Forest Park NewsLocal news for Forest Park, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Person struck, killed by Blue Line train- July 14, 2008 CTA Blue Line trains are skipping the Western Avenue stop on the Near West Side Monday morning and trains are running on a single track through the area after a person was struck and killed by a train.http://www.topix.net/city/forest-park-il/2008/07/person-struck-killed-by-blue-line-train?f... Foster families needed for kittens, puppies- July 13, 2008 The Animal Care League is looking for volunteers to foster kittens and puppies. "It's a nice way for people who want to help to do so.http://www.topix.net/city/forest-park-il/2008/07/foster-families-needed-for-kittens-puppie... Focus is on time spent reading, not numbers of books- July 11, 2008 With the summer break in full swing for students in public schools in Forest Park, Illinois, many children won't receive any formal instruction until they return to the classroom in the fall.http://www.topix.net/city/forest-park-il/2008/07/focus-is-on-time-spent-reading-not-number... River Forest Park District- July 9, 2008 "The Depot," River Forest Park District Headquarters, is at 401 Thatcher Ave.; 366-6660. Registration necessary: By mail; in person 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays; rfparks.com. Fee: ResidentNonresident. Coed ...http://www.topix.net/city/forest-park-il/2008/07/river-forest-park-district?fromrss=1 Mystery author reveals suburbs' dark secrets- July 9, 2008 Winnetka author Doug M. Cummings says the suburbs like to cover up their dark secrets.http://www.topix.net/city/forest-park-il/2008/07/mystery-author-reveals-suburbs-dark-secre... analysis of Welch's counter suit- July 4, 2008 Forest Park Review covered Emanuel "Chris" Welch's counter suit against Burt Odelson and Mark Sterk .http://www.topix.net/city/forest-park-il/2008/07/analysis-of-welchs-counter-suit?fromrss=1 Pancake House closes doors, plans move to Forest Park- July 2, 2008 The Original Pancake House closed its Oak Park location for the final time Sunday, announcing a move to 7255 W. Madison St.http://www.topix.net/city/forest-park-il/2008/07/pancake-house-closes-doors-plans-move-to-... Cook County Sales Tax Hike Takes Effect Tuesday- July 2, 2008 Chicago's sales tax jumps Tuesday to 10.25 percent, due in large part to Cook County's 1 percent tax increase.http://www.topix.net/city/forest-park-il/2008/07/cook-county-sales-tax-hike-takes-effect-t... |