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New Cook County property tax tool shows residents where their money is going as tax due date looms

Property owners in Cook County have a new tool that will show them where their tax money goes. 

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas launched a new online tool on Tuesday, "Where Your Money Goes," that gives property owners a breakdown of ...

Notice of proposed property tax levy for the Village

I.   A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy for the Village of Park Forest shall be held on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Hall, Board Room, 350 Victory Drive, Park Forest, Illinois.

Any person desiring to appe...

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 officials urge residents to purchase vehicle stickers as deadline looms

Time is ticking for residents of Park Forest to purchase their vehicle stickers.

Assistant Finance Director Sharon Floyd reminded residents to purchase stickers by May 1.

"Vehicle stickers must be purchased and properly displayed on all vehicles regist...

Village secures millions in grants to improve infrastructure across Park Forest

Construction season is underway, and the Village of Park Forest plans to utilize nearly $4 million in grant funds to make improvements in the community this year. 

The Department of Public Works Assistant Director Nick Christie said the Village ap...

Breaking down where your tax dollars go

Often, residents ask, "Where are my tax dollars going?"

Citizens often express their concerns about taxes paid to the Village. A common thought is the Village is responsible for its entire tax bill. Nevertheless, that's not the case.

The reality i...

Park Forest residents should expect delays in receiving their water bills due to production issues

The Park Forest Finance Department announced residents would receive their water bills at a later date due to complications with the production company. At this time, it is unknown when residents will receive their water bills in the mail. Residents would...

Park Forest enters new electric aggregation program in April

The Village of Park Forest is participating in an electric aggregation program in April. Carrie Malfeo, the Sustainability Coordinator for the Village, says this means residential and small business customers will receive a fixed rate per kWh which will n...

Park Forest vehicle stickers for 2023-24 go on sale March 1

Park Forest is rolling out a new vehicle sticker for 2023-24 that touts the Village’s grant funding success since 2005.

 The new sticker offers a picturesque view of the Village’s Central Park Wetlands just above language that refers to Park Fores...

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...

The Village of Park Forest receives the GFOA Award for the 28th consecutive year

The Village of Park Forest has received the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the 28th consecutive year.

The award was presented in front of the Village Board to Mark Pries, the Village's finance d...

Park Forest Village Board to discuss a zero percent tax levy increase

The Park Forest Village Board will discuss a zero percent tax levy increase for the upcoming fiscal year 2023/2024 budget. 

In November, Mark Pries, Park Forest's Finance Director, addressed the Village Board by providing an update on the village'...

Park Forest using estimates for April water billing amounts

Due to issues resulting from the impact of the coronavirus and Illinois’ stay-at-home order, Park Forest’s water billing is undergoing temporary changes. Park Forest usually utilizes meter readers who travel throughout the community to...

Park Forest wins Distinguished Budget Award a 25th consecutive time

The Village of Park Forest for the 25th consecutive year has received the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.

The award represents a significant achievement for Park Forest. It reflects the co...

Public hearing for proposed property tax levy, Dec. 2

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR THE VILLAGE OF PARK FOREST

I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy for the Village of Park Forest shall be held on Monday, December 2, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Hall, Board Room, 350 Victo...

Village to hold financial update meeting, Nov. 2

The Park Forest Board of Trustees will meet with village department heads Saturday, Nov. 2, to discuss village finances.The meeting will cover several areas including:

• Preliminary Fiscal Year 2019 Year End Results
• Current Year Trends
• Tax Levy Projections
• Depa...

Public Notice: Village to present proposed 2021-22 budget at June 7 meeting

Park Forest residents are invited to attend a Public Hearing, Monday, June 7, 2021 at 7 p.m. at Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive, on the Board of Trustees’ proposed 2021/2022 budget.

Residents may review Park Forest's proposed budget loca...

Village assures residents of no duplicate charges after vendor mistakenly mails duplicate bills

The Village of Park Forest is aware that some residents have received duplicate water bills this month.The vendor responsible for mailing the duplicate bills is investigating the matter. Residents who received duplicate water bills this month sho...