Village Of Forest Park: LIQUOR COMMISSION HEARING 6/23 @ 3pm, Village Hall Lower Level

Agenda for Public Hearing – June 23, 2021

Village Of Forest Park: Forest Park Police ~Safety Campaign For June 17th – July 6th~ Press Release & Tips

“Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click It or Ticket”

Public Works Reminders/Notices: ~Tree Planting~Wood Chips~Yard Waste At Village Of Forest Park

'Please email your request to publicworks@forestpark.net and note no tree requests accepted after the 30th.'

Village Of Forest Park: Closure Notice! On Monday, June 14th The Intersection Of Thomas And Jackson Will Be Closed For Watermain Work…

Crews will begin work starting around 7:30 AM at Jackson. If possible, they will flag Westbound traffic around the intersection until th ...

Village Of Forest Park: Village Council Meeting June 14, 2021 Join In Person, Online (ZOOM Meeting) Or Call-In

In response to COVID-19, you are invited to join the Village June 14th Council Meeting In Person, Online (Zoom Meeting) or by Phone at 7 ...

Village Of Forest Park: Public Notice! 6/15 SPECIAL MEETING Of The Village Council (Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Discussion)

A special meeting of the Village of Forest Park Council will convene on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in the Village Council Cha ...

Village Of Forest Park: Recreation Board ZOOM Meeting ~ Thursday, June 10th @ 7:00 PM ~

Recreation Board meeting will be held electronically through a Zoom Webinar: Those members of the public wishing to attend can use the ...

Unemployment Increases In Forest Park Area: Feds

Cook County's unemployment rate increased recently.

Cook County Government: Cook County Issues Notice To Minimum Wage Ordinance

Effective July 1, 2021, the minimum wage for non-tipped workers will remain $13.00. The minimum wage is $6.60 for tipped employees.

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Observes Gun Violence Awareness Day With Call To Action

With gun-related homicides up by more than 15% in Cook County this year, President Toni Preckwinkle was joined by County officials at th ...

Cook County Government: Cook County's First Residential Tenant Landlord Ordinance Goes Into Effect June 1

"Today, Cook County takes another step in our fight for fair housing," said Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. "The protectio ...

The Digital Divide: How Wide In Forest Park Area?

U.S. shows great variance in access and use of high-speed internet.

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Announces Launch Of Cook County Equity Fund Taskforce

The Cook County Equity Fund was established by President Preckwinkle in the County budget approved last November with an initial investm ...

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Extends Application Deadline For $73 Million Emergency Rental And Utility Assistance Pr ...

The extension decision was made based on the need for additional technical support requested by applicants and housing agencies administ ...

Federal Taxes: How Do Your Payments And Refunds Compare?

IRS figures allow you to compare what you’re paying in taxes with that of your Cook County neighbors.

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Endorses Clean Energy Jobs Act For Advancing Equity And Mitigating Climate Change

President Preckwinkle was joined by Illinois Rep. Delia Ramirez, Cook County Commissioner Bridget Degnen (Vice-Chair of the Environment ...

Cook County Government: Forest Preserves Police Affirms Commitment To Ten Shared Principles

President Preckwinkle was joined by Commissioner Scott Britton, Commissioner Donna Miller, Forest Preserves of Cook County General Super ...

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Releases 2020 Impact Report To Highlight $77M CARES Funding Outcomes For Resident And S ...

to share outcomes and findings related to programs for residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to funding provided by the CA ...

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Launches New System To Streamline Public Records Requests

The new FOIA system uses GovQA software to allow requestors to track their public records requests online.

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Launches New System To Streamline Public Records Requests Cook County

. The new FOIA system uses GovQA software to allow requestors to track their public records requests online. The new system helps standa ...

GOP Women Reps Call on Governor to Convene Legislature

Pritzker Shouldn't Continue Excluding General Assembly During COVID-19 Crisis

Welch Honored for New Law to Protect Discharged Hospital Patients

Legislation requires that Illinois health facilities refer discharged patients to only licensed home care agencies.

New Poll Shows Rauner Winning Public Opinion Over Democrats

Capitol Fax's Rich Miller takes a look at the poll and what the results could mean for Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democrats in the Legislature.

Gateway to Heroin is Found in Average Medicine Cabinet

Saturday's National Take Back Day aims to prevent prescription drug abuse. Find the nearest collection location here.

New Report Spells Very Bad News for Illinois' Finances

Truth in Accounting’s annual report paints a bleak picture for Illinois and its taxpayers.

After a Traumatizing Past, Fear of State Budget Impasse is Real for Cicero Woman

Reboot Illinois’ Madeleine Doubek talks with one Cicero woman about her scariest secrets, and what she fears most now.

Illinois is One of Six States Accepting the Most Syrian Refugees

A look at Illinois' role in the Syrian refugee crisis.

Top 20 Local Government Units Paying the Most for Pension Spiking Costs

A total of 458 local government entities in Illinois owe nearly $29 million from pension spiking costs.

The Dead are Collecting Millions in Illinois Pensions

How will the state get the taxpayers' money back?

11 Conditions, Illnesses Rejected for Illinois Medical Marijuana Program

Rauner vetoes bill that would make PTSD qualifying condition. Plus, more on spending bill and pension reform appeal efforts.

Crain's Says These are the 20 Most Influential Insiders in Illinois Politics

They might not hold public office, but they're major players in Chicago's and Illinois' political scene.

Is Mike Madigan's Power in the General Assembly Waning?

Why Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan may no longer wield absolute power.

Illinois Will Have $12.8 billion in Unpaid Bills if No Budget by Jan. 1

Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger warns the state is facing even more financial peril if it begins 2016 without a budget.

These 40 Illinois Legislators are Not Taking a Pension

A list of state representatives, senators and constitutional officers who are opting out of their pension plans.

Embattled Attorney: I'm Supposed to Allow Him to Disrespect Me with Impunity? Bulls---!

The attorney said he worked hard for his client and was treated shabbily in return.

5 Fast Facts Every Illinoisan Should Know about State Taxes

The chartbook, “Illinois Illustrated,” breaks down everything from local to corporate taxes with user-friendly visuals.

These 34 State Lawmakers are Opting Out of the General Assembly Health Insurance Plan

Latest list of Illinois state representatives and senators foregoing their health insurance plans.

Union Arbitration Bill Override Fails; See How Your Lawmakers Voted

Chart shows roll call for Senate Bill 1229 both historically and for the veto override.

17 Illinois Counties Have More Registered Voters Than Eligible Residents

Illinois has the third most number of counties with over-registered voters in the U.S.

Moody's Report: Illinois Income Tax Increase Inevitable

Seven key takeaways from a new Moody’s report on the state’s finances.