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  1. Home

  2. Village Services

    1. Building Department
    2. Fire Department
    3. Garbage & Recycling
    4. Housing Authority
    5. Jolly Trolley
    6. Library
    7. Police Department
    8. Recreation, Parks & Community Health
    9. View All Departments
    10. Water Department & Customer Service
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  3. Government

    1. Agendas & Minutes
    2. Boards & Commissions
      1. Beautification Award Committee
      2. Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
      3. Commission on Human Relations
      4. Economic Development Advisory Group
      5. Environment Commission
      6. Equal Employment Opportunity Review Board
      7. Fire and Police Advisory Council
      8. Housing Authority
      9. Planning and Zoning Commission
      10. Recreation & Parks Advisory Board
      11. Senior Citizens Advisory Commission
        1. Senior Resources
      12. Veterans Commission
      13. Youth Commission
    3. Civic Leadership Academy
      1. About the Academy
      2. Contact Information
    4. Departments
      1. Administration
        1. Ask the Village 
        2. Meet Village Hall
        3. SouthCom Federal Agenda
        4. Village Facebook Pages
      2. Building & Community Development
        1. Building Department Contacts
        2. Buying a House
        3. Change of Occupancy Inspections
        4. Contractors
        5. Foreclosure Information
        6. Housing Authority
        7. Municipal Code of Ordinances
        8. Opening a Business
        9. Permits
        10. Signage Information
        11. Transfer Stamps
        12. Vacant Building Registration
        13. Voluntary Inspection Program
        14. Zoning Map
      3. DownTown Park Forest
        1. Dining on the Green
          1. Dining On The Green Fees and Contract
          2. Reserving Dining On The Green
        2. Downtown Businesses
        3. DownTown Master Plan
        4. Hometown Heroes Banner Program
        5. Leasing Opportunities
          1. Additional Leasing Options
          2. Leasing In DownTown Park Forest
      4. Economic Development & Planning
        1. Community Relations
          1. Fair Housing
            1. Chicago Area Fair Housing Alliance (CAFHA)
            2. Diversity Dinners
            3. South Suburban Housing Center
          2. Living in Park Forest
            1. Cooperative Homes
            2. Living in Park Forest
            3. Mediation Task Force
            4. Rentals
            5. Single Family Homes
            6. Upcoming Events
          3. Upcoming Events
        2. DownTown Master Plan 
        3. Economic Development
          1. Available Sites & Buildings
            1. Buildings For Sale
            2. Land For Sale
            3. Retail-Office Sites To Lease
          2. Business Newsletters
          3. Sam Montella Business Person of the Year Award
          4. Business Registration
          5. Business Resources
          6. Demographics
          7. Development Opportunities
            1. Current Developments
          8. Grant Opportunities
          9. Incentives
          10. Opening a Business in Park Forest
            1. Commercial
            2. Home Based Business
          11. Planning
            1. Comprehensive Planning
            2. Development Review Process
            3. Maps
            4. Planning Approval
            5. Sustainability
            6. Zoning
          12. Rebuild Together Metro Chicago and Park Forest
          13. The Village of Park Forest Business Support Loan Program
        4. Planning
          1. Comprehensive Planning
          2. Development Review Process
          3. Maps
          4. Planning and Zoning Approval
      5. Finance
        1. BSAOnline.com
        2. Budget Information
        3. IMRF Employer Cost & Participation Information - Public Act 101-0504
        4. Invoices Paid
        5. Village Stickers & Animal Registrations
        6. Water Department & Customer Service
      6. Fire Department
        1. About the Department
          1. Address and Directions
          2. Apparatus
            1. Administrative
            2. Ambulances
            3. Engines
            4. Fire Prevention
            5. Technical Rescue
            6. Support
          3. Contact Us
          4. Department Personnel
            1. Career Division
              1. Black Shift
              2. Gold Shift
              3. Red Shift
              4. Week Day Lieutenant
            2. Paid on Call Division
          5. Facilities
            1. Fire Station
            2. Training Site
          6. Frequently Asked Questions
          7. History
          8. IAFF Local 1263
          9. Management Team
            1. Deputy Fire Chief
            2. Fire Chief
            3. Fire Prevention Captain
            4. Administrative Assistant
            5. Office Technician
          10. Mission Statement and Values
          11. Organizational Chart
        2. Emergency Services
          1. Combined Agency Response Team
          2. Communications
          3. Emergency Medical Services
          4. Fire Suppression
          5. Hazardous Materials
          6. Training
        3. Employment Opportunities
          1. About Park Forest
          2. Apply Now
          3. Becoming a Firefighter
          4. Benefits
          5. CPAT Testing
          6. Salary
        4. Fire Prevention
          1. Above Ground Fuel Tanks
          2. Alarm Installation, Testing, and Maintenance
