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2025 Main Street Nights Line-up Announced
Join us for the 2025 Main Street Nights in Park Forest, featuring a diverse lineup of music every Wednesday night.
Update on Aqua Center and 2025 Parks & Rec Activities
Discover the update on Aqua Center renovations and park improvements and more coming to Park Forest for the 2025 season.
Illinois’ community colleges see nearly 9% spike in spring enrollment
by Peter Hancock, Capitol News Illinois March 18, 2025 SPRINGFIELD — Enrollment at Illinois community colleges grew to more than 285,000 in the spring semester this year, an 8.9% increase over a year ago and the most significant spring-to-spring enrollment increase since the Illinois Community College Board began collecting systemwide[Read More…]
Mindfulness Training, Cooking Classes, AI-Basics & More at the Park Forest Public Library in May
Explore mindfulness training at Park Forest Public Library to learn stress-reduction techniques and improve your mental well-being.
Park Forest Hosts Annual Job Fair April 12
Discover opportunities at the annual job fair in Park Forest, where job seekers can network with local employers and find jobs.
Park Forest Installs Additional Speed Limit Signs to Promote Safe Driving
Park Forest is adding new speed limit signs to promote safe driving. Learn about the initiative for better speed regulation.
Cook County State’s Attorney and Chicago Police Superintendent Respond to Supreme Court Ruling on Ghost Guns
Discover how ghost guns contribute to violence in Chicago and what steps are being taken to restrict their use and distribution.
Aqua Center Renovation Options Under Board Review
Learn about the Park Forest Aqua Center renovation plans. This vital community resource needs significant repairs.
Park Forest Annual Clean-Up Day Set for April 5
The Village needs volunteers to assist in Park Forest’s annual clean-up day on Saturday, April 5, from 9 to 11 a.m.





