Forest View, Hodgkins, and Summit will hold remembrance ceremonies on September 11, each open to the public and timed to mark key moments from the attacks.
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Forest View to build first veterans memorial, aims for spring groundbreaking
The Village of Forest View was founded by World War I veterans in 1924, but it has never had a memorial to honor them or the residents who served after. That changes this year. The village board has designated a vacant lot at 4601 Wenonah, across from the fire station, as the site for the […]
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Area National Night Out events draw large crowds, strong community support
Police departments and first responders across the southwest suburbs brought their departments into neighborhoods this month during National Night Out, the nationwide initiative held the first Tuesday of August to strengthen police-community relationships. The events drew families, local businesses, and volunteers eager to connect with officers in a relaxed setting. In Stickney and Forest View, […]
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Local Towns Plan National Night Out Events
Numerous police departments across the region are hosting National Night Out celebrations on Tuesday, Aug. 4, offering residents a chance to meet police officers, firefighters, and emergency responders in a family-friendly setting. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign held the first Tuesday of August that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Burbank will […]
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Forest View honors officers for live-saving rescue, stolen vehicle arrest
The Village of Forest View recognized two police officers at its June 23 board meeting for exceptional work that prevented tragedy and solved a crime. Officer Jonathan Rodriguez received a Life-Saving Award after rescuing a driver from a burning car on May 9. Police Chief Jim Ritz said Rodriguez arrived at a motor vehicle crash […]
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Forest View holds Town Hall to discuss McCook water deal, plans $13M lead line replacement
Forest View officials outlined an ambitious plan replacing the village’s 260 lead service lines and handing over its water system to McCook.
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Cook County reassesses Stickney Township properties; appeals due August 12
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi has released initial assessments for residential and commercial properties across Stickney Township, affecting homeowners and business operators in Stickney, Forest View, Burbank, Bedford Park, and Bridgeview. The reassessment is part of the Assessor’s annual cycle, which updates one-third of Cook County’s property valuations each year. The south and west suburbs […]
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Forest View fire department, park district bring ambulance to kids
Paramedics In The Park is designed to demystify emergency response for children who might otherwise fear an ambulance.
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One dead in two-car crash in Forest View
A 35-year-old Chicago man died early Friday after a two-car collision in Forest View, authorities said.
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Forest View Public Works hosts students from Home School during Public Works Week
Learn how Forest View’s public works director educates fourth graders about the essential infrastructure that keeps their town running, from water systems to street maintenance.