          3. Fire Alarm Systems
            1. Alarm Plan Review
            2. Inspection Information
          4. Fire Lanes
          5. Fire Protection Systems
          6. Forms and Applications
          7. Knox Box Requirements
          8. Occupancy Permits
          9. Street Address Requirements
          10. Wood Truss Warning Signs
        5. Fire Prevention Week Activities
          1. Fire Prevention Week Open House
          2. Car Seat Safety Check
          3. Fire Prevention Week Pop Ups
          4. Park Forest Interactive Fire Safety Messages
        6. News and Information
          1. Annual Reports
          2. Links
          3. Medication Disposal
          4. Recent News
          5. Upcoming Events
        7. Programs and Services
          1. CodeRED Emergency Notifications
          2. Emergency Information Form
          3. Notice of Privacy Practices
          4. Rent a Knox Box
          5. Request a Record or Report
          6. Safe Haven - Abandoned Infant Protection
          7. Satisfaction Survey
        8. Public Education
          1. Baby Sitting Classes
          2. Block Party Presentations
          3. Career Day Presentations
          4. Child Car Seat Safety
          5. CPR Programs
            1. PFFD CPR Classes
            2. Hands Only CPR
          6. Crowd Manager Training Course
          7. Fire Extinguisher Training
          8. Fire Safety Programs
          9. Fire Station Tours
          10. Home Fire Inspections
          11. Park Forests Fire Safety Messages
          12. Pre-School Fire Safety Classes
          13. Senior Fire Safety Classes
        9. Safety Information
          1. Carbon Monoxide
          2. Cold Weather Safety
          3. Fireworks
          4. First Aid
          5. General Fire Safety
          6. Halloween
          7. Holiday Safety
          8. Severe Weather Safety
          9. Warm Weather Safety
      7. Housing Authority
      8. Police Department
        1. Annual Report
        2. Citizen Complaints
        3. Commend an Employee
        4. Community Relations
        5. Divisions and Units
          1. Investigations
          2. K-9 Unit
          3. Organizational Chart
          4. Patrol
          5. Records
          6. Senior Command Staff
          7. Special Assignments
        6. Domestic Violence
        7. Forms
        8. Join the Force!
          1. Civilian Positions
          2. Eligibility List
          3. Lateral Transfer Candidates
          4. New Police Officer Candidates
        9. Juvenile Services
          1. B.I.C.Y.C.L.E Program
          2. Juvenile Arrestee Screening
          3. Youth Violence Prevention
        10. Pay for Alarm Permit or Crime Free Housing license
        11. Police Training
        12. Policies
        13. Problem Oriented Policing Program
        14. Social Media Comment Policy
      9. Public Works
        1. Bids & RFPs
        2. County, State and Township Roads
        3. Frozen & Burst Water Pipes
        4. Garbage & Recycling
        5. Hydrant Flushing
        6. Lawn Restoration
        7. Lead Pipe Self-Service
        8. Links to Village Plans
        9. Maps
        10. Mosquito Control
        11. Other Utilities
        12. Parking & Transportation
          1. Jolly Trolley
          2. Metra
          3. PACE
        13. Sewer
          1. Sanitary Sewer System
          2. Storm Sewer System
        14. Snow & Ice Removal
        15. Street Sweeping
        16. Water
          1. Water Main Breaks
          2. Water Quality Reports
      10. Recreation, Parks & Community Health
        1. Beautification Awards
        2. Clubs & Organizations
        3. Community Health
          1. Health & Exercise
          2. IDPH Covid-19
          3. Senior Resource
          4. Utility Assistance
        4. Events
          1. Holiday Tree Lighting
        5. Facility Rentals
        6. Gardening Tips
        7. Memorial Trees and Bench Program
        8. Metra Station Bike Lockers
        9. OnLine Registration
        10. Parks & Facilities
          1. Aqua Center
          2. Bark District Dog Park
          3. Central Park Wetlands
          4. Freedom Hall
          5. Nature Center
          6. Old Plank Road Trail
          7. Parks
            1. Central Park Pavilion
            2. Logan Park Pavilion
            3. Skateboard Park
            4. Somonauk Park Pavilion
            5. Super Cooker Rental
          8. Rail Fan Park
          9. Tennis & Health Club
          10. Village Green
        11. Programs & Classes
          1. Camps
          2. Community Health
          3. Dance
          4. First Aid & Safety
          5. Health and Wellness
          6. Public Access - Register Online
          7. Registration Instructions
          8. South Suburban Special Recreation Association
          9. Special Interest
          10. Sports
          11. Sports Organizations
          12. Swim Lessons
          13. Softball Leagues
          14. Teen Zone
          15. Tennis Lessons
          16. Trips
        12. Recreation & Parks Advisory Board
        13. Recreation & Parks Department History
        14. Senior Opportunities
        15. South Suburban Special Recreation Association
        16. Trips
        17. Volunteering
    5. Elected Officials
      1. Regional & State Officials
      2. Village Board Members
      3. Comments from the Mayor
    6. Municipal Code of Ordinances
    7. Transparency
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  4. Live

