In Response to an Anonymous Rant in The Southtown Star

Commentary
By Gary Kopycinski
Editor and Publisher

Recently, the Southtown Star ran an anonymous "Speak Out" piece that claimed that officials in the Village of Park Forest are treated to a meal before every meeting at taxpayer expense. Specifically, the writer claimed, "They pay over $600 before every meeting for a lavish catered meal for themselves."

This is completely false. Residents are welcome and encouraged to attend meetings of the Board of Trustees. Citizens who…