Forest Park Review

09/04/2024

D91 will introduce the following three programs: Parent & Pancake Series, D91 Affinity Groups, Parent University Workshops

Forest Park School District 91 is expanding their Parent University with three new programs this fall.

09/04/2024

Compliance appears high, as underage teens go undercover to help police

Businesses in Forest Park seem to be complying with laws that ban the sale of to***co products to those under 21, with the number of violations issued by the police going down.

09/01/2024

At the village council meeting Aug. 26, Altenheim officials made a presentation, proposing to repurchase a portion of land it sold to the village over two decades ago.

At the village council meeting Aug. 26, Altenheim officials proposed repurchasing a portion of land it sold to the village.

08/30/2024

After reapplying for a special use permit, the dispensary will likely start interior construction in mid-September

After reapplying for a special use permit, Bloc Dispensary will likely start interior construction in mid-September

08/30/2024

According to Chiappetta, the Forest Park Fire Department is far busier than its neighbor stations, especially for a department with only “one ambulance, one fire engine and a ladder truck.”

Have you ever wondered how busy your Forest Park Fire Department is?

08/30/2024

The Forest Park Environmental Control Commission has announced its first annual environmental awards for residents and groups that have made an impact with sustainability efforts and climate action.

The Forest Park Environmental Control Commission has announced its first annual environmental awards with nominations open until Sept. 30.

08/29/2024

Brave waterfolk crafted kooky boats out of cardboard and duct tape earlier in August to race across the finish line at the Aquatic Center’s pool.

Brave waterfolk crafted kooky boats out of cardboard and duct tape earlier in August to race across the finish line at the Aquatic Center’s pool. It’s not for the faint of heart. After all, paper sinks. But not for this group. A smattering of kids built boats sturdy enough to get them to the end...

08/28/2024

The owners said they are closing their doors at 7228 Circle Ave. because of high taxes and zoning restrictions.

Let’s Play Work, an indoor space in Forest Park that caters to adults and their children, will be closing late next month.

08/28/2024

Zucchini blossoms from Piacere Mio, Hibiscus agave Old Fashioned from NRebozo, see what's to eat and drink in Forest Park in our 2024 Eats Magazine!

You can pick-up a copy of the magazine at these locations: forestparkreview.com/where-to-buy-a-newspaper/

We also want to thank TakeOut 25 Oak Park for sponsoring Eats this year!

Pick-up your copy of the Eats Magazine starting August 28th at these locations

08/28/2024

Lack of communication plays a role in confusion

Proviso D209 teachers prepare for back to school by purchasing their own classroom supplies as orders through the district lag.

08/27/2024

Forest Park’s fire department’s underfunded pensions are putting the future of local firefighters at risk, officials said.

08/26/2024

The deadline for enrollment for 2024 Summer EBT benefits is Aug. 31.

Summer EBT, also known as Sun Bucks, provides families with school-aged children with a one-time benefit of $120 for summer groceries per eligible child.

Applications for the Illinois Summer EBT program, which will provide $120 for groceries per eligible child, are due by Aug. 31.

08/23/2024

Public libraries across Chicago’s western suburbs are receiving grants from the state to enhance their programs and lending materials.

08/23/2024

Proviso Township High School District 209 is looking to September to finalize its search for a new superintendent.

Proviso Township High School District 209 is continuing their search for a new superintendent, with hopes of finalizing a contract by mid-September.

08/23/2024

Folks, this is not a complaint. It's just the facts. We weren't able to purchase a seat and dedicated WiFi (It was $1,000 or more), so we went with the free option.
That means Jess got the last seat in the free press area (no dedicated seat), where it's elbow-to-elbow, and where her hot spot is competing with lawd knows how many other devices for the same bandwidth. And it's a tussle. She's winning sometimes. She can't get a good WiFi or cellular signal, so we're winging it.
She's texting me or calling it in (like in the old days when we had to do it with pay phones). So ... we may be a bit slow. But we'll have it all. And you'll love it.
Please follow along and support local journalism. Against all the odds, when all the balloons have deflated and all of the cameras have decamped, we're still here for you.

