The Lead
Commissioners lobby for public transit funding, safety
Forest Park officials visited Springfield for Illinois Municipal League’s annual Lobby Day
Before approving 2 property tax changes, commissioners ask for more details
Questions come during approval process for 6b property tax classification and reimbursements for new TIF district
$3.7M construction project starts on Jackson Blvd.
Work on water main, lead service lines through November expected; some lane closures planned
Short-term rental owners, guests speak against potential restrictions
Forest Park residents who rent out short-term properties don’t want constraints others requested
Forest Park police lieutenant put on administrative leave
Alleged off-duty police officer Daniel Miller detained woman outside of jurisdiction
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