos Recreation Center on Saturday, Sept. 20.

More than 200 people participated in the Forest Park PTO’s third annual color run.

09/25/2025

The Chamber of Commerce plans how to advertise the village with $20,000 from Forest Park’s allotted ARPA funds

09/23/2025

There’s a new sculpture in front of Events by Cibula, made by business owner Linda Cibula

There’s a new sculpture in front of Events by Cibula at 7503 Madison St., made by business owner Linda Cibula

09/22/2025

District 91’s school board unanimously approved its fiscal year 2026 budget, which allocates funds for the renovation of the middle school science labs, upgrades to various HVAC systems and increased funding to support a growing number of low-income families in the district.

09/22/2025

Village staff still has to analyze if it’d be a cost-saving measure, the reason they’re exploring the option

09/19/2025

With less frequent disruptive and criminal behavior at the bar compared to earlier this year, Police Chief Ken Gross said, ‘Our officers always patrol that area, but they can’t just be there’

There's been less frequent disruptive and criminal behavior at Pioneer Tap compared to earlier this year, said Police Chief Ken Gross.

09/12/2025

The dispensary replaces a currency exchange at Roosevelt and Harlem

Mint Cannabis dispensary replaces a currency exchange at Roosevelt and Harlem and will be open in fall, likely November