Jessica Mordacq joins 50,000 visitors coming to the DNC, taking a local look at the convention and what it means for Forest Park.

08/22/2024

Rhythm and Blues Cafe, a new restaurant in Forest Park, blends soulful live music with a menu that pays homage to Southern favorites and creates a vibrant addition to the community.

08/22/2024

Julie Brown (née Huebner) first became interested in genealogy in a history class at Proviso East High School in the late 1970s. Little did she know that decades later, this class project would lead her to create a family tree that spanned 13 generations.

08/21/2024

On Aug. 24, the annual Garage Galleries will be underway in Forest Park for a 10th year. The event is a volunteer-driven neighborhood art walk that highlights the work of artists from Forest Park and the surrounding neighborhoods.

08/21/2024

The Proviso Township High School District 209’s board of education unanimously approved last week keeping International Baccalaureate programming for this year despite some members’ trepidation about its low enrollment.

Proviso Township High School District 209's Board of Education approved the IB program at all high schools for this school year despite drop in enrollment.

08/21/2024

The excitement is palpable! Lil John and the Illinois delegation roll call. Check it out!

08/21/2024

Tonight, tomorrow and Thursday. We got you covered. Follow our local coverage of the DNC live!

Jessica Mordacq joins 50,000 visitors coming to the DNC, taking a local look at the convention and what it means for Forest Park.

08/21/2024

Rep. La Shawn Ford held an Aug. 20 fundraiser at the Billy Goat Tavern & Grill on the near West Side. Though he’s running for re-election in November, he said the event wasn’t as much a fundraiser as it was a way to get West Siders together to rally around the Harris-Walz ticket.

Rep. La Shawn Ford held an Aug. 20 fundraiser at the Billy Goat Tavern & Grill on the near West Side. The event was more of a rally.

08/19/2024

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Come see Ron Baker Jr. at ComedyPlex this weekend! Tickets can be purchased at comedyplex.com.

08/19/2024

Want to know what is happening at the DNC and what it means for you? Staff reporter Jessica Mordacq is updating us live about what she sees and why it matters. Follow along here: https://www.forestparkreview.com/2024/08/19/live-dnc-coverage/

08/18/2024

In a statement to district families on Saturday, Interim Supt. Alexander Aschoff said district administration was notified by the Maywood Police Department of a car accident involving a vehicle that impacted the Proviso East High School building.

A car crashed into Proviso East High School early Saturday morning. District officials say no injuries were reported.

08/18/2024

A fourth year of math is now a graduation requirement for Proviso East and Proviso West beginning with the graduation class of 2029.

The Proviso District 209 board of education approved an additional fourth year of math to the graduation requirements for next year's incoming freshmen.

08/17/2024

Forest Park School District 91 welcomed families and the community at the annual Back to School Picnic Tuesday, an event designed to generate excitement about the first day of school.

Forest Park School District 91 celebrated the start of the 2024 school year with a Back to School Picnic for the whole community.

08/16/2024

The village council approved a resolution Aug. 12 to increase police enforcement during some of the deadliest times of the year for vehicle travel.

The village council approved a resolution to increase police enforcement during some of the deadliest times of the year for vehicle travel.

08/15/2024

Proviso Township High School District 209’s board of education is set to vote on whether to continue to offer International Baccalaureate programming at the high schools during this week’s board meeting.

The Proviso Township High School District 209 board of education will be voting on whether to continue to offer IB programming to students.

08/15/2024

Forest Park’s public safety pensions — which police and fire staff help fund while working and are paid annually after retiring — are severely underfunded, as they’ve been for the last several years.

Forest Park’s public safety pensions are severely underfunded, as they’ve been for the last several years.