The Lead
Federal grant funds hiring of 3 new police officers
The village has budgeted for the three new police officers to stay on, counting toward a fully staffed department
‘The Illusion’ coming to Madison Street Theater
The Forest Theatre Company play explores aging, regret and relationship with art
Park district awarded $600K grant
The matching state OSLAD grant will help fund renovations to the Park District of Forest Park’s turf field and main playground; construction is expected to start in the fall
D91 approves HVAC upgrades at Grant-White School
Board also considers alternative options for funding eighth-grade trip
Smoke and sauce are the boss
Russell’s Barbecue has dished up mouth-watering meats for almost 100 years
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