IDOT plans to hold third public meeting on I-290 expansion plans in September.
West Cook Housing Collaborative one of several housing efforts to receive part of $70 million in grants from Attorney General Lisa Madigan's office.
Alex Clifford, who resigned from Metra as CEO after making allegations that he was pressured to make political hires and decisions, will speak before the Regional Transportation Authority Wednesday. Follow our live blog starting around 8:30 a.m.
Steering committee gets to work on Forest Park's comprehensive planning process.
Local small businesses may also qualify for low-interest loans.
The Illinois Senate voted 41-17 to override Gov. Pat Quinn's amendatory veto; the House voted 77-31.
Lawmakers to return to Springfield July 8 to take up stricter provisions added by governor.
Unemployment rates increased slightly from April to May in 2013 and compared to May 2012.
According to the Forest Park Review, the Village of Forest Park has ordered emergency demolition of the vacant Roos building.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle said progress has been made in the county’s efforts to fix their pension issues, but the work could be shrouded by the state’s inability to solve statewide pension problems.
Rauner, who has a master's degree from Harvard, says the only way to restore Illinois to prosperity is to create a "booming economy" and prioritize education.
According to a report from the Village of Forest Park, household savings are about $152 after eight months of electric aggregation.
The Village of Forest Park launches a new website to provide more information on the village's comprehensive planning process.
Those affected by floods should register for federal assistance.
The state had until June 9 to create regulations to allow concealed firearms.
The Kangaroo Corner Daycare Center on Beloit welcomes the addition of a new community garden, according to the Forest Park Review.
The price tag for the property was $499,000, according to the Forest Park Review.
Find out what programs are available through the Park District of Forest Park in coming months.
Forest Park and River Forest officials are asking residents to detail their flood damage. If it meets a certain dollar threshold, these municipalities could qualify for federal relief.
OPRF High School is still in session Thursday, but most other schools in Oak Park, Forest Park and River Forest have closed because of flooding.
The local elections will be on Tuesday, April 9. Voters will decide a referendum on video gambling and several local school boards.
The April 9 election is nearing, and we've embedded some YouTube videos from Citizens United in Forest Park.
The Daily Herald reports that 63.6 percent of Cook County's local races in Tuesday's election are uncontested. But in Forest Park, most races are contested.
Village Hall is open until 5 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday if you still need to get a sticker for your car.
Gov. Pat Quinn has proposed to freeze state income taxes shared with local municipalities to generate an additional $68 million for the state budget.
Several local seats are up for grabs during the spring election.
Beyond TurboTax: Here's who can help you file your taxes before the April 15 deadline.
The Forest Park Chamber of Commerce and Forest Park Review are co-sponsoring the forum at 6:30 p.m.
Residents also can sign up to help guide process that will set Forest Park's goals and aspirations for community planning.
The ordinance targets illegal “straw purchasers” by levying fines on gun owners who do not report a lost, stolen, destroyed or otherwise transferred weapon.
Village's plan is to continue the downtown Forest Park streetscape on Madison Street between Des Plaines Avenue and the Wisconsin Central Railroad Tracks.
A village-owned vacant home across from village hall was torn to the ground today. Plans vary as to what will replace it.
Unemployment rates in Illinois increased slightly from November 2012 to December but are still down compared to the the end of 2011, according to new figures released last week. Things looking better for the Oak Park area.
Village commissioners voted Tuesday to add an advisory referendum to the April ballot to gauge resident's reaction to allowing video gaming machines in Forest Park.
Old Light Fixtures Could Turn into Donations for Food Pantry.
Village ends hiring freeze with new position and commissions welcome new company to town.
Voters could have the chance to decide the issue of video gambling in Forest Park if the measure winds up on the ballot in April.