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Posted on: September 9, 2020

Growing Green Recycle Fest, Sept. 26

Growing Green Recyclefest 2020

The Growing Green Recycle Fest, an event for the disposal of televisions, household batteries, used shoes, used eyeglasses, document destruction, and more, is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26. Click below to view the flyer.

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Other News in Village of Park Forest - Top Story News

Park Forest Aqua Center passes on sale now

Posted on: April 9, 2021

Park Forest Police to hold two community events this month

Posted on: April 7, 2021

Early voting for Park Forest residents in Cook and Will County begins March 22

Posted on: March 9, 2021

Final look at candidates running for office in April to be held March 21

Posted on: March 3, 2021

Park Forest vehicle stickers for 2021-22 on sale March 1

Posted on: February 26, 2021

Park Forest Historical Society to air special program on community integration, Feb. 28

Posted on: February 24, 2021

Water main break email alerts coming March 1

Posted on: February 18, 2021

Village six-month financial update session set for Feb. 27

Posted on: February 18, 2021

League of Women Voters to host next Candidate Forum via Zoom on Feb. 21

Posted on: February 18, 2021

Homewood Disposal alerts village residents of garbage collection delayed one day due to weather

Posted on: February 15, 2021

Library trustee candidate forum to be held Sunday, Feb. 7, will air live on cable and stream online

Posted on: February 3, 2021

Park Forest Non Partisan Committee's first candidate forum set for Sunday at 1 p.m. via Zoom

Posted on: January 29, 2021

Parks director offers update on village offerings in response to COVID restrictions eased

Posted on: January 25, 2021

Vehicle sticker late fee to increase and tickets possible beginning Feb. 1

Posted on: January 25, 2021

Park Forest Non-Partisan Committee announces candidate forum dates

Posted on: January 13, 2021

Election Board Proceedings continue Friday morning to hear petition packet objections

Posted on: January 13, 2021

Take a survey to improve transportation options in Park Forest, Matteson, and Richton Park

Posted on: January 12, 2021

Election Board Proceedings to be held Friday morning to hear petition packet objections

Posted on: January 7, 2021

Candidates set for April election, lottery for ballot placement to be held Dec. 30

Posted on: December 22, 2020

Village seeks honorary street name suggestions by Jan. 15

Posted on: December 18, 2020

Board to consider 2021 meeting schedule, dates close to being finalized

Posted on: December 4, 2020

Park Forest one of 88 cities in the world named as climate leader

Posted on: November 17, 2020

Pace route suspensions and schedule modifications to last through 2021

Posted on: November 17, 2020

Public hearing on water main project set for Dec. 1 at Village Hall

Posted on: November 17, 2020

School District 163 distributing food to 163 families

Posted on: November 17, 2020

Petition packets available for residents interested in running for office

Posted on: November 10, 2020

Commission on Human Relations seeking donations, names of families in need until Dec. 10

Posted on: October 29, 2020

Park Forest remembers Edwin J. Fizer

Posted on: October 28, 2020

llinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Restaurant Employee Relief Fund

Posted on: October 22, 2020

Nominate Your Park Forest Business Person of the Year by Oct. 31

Posted on: October 16, 2020

No village-sponsored Halloween events in 2020, but trick-or-treating to go on

Posted on: October 13, 2020

Will County early voting locations

Posted on: October 7, 2020

Early voting for Cook County residents begins Oct. 19 in Park Forest

Posted on: August 24, 2020

Comcast Business brings advanced network technology to Downtown Park Forest

Posted on: October 6, 2020

Park Forest ranks 13th in the nation in green power percentage of electric use

Posted on: September 18, 2020

Nominate someone for the Sustainability Award, deadline Sept. 25

Posted on: September 10, 2020

Vanderbilt urges residents to be counted before census deadline in CodeRed message

Posted on: September 10, 2020

Park Forest makes census push with three events this month to aid residents

Posted on: September 9, 2020

After tornado sweeps through town nearly 600 remain without power, seek tree services

Posted on: August 13, 2020

Park Forest readies for clean-up following severe storms, some remain without power

Posted on: August 10, 2020

Aug. 10 board meeting rescheduled following strong storms

Posted on: August 10, 2020

IHDA offering $5,000 Emergency Rental Assistance, applications accepted Aug. 10 - Aug. 21

Posted on: August 7, 2020

U.S. Census Bureau to end end counting Sept. 30, Park Forest currently at 67.2% counted

