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2023 Park Forest shopping & services guide is now available

The 2023 Park Forest Shopping & Services Guide is now available online with active links to business websites. There will not be a hard copy available for this issue. Look for an updated issue later this year with hard copies available. Please contact...

Real estate values on the rise in Park Forest

The prices of houses have continued to rise steadily in Park Forest over the last several years. In 2022, the average selling price of the real estate transfer tax stamp was $129,960. 

Larrie Kerestes, the community development director, said this...

Honoring Larrie Kerestes on 40 years of service

The saying goes, "if you find a job that you love, you'll never work another day in your life." That rings true for Larrie Kerestes, who's worked for the Village of Park Forest for more than 40 years. Kerestes was honored at Monday night's Villa...

Building Department operations limited during stay-in-place order

As of April 1, 2020

Due to the Governor’s shelter in place order Park Forest’s Village Hall is closed to the public. Building Department services have been suspended or altered until the order is lifted. During this time the Building De...