Business & Tech
Forest Security Remains 40 Years after Humble Beginnings
Jay Rutili started it out of his River Forest home after high school, and it's grown since. Business owners in Forest Park, Oak Park and River Forest tell Patch how their businesses came about and what makes them unique in town.
Business: Forest Security, 2720 N. Thatcher Ave. in River Grove
Owner: Jay Rutili
Founded: 1972
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How did the business come to be?
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I started Forest Security from my home in River Forest when I graduated High School. I enjoyed a long a career in the Security Business and Law Enforcement. Forest Security Now operates in River Grove, Illinois
Why did you choose the area of work you did?
Because I used to install alarms in cars from the garage when in High School.
What does your business offer?
Business and Home Security from Large Museums, Corporations and thousands of homes.
What's something interesting about your business your customers might not know?
That Home security can also save on energy costs.
What's your most popular product?
Our new Smart Home Security with smart phone interface.
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