Posted on: August 4, 2020

Park Forest launches Community Cares Fund

Posted on: July 23, 2020

Park Forest Census Tracker: 66.2% of households counted as of July 13

Posted on: July 15, 2020

Crime Free Housing license and Alarm Permit deadline, Aug. 31

Posted on: July 15, 2020

Park Forest Census Tracker: 65.8% of households counted as of June 30

Posted on: July 6, 2020

My Street Nights to begin four-week run on July 1

Posted on: July 1, 2020

Census event hosted by Mike Love and Dizz set for June 27

Posted on: June 22, 2020

Park Forest Census Tracker: 65.1% of households counted as of June 11

Posted on: June 12, 2020

Vehicle sticker, animal license, crime free housing license, and alarm permit deadlines approaching

Posted on: June 12, 2020

Residents alerted to peaceful protest planned for June 4 at 4 p.m. in Chicago Heights

Posted on: June 4, 2020

Curfew ends in Park Forest

Posted on: June 2, 2020

Rich Township offices and Jolly Trolley service to remain suspended thru June 29

Posted on: June 1, 2020

Park Forest's Village Hall to reopen June 1, face masks to be required

Posted on: May 29, 2020

Park Forest Census Tracker: 64.4% of households counted as of May 27

Posted on: May 28, 2020

Park Forest cuts $2.2 million from budget in response to coronavirus impact

Posted on: May 27, 2020

Park Forest Census Tracker: 64% of households counted as of May 19

Posted on: May 20, 2020

Park Forest announces changes to summer offerings due to coronavirus pandemic

Posted on: May 18, 2020

Park Forest Census Tracker: 63.2% of households counted as of May 12

Posted on: May 12, 2020

Park Forest Census Tracker: 61.9% of households counted as of May 5

Posted on: May 5, 2020

Village to hold budget review sessions beginning May 11

Posted on: May 7, 2020

Free trees available to Park Forest residents

Posted on: April 29, 2020

Village to continue to operate in reduced capacity through May 31

Posted on: April 29, 2020

Village to distribute free masks to Park Forest residents in need on May 1

Posted on: April 29, 2020

Park Forest Census Tracker: 58.7% of households counted as of April 27

Posted on: April 29, 2020

Pritzker extends stay-at-home order through May 30, masks to be required beginning May 1

Posted on: April 24, 2020

Park Forest cautions residents on energy supplier letters

Posted on: April 17, 2020

Park Forest Census Tracker: 53.9% of households counted as of April 20

Posted on: April 21, 2020

Park Forest using estimated usage for April water billing

Posted on: April 15, 2020

Village manager updates residents on Park Forest's coronavirus response

Posted on: April 10, 2020

Park Forest Census Tracker: 51% of residents counted as of April 13

Posted on: April 14, 2020

Homewood Disposal asks for resident assistance in helping stop coronavirus spread

Posted on: April 8, 2020

Park Forest Census Tracker: Community currently stands at 48.1% counted

Posted on: April 7, 2020

COVID-19 Community & Business Resources

Posted on: April 3, 2020

Coronavirus update for week of March 30: Village continues scaled back services with order extension

Posted on: April 2, 2020

Park Forest celebrates Census Day, residents urged to be counted today

Posted on: April 1, 2020

Services to be maintained despite Village Hall temporarily closed to public starting March 18

Posted on: March 17, 2020

Recreation facilities to close, programs canceled through March 30

Posted on: March 16, 2020

Park Forest taking precautions as coronavirus concerns rise

Posted on: March 12, 2020

Village begins strategic planning process, residents needed for important April 7 meeting

Posted on: March 10, 2020

Vehicle stickers on sale now, rates increase May 1

Posted on: March 1, 2020

Early voting locations for Park Forest residents

Posted on: March 9, 2020

Park Forest goes green with renewable energy

Posted on: February 20, 2020

Metra releases proposed changes to Metra Electric schedule

Posted on: February 17, 2020

Residents near Dogwood Street and Western Avenue asked for feedback on 2021 water main replacement

Posted on: February 5, 2020

Park Forest wins Distinguished Budget Award a 25th consecutive time

Posted on: January 31, 2020

Billy Branch & the Sons of Blues with Dee Alexander LIVE at Freedom Hall, Feb. 14

