Park Forest Fire Chief Mark Cotrano said the answer is simple if you see someone burning garbage or yard waste: call 911. For real.
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Park Forest Police Step Up DUI Enforcement Ahead of St. Patrick’s Day
The Park Forest Police Department will step up DUI enforcement for St. Patrick’s Day to help prevent impaired driving and keep roads safe.
Final DUI of 2025 Was a Felony Charge; First Felony of New Year Was Weapons Charge
The final DUI charge of 2025 was a felony, according to Park Forest police, capping off a record 140 DUI arrests last year.
Forest Preserve Programs Explore Spring Sunrises, Sweet History and Native Voices
Celebrate spring sunrises in Will County with nature programs. Join brisk walks and enjoy the beauty of Turtle Lake.
Park Forest Vehicle Stickers Go on Sale March 1
Village Stickers sales start March 1. Make sure to purchase your Village Stickers to avoid fines and ensure compliance.
Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus Introduces Constitutional Amendment to Ban Slavery in Wisconsin
Discover the latest amendment in Wisconsin that aims to eliminate all forms of slavery and involuntary servitude without exception.
Governor Pritzker Declares Support for Southland Career & Technical Education Center
Gov. Pritzker Declares Support for Southland Career and Technical Education Center, which promises students new vocational opportunities.
March Events at the Park Forest Public Library Celebrate Women’s History Month
Celebrate Women’s History Month at Park Forest Public Library. Join us for events featuring Jane Austen and more.
The Kelly Update: Congresswoman Votes to Release Epstein Files, Demands Release of Pregnant Women in ICE Custody, Meets with Woman Discharged from IN Hospital in Active Labor
Stay informed with the latest Kelly Update. Congresswoman Robin Kelly’s actions and advocacy for pregnant women in ICE custody.
Martha Washington’s Enslaved Maid Ona Judge Made a Daring Escape to Freedom – but the National Park Service Has Erased Her Story From Philadelphia Exhibit
The courageous story of Ona Judge, an enslaved woman who chose freedom against overwhelming odds in 1796, removed from exhibit.
