Snow Route Advisory for Jan 24-25, 2026
Accumulating snow between 3-5 inches has been forecasted for our area. Lake effect conditions could increase snow potential to up to 8 inches. Village staff is monitoring forecasts and conditions. Snow in excess of 2 inches will put the snow routes into effect. Snowfall is expected to begin Saturday evening and continue throughout the day Sunday. […]
CTA Blue Line Arrest – Attempt Murder
Press Release PDF December 2, 2025 Contact: Chief Ken Gross For Immediate Release Phone: 708-615-6299 CTA Blue Line Arrest – Attempt Murder Forest Park Police Officers were called to the Harlem Avenue CTA Blue Line stop at approximately 8:34am on Monday, December 1, 2025 for a battery that had just occurred. The dispatch center informed […]
Statement on Recent Federal Immigration Enforcement Activity
Village of Forest Park Statement on Recent Federal Immigration Activity – PDF The Village of Forest Park is aware of recent immigration enforcement actions being conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal agencies in surrounding communities. These operations are being carried out without prior notice or communication to the Village. At […]
Police Press Release – CTA Blue Line Shooting 09/02/24
Press Release 09/02/24 September 2, 2024 For Immediate Release Contact: Forest Park Police Department Contact Number: 708-366-2425 Four victims shot dead on a westbound CTA Blueline train to Forest Park, suspect in custody. On 09/02/2024 at 0527 hrs, Forest Park Police Department received a 911 call of three subjects shot on the train at […]
Forest Park Police Press Release
Press Release – 2402246 PRESS RELEASE July 24, 2024 Contact: Chief Ken Gross For Immediate Release Phone: 708-615-6299 Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm Arrest Officers from the Forest Park Police Department were dispatched to the area of Jackson and Thomas, Forest Park, IL on July 10, 2024 at approximately 7:55pm for multiple reports of gunshots […]
Lieutenant Pater Graduates from Northwestern University Center for Public Safety
We extend our warmest congratulations to Lieutenant Dan Pater on his graduation from the Northwestern University Center for Public Safety. This significant achievement marks the culmination of dedication and hard work in an intensive leadership and management education program for seasoned law enforcement professionals. The School of Police Staff and Command offers advanced college-level instruction […]
Forest Park Police Department – Press Release regarding 200 Desplaines
Press Release – Shots Fired 200 Desplaines
Change in Garbage Pick Up Day – North of Madison Street
To better service to all customers, Republic Services is changing garbage, recycling and yard waste pick up to Fridays for residents in the area north of Madison St., south of the railroad tracks, west of Harlem Ave., and east of Lathrop Ave. The first new pickup day will be on Friday, March 8, 2024. If […]
Lieutenant Miller graduates from Northwestern University’s Center for Public Safety
The Forest Park Police Department is pleased to announce the recent graduation of Lieutenant Daniel Miller II from the School of Police Staff and Command (SPSC) at Northwestern University. Lieutenant Daniel Miller II has successfully completed the ten (10) week Staff and Command program held in Carol Stream, Illinois from September 18 – December 1, […]
Press Releases Regarding US Postal Service Carrier Robberies
Forest Park Police Detectives along with US Postal Investigators arrested a robbery suspect who police believe committed armed robbery of a United States Postal Service Letter Carrier in the 1100 block of Beloit. The arrest involved a brief struggle and attempt to flee. Officers report that during the struggle, the suspect dropped a loaded gun. […]