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Week Ending - November 19th, 2021
Welcome to the weekend and the newest edition of the Village of Forest Park's weekly e-newsletter. In this edition, please find information about upcoming vaccination clinics on 11/22, local hiring opportunities as well as friendly reminders and upcoming events! If you have any news or events to share, please click here to provide the information. Have a great weekend!
Proviso Township High Schools 2nd Annual
Turkey Express - 11/21
On Sunday, 11/21, Proviso Township High Schools is hosting the 2nd Annual Turkey Express, a drive-thru turkey giveaway. The event will be held at the Proviso West parking lot from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. View the flyer below for more details.
Forest Park Vaccination Clinics - 11/22
In partnership with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Forest Park School District 91 and the Village of Forest Park, vaccination clinics will take place on Monday, November 22 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. at Betsy Ross and Grant-White Schools. The sites will offer vaccines for everyone 5 and older. For more information, please view the flyer below or click here.
America Recycles Day

The West Cook County Solid Waste Agency (WCCSWA) wants to remind everyone that on Monday of this past week (November 15) was America Recycles Day, a day of national recognition of the importance of our efforts to conserve and respect our resources.

WCCSWA encourages everyone to follow the recycling guidelines that they helped produce at the Illinois Task Force for Recycling and Contamination Reduction. Please click here for more details.
Local Hiring Opportunities
The Village of Forest Park and a number of community partners are hiring! Please see the links below for more information and to apply!

 
 
Energy Saving Program Information
The Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, via the UIC Energy Resources Center, is offering free, income-eligible energy-saving kits that include the following items: LED bulbs, an LED nightlight, an advanced power strip, a high-efficiency showerhead, high-efficiency aerators for the kitchen and bathroom, and educational instructions to help residents make one money-saving improvement at a time. Households that received the kits have saved $76/year on their electric bills. 

The energy-saving kits can only be distributed to residents whose incomes fall below the lower 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) for their ZIP code. This form will help one determine eligibility requirements. When picking up an energy-saving kit at the Village Hall or Community Center (during regular business hours), residents shall fill out their contact information on a proof of delivery sign-in sheet. Supplies are limited.

The energy-saving kits program runs through December 31, 2021 and is sponsored by ComEd.

For more information about Residential Energy Efficiency & Assistance Programs offered through the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, please click here.
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.
Proviso Township Handyman Program
The Proviso Township Handyman Program serves homeowners over the age of 60 and disabled homeowners who are residents of Proviso Township. Call them at 708-547-4001 to register for the Proviso Handyman Program. You can also click here for more information.
Public Works Leaf Removal Program
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.
Upcoming Village Events
Forest Park Chamber of Commerce Holiday Walk - 12/3
Forest Park Toy Drive - 12/10