Posted on: January 13, 2020

Park Forest religious leaders come together for census meeting

Posted on: January 6, 2020

Fiorenzo is 2019's Park Forest Business Person of the Year

Posted on: December 6, 2019

Park Forest offers holiday lights, Christmas tree recycling

Posted on: December 16, 2019

Public hearing for proposed property tax levy, Dec. 2

Posted on: November 22, 2019

Park Forest lands Governor’s Hometown Award for service to veterans

Posted on: November 18, 2019

Street sweeping begins Nov. 18

Posted on: November 15, 2019

Park Forest remembers Steve Campbell

Posted on: November 13, 2019

Park Forest remembers Harold Brown

Posted on: November 5, 2019

November is Resident Appreciation Month

Posted on: November 1, 2019

Grocery store expected to open after new year now hiring

Posted on: October 31, 2019

70 Years of the Park Forest Police Department program, Nov. 10

Posted on: October 25, 2019

Village to hold financial update meeting, Nov. 2

Posted on: October 31, 2019

Village to hold Halloween, fall fest events

Posted on: October 23, 2019

Village seeks applicants for trustee vacancy, application deadline Oct. 25

Posted on: October 4, 2019

Nominate Your Park Forest Business Person of the Year by Oct. 31

Posted on: September 26, 2019

Park Forest Complete Count Committee aims to boost census participation, population numbers

Posted on: October 2, 2019

Public hearing on cannabis sales in Park Forest set for Oct. 8 at Freedom Hall

Posted on: September 27, 2019

68th Annual Pancake Day Oct. 5 at Rich East High School

Posted on: September 27, 2019

Park Forest teens pursuing careers in fire service awarded scholarships

Posted on: September 26, 2019

Congresswoman Kelly to Host 7th Annual Hiring Event and Job Readiness Bootcamp

Posted on: September 23, 2019

Park Forest remembers Robert McCray

Posted on: September 17, 2019

Village-wide Garage Sale, Sept. 21-22

Posted on: September 18, 2019

Park Forest Art Fair returns for 64th year, features Music Fest and Plaque Dedication

Posted on: September 12, 2019

Village encourages resident participation at upcoming District 227 board meetings

Posted on: September 11, 2019

Park Forest Police set to hire new officers, accepting applications through Oct. 10

Posted on: August 29, 2019

Registration open for Village-wide Garage Sale happening Sept. 21 & 22

Posted on: August 15, 2019

20th Annual Youth Day Celebration to be held on August 17

Posted on: August 7, 2019

Take a stand against crime on August 6 for National Night Out

Posted on: July 24, 2019

Park Forest Growing Green Recycle Fest July 27th

Posted on: June 18, 2019

Park Forest welcomes AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps volunteers

Posted on: July 19, 2019

Mandatory boil order lifted, residents may resume normal water usage

Posted on: July 8, 2019

Park Forest Civic Leadership Academy seeks applicants for fall program

Posted on: June 25, 2019

District 227 considering closure of Rich East, other options to address deterioration, student body

Posted on: June 20, 2019

Park Forest board members affirm support for village manager

Posted on: June 18, 2019

What to know about solicitors going door-to-door in Park Forest

Posted on: June 7, 2019

June is Resident Appreciation Month

Posted on: June 3, 2019

Village to hold public hearing on proposed budget on Monday, June 3

Posted on: May 30, 2019

Memorial Day program on May 27 remembers those lost while serving

Posted on: May 24, 2019

Park Forest Aqua Center opens for 67th season on June 1

Posted on: May 22, 2019

Park Forest budget review sessions set for May and June

Posted on: May 2, 2019

Park Forest election results official, applicants sought for trustee vacancy

Posted on: April 25, 2019

April 2, 2019 election results

Posted on: April 2, 2019

Hydrant flushing begins April 8

Posted on: March 21, 2019

Village adopts resolution signaling race, equity and leadership plan in the works

Posted on: March 20, 2019

Congresswoman Kelly, Park Forest Youth Commission to hold youth job fairs

Posted on: March 15, 2019

Vehicle stickers on sale now, rates increase May 1

Posted on: March 1, 2019

Upcoming forums allow residents to hear from candidates running for P.F. office

Posted on: January 14, 2019

Village adopts new Climate Action and Resilience Plan

Posted on: February 21, 2019

Parking ticket rate increases to $50

Posted on: February 8, 2019

Village amends ordinance to include anti-nepotism language

Posted on: January 25, 2019

Ostenburg named chair of Metropolitan Mayors Caucus

Posted on: November 30, 2018

Nominate Your Favorite Business Person of the Year by Oct. 31

Posted on: September 21, 2018

Officer Tim Jones stars in police lip sync video

Posted on: September 19, 2018

Czupryn is 2017's Park Forest Business Person of the Year

Posted on: December 13, 2017