Week Ending - October 29th, 2021 |
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Happy Halloween weekend! This week, we proudly present the newest edition of the Village of Forest Park e-newsletter that is full of news, events and resources to give you a sense of what's happening in Forest Park.
If you haven't already, please take a moment to complete the communications survey, which closes tonight. Also, today is the last day to apply for the Cook County Rental Assistance program. More information on both can be found below. And if you are receiving this from a friend and want to register, please click here to sign up. Have a fun and safe Halloween weekend!
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9th Annual Forest Park Casket Races |
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Post event, Laurie Kokenes, Executive Director, Forest Park Chamber of Commerce & Development, offered, "We are beyond thrilled with the success of the 9th Annual Casket Races. The weather was perfect, attendance was at an all-time high and the creativity put forth by the teams this year was the icing on the cake. We had 16 teams, 13 sponsors, 5 local vendors and 250+ kids and families that took advantage of the beautiful weather to go trick or treating on Madison and patronize local businesses. We are grateful to our generous sponsors who supported this event and to all who participated, and we look forward to the annual Holiday Walk on December 3."
To view photos from the event, please visit the Chamber's Facebook Page.
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Village Communications Survey |
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The Village of Forest Park is conducting a communications survey to help us better communicate with you. The survey will only take a few minutes to complete. Click here to participate in the survey. The survey will close today, October 29th.
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Cook County Rental Assistance |
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If you are in need of rental assistance, the Cook County Emergency Rental Assistance Program has resources available to help. To find out if you qualify, and to apply, please click here for more information. The deadline for applying is today, October 29th.
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After a successful pilot program that began in March of 2021, the Forest Park Police Department will roll out its body worn camera program to all officers on November 1, 2021.
By the Illinois Compiled Statutes, a village the size of Forest Park is to implement a body worn camera program by January 1, 2025. With the program being rolled out in November 2021, the Forest Park Police Department is in compliance with state law several years early and before many local jurisdictions.
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The Altenheim Demolition Project is nearing completion. Please see below for updated photos of the site. |
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Village of Forest Park Trick-or-Treat Hours |
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Invasion of the Scarecrows
The scarecrows have taken over Forest Park! Over 100 scarecrows are spread around the Village. Click here for a map that shares the locations throughout Forest Park.
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Illinois Department of Public Health COVID-19 Halloween and Fall Festivities Guidance |
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The Illinois Department of Public Health has issued guidance for navigating Covid-19 protocols during Fall/Halloween. To read the official press release outlining the guidance, please click here.
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Republic Services has put together a handy tip sheet for how to deal with properly disposing of Halloween decorations/costumes. More information below. |
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Many residents might now be able to use their mobile phones to send text messages to 911 during emergencies. The ‘Text-to-911’ service is available to AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon customers living in or traveling through the West Suburban Consolidated Dispatch service area, which serves the villages of Forest Park, Oak Park and River Forest.
This service is especially beneficial for individuals with speech or hearing impairments. For more information about this service, including how and when it should be used, click here.
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On Tuesday, November 2nd, flu shots will be available at the Howard Mohr Community Center from 10am - 1pm. IDPH will also be providing Covid-19 vaccines and booster shots. For more information, please see the flyer below. |
ComEd Bill Payment Assistance |
To help customers stay current with their energy bills, and to avoid additional fees, ComEd has two available programs for those needing assistance.
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federal program that can help you stay warm in during winter by providing eligible customers with a one-time payment towards your energy bills.
The Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP) is a choice within Illinois LIHEAP to help manage energy bills year-round.
Applications for LIHEAP and PIPP can be submitted online, by phone or in person and are available at your Local Administering Agency. Visit LIHEAPillinois.com for more information.
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Senior News and Resources |
Missed the latest edition of the Forest Park Senior newsletter? No worries, click here to read the newsletter on the latest news and resources for seniors.
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Upcoming Park District Events |
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Trunk or Treat: On October 30th, join the Park District of Forest Park for Trunk or Treat. During the event, you will "transform the trunk of your car into a Halloween Candy paradise! Help us surprise trick or treaters by decorating the trunk of your car and passing out treats in the Roos Recreation Center parking lot! Participation is free, but registration is required to secure a spot.
Registration is only needed for those wishing to decorate a car/table and pass out treats. Participants are responsible for their own decorations and treats. Treats must be individually wrapped." More information is available here.
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Local Hiring Opportunities |
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The Village of Forest Park and a number of community partners are hiring! Please see the links below for more information and to apply!
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Public Works Leaf Removal Program |
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The Village of Forest Park offers an opportunity for residents to dispose of leaves during the fall season. There is no added cost for this service. Leaves should be raked curbside into the street gutters and will later be removed by the Village's Public Works Department.
The Public Works Department Leaf Removal Program spans from October 1 – December 1 each year. The leaf pick-up schedule follows the street sweeper daily schedule, which is available by clicking here. Residents shall rake their leaves curbside a day before their scheduled pickup day. No grass clippings, bags or tree limbs are allowed. Contractors illegally dumping leaves (from other sites) will be cited.
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