The Park Forest community is continuing clean-up efforts following Monday’s storms that produced an EF-0 tornado with winds in excess of 110 mile per hour and caused extensive damage to trees and power lines.
Following the storm Monday evening, an estimated 5,000 homes in Park Forest were without power. By Wednesday, power had been restored to nearly 2,500 of those homes. As of today, nearly 600 homes remain without power as ComEd continues work in the area.
Public Works crews and village contractors also continue the removal of piles of branches and debris around the community. Two drop-off locations have been designated for residents wishing to drop-off collected debris: Residents may leave debris in an adjacent parking to Park Forest’s Village Hall and in a grassy area located at the corner of Park Street and Westwood Drive near the village’s Public Works yard.
For residents in need of professional tree services, the below list is being provided to assist homeowners in identifying services in the area. Tree service contractors are not required to be licensed in Park Forest. As such, residents should be sure to thoroughly investigate the professionalism and quality of services being considered and, if possible, obtain at least three quotes from competing businesses before selecting one.
Winkler’s Tree Service
708-544-1219
Homer Tree Care
815-838-0320
Pro Tree Service
708-424-5885
AM Tree Service
708-501-8766
Briggs Tree Service
708-895-9576
Johnson Tree Service
708-755-7918
Smitty’s Tree Service
708-385-2814
Storm Tree Services
708-314-8134
Gooseland Tree & Excavating
708-259-3397