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Rebuilding Together-Metro Chicago application period extended to Jan. 15

The Housing Authority plans to accept applications for the Housing Choice Voucher Program, Dec. 15

The Housing Authority of Park Forest will be accepting applications for the Housing Choice Voucher Program (formerly called Section 8) Waitlist on Friday, December 15, 2023. Only 150 applications will be available for selection on the waitlist. Applicatio...

Rebuilding Together-Metro Chicago, Village announce grant program aimed at rehabbing homes

Rebuilding Together - Metro Chicago and the Village of Park Forest announced their collaboration for National Rebuilding Day 2024 and the Safe at Home program earlier this week.

These initiatives aim to enrich the quality of life for Park Forest residents ...

Nominations for the Sam Montella Business Person of the Year Award due Oct. 31

Park Forest's Economic Development Advisory Group (EDAG) is seeking nominations for the EDAG 2023 Sam Montella Business Person of the Year. 

The deadline is Oct. 31.

The EDAG Sam Montella Business Person of the Year award is an annual award to reco...

Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund program closing late next month

Homeowners have a little more than a month to apply for a state grant that can assist with mortgages, property taxes, insurance, and HOA fees.

Illinois will no longer accept applications on Oct 31., for the Homeowner Assistance Fund Program.

Illinois Homeow...

Village of Park Forest celebrates National Hispanic American Heritage Month

The Village of Park Forest is celebrating National Hispanic American Heritage Month.

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept 15 to Oct 15 by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citize...

Park Forest hosts family-friendly 'Night on the Town' event on Saturday

The Village of Park Forest hosts "Night on Town" Saturday on the Village Green from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., giving residents another opportunity to enjoy summer. 

Park Foresters are invited to the game night-themed event, offering giveaways, c...

The Village of Park Forest announces the winners of last week's basket raffle

The Village of Park Forest announced the winners of last week's basket raffle. The giveaway is part of "Resident Appreciation Month." 

Last week, the Village hosted a raffle where residents could come to Village Hall and enter their name...

Hundreds of Park Foresters attend Resident Appreciation BBQ

Hundreds of Park Foresters gathered for the annual Resident Appreciation  BBQ on Wednesday. The event doubles as the official kick-off to Main Street Nights - the summer-long concert series on the Village Green.

Village staff and elected officials...

The Village of Park Forest announces the winners of last week's water bill raffle

The Village of Park Forest announced the winners of last week's water bill raffle. The giveaway is part of "Resident Appreciation Month." 

Last week, the Village hosted a raffle where residents could come to Village Hall and ent...

Resident Appreciation BBQ, Main Street Nights kick off on Wednesday

The Village of Park Forest hosts its annual Resident Appreciation BBQ on Wednesday, June 14, on the Village Green at 6 p.m.

The event has been going on since 2014 with Village employees and elected officials serving residents. 

Village Manager Tom ...

Village hosts Housing Fair on May 6

Have you ever thought about home ownership but need help navigating the process? The Village of Park Forest is hosting a Housing Fair on Saturday, May 6 at 10 a.m. at Village Hall, to help residents interested in buying homes.

Park Forest Communit...

The Village of Park Forest partners with IHDA to provide roofing repairs to homeowners

The Village of Park Forest has partnered with the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) to provide roofing repair and replacement loans of up to $21,500 to eligible homeowners.

Village Planner Andrew Brown said Park Forest had been hoping a program...

'Tis the season of giving! Park Forest hosting Hat, Scarf, and Gloves Giveaway Saturday

The season of giving is in full swing in Park Forest. 

The village will host a hat, scarf, and gloves giveaway this Saturday at Village Hall. Additionally, the village is giving away any remaining in-stock coats that are on hand. There will also b...

Park Forest Hats, Scarfs, and Gloves Giveaway, Dec. 10

The Commission of Human Relations at Village of Park Forest will host a coats, hats, scarfs, gloves, and turkey giveaway at Village Hall on Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

Donation of coats, hats, scarfs, and gloves are still being accepted. To don...

Quarterly Business Breakfast with SBAC

Businesses: you are invited to join the Village of Park Forest at their December Quarterly Business Breakfast with the Small Business Advisory Council (SBAC)!

The quarterly business breakfast is a networking opportunity for businesses in the community to d...

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...

Nominate Your Park Forest Business Person of the Year by Nov. 30

Park Forest's Economic Development Advisory Group (EDAG) is seeking nominations for the EDAG 2022 Sam Montella Business Person of the Year. 

