More than 30 dogs and their owners marched through Forest View on Saturday, May 16, with K9 units from four neighboring police departments joining the procession. The second annual Pet Walk/Parade began at 10 a.m. from 46th and Oak Park, traveling west on 46th Street to Village Hall, where a block party followed with treats, […]
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Stickney-Forest View Little League celebrates Opening Day with community parade
Photos: Families, players, and local officials marched through Stickney to kick off the baseball season.
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Area police departments raise thousands for Special Olympics Illinois
Police officers from across the region gathered atop Dunkin’ locations Friday, May 15, to raise money for Special Olympics Illinois, with participating departments selling merchandise and collecting donations throughout the morning. From 5 a.m. to noon, officers and village officials participating in Cop on a Rooftop staffed tables at multiple locations. The effort paid off: […]
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Forest View swears in police chief, deputy chief; names new fire chief and administrator
Forest View officials filled four key administrative positions at their May 12 village board meeting, including the permanent police chief role and a new village administrator. Jim Ritz was sworn in as police chief by Village Clerk Laura McGuffey. Ritz has served as interim chief since November. Erik Kulaga was promoted from lieutenant to deputy […]
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Village of Forest View honors artist Lois L. Hrejsa with dedicated wall in Village Hall
Longtime resident’s art collection, legacy inspire community tribute.
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García delivers fed dollars for Forest View, Brookfield, Summit and Stickney community projects
More than $13 million in direct federal funding is coming to benefit 15 organizations on Chicago’s Southwest Side and southwestern suburbs.
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Justice man charged in father’s fatal shooting in Forest View
A Justice man was charged Saturday with first-degree murder for the fatal shooting of his father in Forest View.
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Area communities pay tribute on Veterans Day
Four southwest suburban communities held Veterans Day ceremonies last week to honor military service members.
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Ritz to replace Zarate as Forest View police chief
The Village of Forest View has a new police chief, and former Chief Bianel Zarate has been demoted to sergeant.
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Accused killer pleads guilty to murdering Forest View nursing student
The man accused of killing 20-year-old Charisma Ehresman more than three years ago pleaded guilty Monday just as his murder trial was about to begin.