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On Saturday, June 3rd, Law Enforcement agencies, BROADVIEW PD, BELLWOOD PD, FOREST PARK PD, HILLSIDE PD, MAYWOOD PD and WESTCHESTER PD will be teaming up for the Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. To prepare and have everything we need for the event, the agencies are seeking monetary or in-kind donations of anyRead more

The Forest Park Police Department responded to Thornton’s Gas Station at 601 Harlem Ave, Forest Park, IL for a traffic crash and altercation. The investigation revealed that thirty-one-year-old female resident of Chicago, IL was a passenger in a vehicle with her boyfriend driving. The vehicle pulled into the Thornton’s Gas Station because of car troubles.Read more

We are writing to re-introduce you to the LOSS program (“Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide”), and to announce the return of in-person monthly LOSS support groups to our River Forest Township location. The River Forest meeting is held the 3rd Monday of every month at 6 p.m., 8020 Madison St (River Forest Community Center),Read more

Forest Park, IL – Super Bowl weekend is here, and the Forest Park Police Department is reminding football fans and partygoers that designated drivers are the best defense against the dangers of impaired driving. If your Super Bowl celebration involves alcohol or cannabis, plan for a ride home with a sober driver. If you’re hostingRead more

Forest Park Police Department, Forest Park, Illinois The Board of Police and Fire Commissioners of the Village of Forest Park, Illinois is accepting applications for the position of police officer with the Forest Park Police Department. Salary: $68,781.77 – $105,495.21 (7 years) Population: 15,000 Sworn Police Officers: 38 All applicants must meet the following minimumRead more

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The Forest Park PD has taken five incident reports of tires being slashed on the 200 block of Circle from 11/5/22 – 11/27/22. Date/time spans are: 11-7 from 6pm-8pm; Nov 15-16 from 9pm-6am; Nov 22-23 from 8pm-8am; Nov 26-27 from 11pm-8am; and Nov 27 from 3am-8am. Offender(s) description/direction of travel is unknown. If you haveRead more

The Forest Park Police Department is happy to announce the dates for its 2023 Citizens’ Police Academy. Come and meet the men and women of the Forest Park Police Department and learn about a variety of law enforcement related topics including: • Crime Scene Processing • Criminal Investigations • DUI Enforcement • Traffic Enforcement •Read more

Village of Forest Park, Illinois – As millions of motorists hit the road to celebrate Thanksgiving, Illinois law enforcement will be working around the clock to make sure holiday travelers are buckled up and driving safely. The Forest Park Police Department is joining the Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois State Police to remindRead more

Owners of some 2011 – 2021 Kia models and some 2016-2021 Hyundai models should be aware that there is keying issue with these autos that make them easy to steal and vulnerable to theft especially with information being put forth on social media showing the glitch that makes certain autos easy to steal. Owners ofRead more