    1. About Park Forest
    2. Apply for a Job
    3. Apply for a Solicitors License
    4. Apply for the Park Forest Scholarship
    5. Attend a Board Meeting
    6. Become a Volunteer
    7. Check out Park Forest's videos on YouTube
    8. Experience Park Forest
    9. Fill out a Freedom of Information Request
    10. Follow Park Forest on Twitter
    11. Film and Broadcast Your Event on Cable Access
    12. Like Park Forest on Facebook
    13. Meet with Board Members
    14. Network with the Business Community
    15. Read Park Forest's Publications
    16. Receive Emergency Notifications
    17. Review Park Forest's Legislative Agenda
    18. Run for Elected Office in Park Forest
    19. View the Board of Trustees' Goals
    20. Watch a Board Meeting
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  5. Grow

    1. Available Sites & Buildings
    2. Building Permits
    3. Business Newsletters
    4. Business Registration
    5. Business Renewal Payment
    6. Business Resources
    7. Demographics
    8. Development Opportunities
    9. Doing Business in Park Forest
    10. Incentives
    11. Planning
    12. Shopping & Services Guide
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  6. Discover

    1. Aqua Center
    2. Arts
      1. Freedom Hall
      2. Main Street Nights
    3. Businesses
    4. Central Park Wetlands
    5. Document Center
    6. Farmers' Market
      1. Double Value Bucks Program
    7. History
    8. Helpful Links
    9. Library
    10. Nature Center
    11. Parks
      1. Central Park
      2. Dog Park
      3. Logan Park
      4. Skateboard Park
      5. Somonauk Park
    12. Pay For
      1. Alarm Permits
      2. Business Renewal Payment
      3. Animal Registrations
      4. Crime Free Housing License
      5. Downtown PF Business
      6. Parking/Municipal Tickets
      7. Utility Bill
      8. Vehicle Sticker
    13. Register For
      1. Email Newsletter
      2. Emergency System Notification
      3. Voting
    14. Sustainability
      1. About Us
        1. Awards & Recognition
          1. Certification Processes
        2. Get Involved
        3. Greenest Region Corps
        4. Sustainability Office
      2. Analysis and Reports
        1. Commitments
        2. Flooding in Park Forest
        3. Greenhouse Gas Inventories
        4. Park Forest in the Future
        5. Plans
        6. Other Analyses
      3. Downtown Planters
      4. Earth Month 2023
      5. Electric Vehicle and Charging Station
        1. Electric Car Charging
        2. Metra Station Bike Lockers
      6. Environment Commission
      7. Katherine "Katie" Armstrong Sustainability Award
      8. Programs
        1. Home Repair & Accessibility Program
          1. Park Forest Home Repair & Accessibility Program Open House
      9. Recycling
        1. Christmas Tree and Light Recycling
        2. Composting
        3. Event Recycling
        4. E-Waste Recycling
        5. RecycleFest
        6. Recycling Education
        7. Reuse and Recycling Guide
        8. Village Hall Waste Audit
        9. What can I recycle?
          1. How can I get rid of other stuff?
      10. Resources
        1. Green Living Tips
        2. Maps
        3. Our Publications
        4. Our Videos
      11. Save Energy
        1. Energy Incentive Programs
          1. Commercial Energy Efficiency Incentive Programs
          2. Residential Energy Efficiency Incentive Programs
        2. Green Electricity Aggregation
        3. Solar Power
          1. Real Time Solar Production
          2. Solar Permits and Regulations
      12. Save Water
        1. Rain Barrels
        2. Rain Garden Incentive Program
      13. Village of Park Forest Electric Aggregation Program
      14. Yard
        1. Apiaries & Chicken Coops
        2. Community Gardens
        3. Composting
        4. Gardening Series
        5. Main Street Market
        6. Mulch and EQ Compost
        7. Parkway Tree Cost Share Program
        8. Seed Library
    15. Tennis & Health Club
    16. View
      1. Agendas & Minutes
      2. Bids & RFPs
      3. Board Meetings
      4. Budget & Financial Reports
      5. Business Directory
      6. Document Center
      7. Event Calendar
      8. Garbage & Recycling Schedule
      9. Live Broadcast
      10. Municipal Code of Ordinances
      11. News
      12. Publications
      13. Street Sweeping Schedule
      14. Village Map
    17. Village Hall
    18. Explore Park Forest
      1. Housing Options to LIVE
      2. Living in Park Forest
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  7. Feature Links

    1. Bids & RFPs
    2. Document Center
    3. Sustainability
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