The Lead
Forest Park, Oak Park park districts discuss sharing pools
Preliminary talks depend on Oak Park voters approving $40M tax hike
Anthony Driver Jr. runs for Congress in 7th District
He’s led the SEIU and Chicago’s Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability
Forest Park exploring new composting options for residents
The village is looking for new waste collection service proposals that include more user-friendly options for disposing of organic material
‘The Illusion’ coming to Madison Street Theater
The Forest Theatre Company play explores aging, regret and relationship with art
Federal grant funds hiring of 3 new police officers
The village has budgeted for the three new police officers to stay on, counting toward a fully staffed department
Smoke and sauce are the boss
Russell’s Barbecue has dished up mouth-watering meats for almost 100 years
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THIS WEEK’s EDITORIAL
Three pools, two villages
Public swimming pools, whether indoor or outdoor, are a high-value asset. They cost a lot to build, a lot…
COLUMNS
Dr. King’s other title was ‘Reverend’
This neck of the woods is very liberal. All but one precinct in Forest Park voted between 77% and…
