Print Edition: August 19, 2026
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Thrills in police blotters of yesteryear
From The Forest Parker, Aug. 9, 1924: Twelve shots fired at prisoner who raced from station The Forest Park Police Department got a thrill of real excitement, Sunday night, when a prisoner about to be booked for speeding and kindred charges, ran from the station, leaped into his motor car and led two motorcycle officers […] The post Thrills in police blotters of yesteryear appeared first on Forest…
Kim & Anthony’s quest for a home, part 3
My wife and I met Kim and Anthony six years ago. They were panhandling on the I-290 off-ramp at Harlem. My wife bought them water at Thornton’s gas station and gave it to them. Later in the day she told me about her experience. It’s our policy not to give panhandlers money. Instead we give […] The post Kim & Anthony’s quest for a home, part 3 appeared first on Forest Park Review .
Part art show, part art sale, part art party!
The more time I spend in Forest Park, the more I love it. You can say that Forest Park is one of my favorite things. Besides all the great restaurants, bars, and shops, they have a booming arts scene. The Forest Park Arts Alliance is hosting their annual Garage Galleries Walk on Aug. 22. It’s […] The post Part art show, part art sale, part art party! appeared first on Forest Park Review .
River Forest Village Board barely passes Madison Street development with 4-3 vote
After more than five hours, 18 public comments and two breaks, the River Forest village board early Tuesday morning approved an ordinance to grant a planned development permit for a five-story residential and commercial building at 7620 Madison St. to be developed by Chicago-based Five Thirty-One Partners. Village trustees Katie Brennan, Erika Bachner and Megan […] The post River Forest Village…
Ready, set, learn! School is back in session
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Ramco opposes receiver for River Forest West Sub campus
As the legal battle over control of West Suburban Hospital continues its trudge through Cook County Chancery court, the case has been referenced in another Chancery court lawsuit involving the hospital’s River Forest medical campus on Lake Street. The holder of that property’s $22 million mortgage, Computershare Trust Company, has asked a judge to appoint […] The post Ramco opposes receiver for…
Is police chief’s retirement related to ICE incident?
In April, Forest Park Police Department Lieutenant Dan Miller was put on paid administrative leave — which he’s still on — after pulling a gun on a driver while off-duty in North Riverside. And last month, the police department assisted an ICE officer in fleeing a 16-year-old who was recording him. In the months since, Forest Park residents have complained about […] The post Is police chief’s…
Man charged for slapping, pushing woman on balcony
Police were dispatched to the 7300 block of Madison Street around 5 p.m. on Aug. 16 after a man patronizing Robert’s Westside saw a man and woman physically arguing on the balcony across the street. According to the man, he saw a man slap a woman and push her to the ground. Police made contact with the […] The post Man charged for slapping, pushing woman on balcony appeared first on Forest Park…
Franklin-Brown TIF, a step closer
Forest Park is one step closer to launching a new Tax Increment Funding district at Franklin Street and Brown Avenue, with the goal of funneling money into the northeast corner of Forest Park and attracting a residential developer to buy a 2.6-acre property within the TIF. Ahead of the Aug. 10 council meeting agenda, there was a public hearing […] The post Franklin-Brown TIF, a step closer…