The Lead
Forest Park Emporium moves to new location
Longtime local antique store now at 7215 Madison St.
Modest hike in water rates coming next month
1.85% increase is less than previous years
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
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