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Village hosts Job Fair on May 27

Job seekers, listen up! The Village of Park Forest is hosting a job fair on Saturday at Village Hall.

The fair will run from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., with several prospective employers on hand. Community Relations Coordinator Evelyn Randle said the event is a...

Homewood Disposal provides yard waste options for Park Forest residents

Residents across Park Forest are spending more time on their lawns as summer nears. Yard work often has residents looking for ways to dispose of yard waste.

Homewood Disposal will pick up yard waste, but they have specific requirements: 

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Village reminds residents that lengthy grass can lead to citations

All across Park Forest, residents are mowing their grass and planting their gardens as winter is behind them, and the sunny, warmer days of spring and summer lie ahead.

Village Code Enforcement Manager Jerry Martin says now is a perfect time to remind resi...

Housing Authority of Park Forest implements new incentive for property owners

The Housing Authority of Park Forest (HAPF) has implemented a new incentive for property owners this year.

Starting April 1., the HAPF is offering a one-time $300 signing bonus for units leased to new and current Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) participants. ...

Park Forest takes proactive approach to rid community of abandoned, dilapidated houses

Name any place, and more than likely, and you'll find abandoned or dilapidated houses. Unfortunately, the Village of Park Forest has its fair share of abandoned or run-down homes. 

However, the Village's code enforcement manager ...

The Department of Public Works announces upcoming roadwork project for Shabbona Drive

Construction season is in full swing in the Village of Park Forest. The Department of Public Works (DPW) announced roadwork would begin on Shabbona Drive between Sauk Trail and Indianwood this summer, with crews preparing the area doing tree protection in...

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...