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Join us to Celebrate & recognize all of our Forest Park 1st responders while we connect over coffee and bridge our community with great conversations! Join us! June 22, 2026 from 2:30pm – 4:30pm 7231 Madison St, Forest Park 60130Read more

Forest Park, Illinois — The Forest Park Police Department is joining law enforcement agencies across Illinois for the 2026 “Click It or Ticket” campaign running May 15-26 during the Memorial Day travel period. “Buckle up every trip, every time,” said Chief Ken Gross. “Seat belts save lives, and we are committed to keeping our roadsRead more

TO THE CITIZENS OF FOREST PARK – VILLAGE OF FOREST PARK COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS 60130 January 9, 2026 FINAL ELIGIBILITY LIST – PROBATIONARY POLICE OFFICER Pursuant to the Legal Notice, a Civil Service Examination for the position of Police Officer of the Forest Park Police Department was conducted beginning December 18, 2025, and the followingRead more

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BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS TO THE CITIZENS OF THE VILLAGE OF FOREST PARK, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS  60130                                        FINAL ELIGIBILITY LIST – PROBATIONARY POLICE OFFICER Pursuant to the Legal Notice, a Civil Service Examination for the position of Police Officer of the Forest Park Police Department was conducted beginning December 18, 2025, and theRead more

The Village of Forest Park Police Department is extending a reduction of all outstanding parking tickets that have not been paid for and have not yet gone to collections. The amnesty program will allow for all those owing unpaid parking tickets which have incurred late fees and penalties to pay the original amount of theRead more

(Forest Park, Illinois) – Forest Park Police Department announced plans for July Fourth traffic enforcement with a focus on impaired and unbuckled drivers. The safety campaign will run from June 20 through July 7 to encompass three summer weekends leading up to and after Independence Day. “We’re asking all of our residents and visitors toRead more

(Forest Park, Ill.) – The Forest Park Police Department today announced it is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies to step up enforcement efforts across the state in recognition of Distracted Driving Awareness Month. “Distracted driving is dangerous, claiming 58 lives inRead more

(Forest Park, IL) – St. Patrick’s Day will be here before we know it, bringing with it parades, parties, green beer and more to communities throughout the state. To remind motorists of the dangers of impaired driving and to help keep our streets safe, the Forest Park Police Department is teaming up with the IllinoisRead more

Dear Residents, We want to make you aware of a concerning trend in our community—rental scams. Recently, there has been an increase in fraudulent rental listings in Forest Park. Scammers are posting fake ads using copied photos and descriptions from legitimate listings and then collecting application fees via Venmo or other platforms. To help youRead more