The EDAG Sam Montella Business Person of the Year award is an annual award to recognize Park Fore...

Main Street Market continues

The Main Street Market is having another successful year. The Market takes place on Main Street, just across from Victory Centre, and offers a variety of fresh flowers, fresh fruits, vegetables, bakery goods, herbs and dairy products. Local businesses are...

Main Street Fest ft. CeCe Peniston, Aug. 20

Join the Village of Park Forest for the Main Street Fest, Saturday, Aug. 20, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Join the village at 349 Main Street, Park Forest IL, 60466. The event is free as is parking, but registration is a MUST. VIP tickets are available as well ...

Main Street Fest, Paint n' Sip, Aug. 20

Join the Village of Park Forest for an afternoon of painting n' sipping on Saturday, Aug. 20, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m at 349 Main Street, Park Forest IL, 60466 .  No painting experience needed, just bring your creativity. All supplies will be provi...

Quarterly Business Breakfast, Sept. 15

• FREE to attend
• Complimentary Light Breakfast 
• Networking

Thursday, September 15, 2022 from 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Doors open at 7:45 a.m.

To RSVP: Call 708-283-5617 or visit the link below:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/399116978627

Volunteers needed for Night on the Town!

Volunteers are needed for the Village of Park Forest's Night on the Town on Aug. 6, 2022!

Volunteer's will work 3:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Please bring a bottle of water!

Can be Counted as Volunteer Hours!

Questions?

Please contact Evelyn Randle, Community Relation...

Fiorenzo lands Park Forest Business Person of the Year Award a third time

Park Forest's Sam Montella Business Person of the Year Award recipient for 2021 is Janet Fiorenzo of Tower Cleaners. 

View the award presentation below.

Read on...

Quarterly Business Breakfast - Breakfast With the Board

You are invited to join the Village of Park Forest Mayor and the Board of Trustees for an IN-PERSON informal and engaging breakfast and panel discussion.

• FREE to attend
• Complimentary Breakfast Buffet
• Networking
• Hear the Goals of the Board
• Get the most recent V...

Business After Hours

Join us for a Business After Hours at Dining On The Green.  We're eager to get back to face-to-face networking. Hosted in partnership with the Chicago Southland Chamber and Rotary Club of Chicago Heights-Park Forest. Light refreshments w...

Annual Community Clean Up

Volunteers Needed!

Join us for the Park Forest Annual Community Clean Up!

April 2, 2022 from 9am-Noon.

Meet at Hidden Meadows Golf Range, 23521 Crawford Avenue, Park Forest, IL 60466.

Bring gloves and dress for the weather!

**Sponsored by the Park Forest Susta...

Resident attendance sought at March 16 planning meeting for future of downtown

Park Forest is creating a blueprint for the future of the Village's DownTown. The new plan, created by the community, will result in a set of policies and programs that direct future growth and development in the area. 

The Village is ask...

Park Forest seeks input from business community and residents on new DownTown Plan

Park Forest is seeking the input of the business community and residents in developing the Village's new DownTown Master Plan. 

A special workshop for business leaders will be held on Wednesday, March 16, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., at Dini...

Video: Park Forest celebrates Black History Month

Did you miss Park Forest's Black History Month Celebration? Click below to watch it now. 

Comcast Business brings advanced network technology to Downtown Park Forest

Comcast Business announced last week that it has expanded its advanced network infrastructure in Downtown Park Forest, adding a half mile of fiber optic cable along Forest Blvd, Victory Drive, Main Street and Liberty Drive. The expansion, which will bring...

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

Ten years after becoming the first-ever recipient of the Park Forest Business Person of the Year Award, Janet Fiorenzo is now the first ever two-time recipient of the award.Fiorenzo was officially recognized as the 2019 Sam Montella Park Forest Business P...

Grocery store expected to open after new year now hiring

An estimated 80-plus jobs will be filled in the coming months as a new Park Forest grocer prepares to open just after the new year.Jet Foods, to be located at 120 Orchard Drive, will anchor Orchard Park Plaza which was recently purchased by Freedom Develo...

Park Forest welcomes AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps volunteers

An AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) team is again set for service in the Village of Park Forest this summer.The NCCC team this week begins its first of an eight-week stay in Park Forest.“The Village of Park Forest is very happy – and fo...

Video: Park Forest Community Oscar Awards 2022

On January 28, 2022, Park Forest held the Park Forest Community Oscar Awards at Freedom Hall. Click below to view the video now!