{
 "city": "Park Forest",
 "state": "Illinois",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/villageofparkforest.com/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-06",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes",
   "headline": "Board to discuss battery energy storage facility at 90 S. Orchard Drive",
   "summary": "The Park Forest Board of Trustees will consider approving several contracts, including the purchase of a spare electrolyzer for $36,476.36, a sewer line replacement and water service upgrade at 356 Minocqua St for $53,151.18, and the resurfacing of the North Downtown parking lot for $200,000. The board will also hold a first reading and discussion of an ordinance authorizing a real estate sale and development agreement with New Southtown Investments for a Battery Energy Storage System facility at 90 S. Orchard Drive for $28,711. Proclamations honoring John Ruffin and recognizing July as Parks and Recreation Month will be presented.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofparkforest.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-726",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.villageofparkforest.com/AgendaCenter"
  }
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes",
   "headline": "Board to adopt FY2026-27 budget and approve easements for 23 Thorn Creek Drive",
   "summary": "The Board of Trustees will conduct the final reading and vote to adopt the budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. They will also discuss and vote on two easement agreements (temporary construction and culvert) for the property at 23 Thorn Creek Drive. Consent items include approving the minutes from the May 5 and May 6 meetings and a resolution recognizing Sandra Zoellner for her service.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofparkforest.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-725",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.villageofparkforest.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-06",
   "body": "Saturday Board Meeting & Minutes",
   "headline": "Park Forest Board to hold routine Saturday meeting with no listed action items",
   "summary": "The Board of Trustees will conduct a Saturday rules meeting with only audience-to-visitors and department updates on the agenda. No ordinances, resolutions, or votes are listed for consideration. The meeting is procedural in nature.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofparkforest.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06062026-724",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.villageofparkforest.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes",
   "headline": "Board discusses optional PUD for Women’s Empowerment Center at 78 Cherry St",
   "summary": "The Board of Trustees and Planning & Zoning Commission will hold an optional consultation to review a proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD) Special Use Permit for the former St. Irenaeus Catholic Church campus at 78 Cherry Street, to be redeveloped as the Women’s Empowerment Center and Network. Staff will present analysis of zoning classifications, required use exceptions, and steps needed before a formal application. No formal recommendation, approval, or denial will be made at this meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofparkforest.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06032026-721",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.villageofparkforest.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes",
   "headline": "Board will adopt the FY 2026‑2027 Village budget",
   "summary": "The Board will hold a public hearing on the FY 2026‑2027 budget and consider the final reading of the ordinance adopting the FY 2025‑2026 budget. It will also take the first reading of the ordinance adopting the FY 2026‑2027 budget. In addition, the Board will vote on several contract awards and resolutions for village services and infrastructure.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofparkforest.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06012026-720",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.villageofparkforest.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes",
   "headline": "Village Board to authorize sale of 2551 S Western Ave for $10,000",
   "summary": "The Board will consider a consent agenda that includes awarding the Central Park and Freedom Hall asphalt replacement contract to Suburban Sealcoat for $56,050, renewing the tree pruning and removal contract with Homer Tree Service at the stated per‑inch rates, and a final reading of an ordinance to sell the property at 2551 South Western Avenue to Goodyear Car Care for $10,000. The meeting also contains the first reading of an amendment to the 2025‑2026 annual budget. Proclamations designating Emergency Medical Services Week and National Public Works Week will also be adopted.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofparkforest.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-719",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.villageofparkforest.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-07",
   "body": "Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes",
   "headline": "Board reviews budgets for Public Works and Recreation departments",
   "summary": "The Board of Trustees is holding a special rules meeting to review proposed budgets for the Public Works and Recreation, Park & Community Health departments. No ordinances, public hearings, or votes on specific projects are scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofparkforest.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05072026-718",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.villageofparkforest.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-06",
   "body": "Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes",
   "headline": "Board reviews budget for multiple village departments",
   "summary": "The Board of Trustees holds a special rules meeting focused on reviewing the fiscal year budget. Discussions cover Economic Development & Planning (including Downtown, Capital Projects, Sustainability, and TIF), the Fire Department (Vehicle Services), and Community Development (Housing). No votes or specific financial figures are listed in the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofparkforest.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05062026-717",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.villageofparkforest.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes",
   "headline": "Board holds budget review meeting",
   "summary": "The Board of Trustees holds a special rules meeting focused on reviewing the village budget. The agenda includes a financial summary and challenges, along with department-specific reviews for Police (Vehicle Services) and Administration/Finance (Manager’s Office, Board of Trustees, Boards and Commissions, Legal, Finance, Bond Retirement, Retirement Funds, and Other). No votes or specific proposals are listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofparkforest.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05052026-716",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.villageofparkforest.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes",
   "headline": "Trustees to introduce Fiscal Year 2026/2027 budget",
   "summary": "The Board of Trustees will consider the introduction of the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 budget and related fiscal policies. Consent items include awarding contracts for residential water shutoff valve replacement ($305,500) and curb/sidewalk restoration ($183,727.50), plus final readings of ordinances on business registration fees, police alarm systems, alcohol licenses, sign variations, and sale of 15 properties. Debatable items also include first reading of an ordinance to sell 2551 S. Western Avenue and two Class 8 property tax incentives.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofparkforest.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05042026-715",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.villageofparkforest.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-20",
   "body": "Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes",
   "headline": "First reading of ordinances to sell 11 village-owned properties",
   "summary": "The Board of Trustees will consider consent items including awarding contracts for water treatment chemicals totaling over $1 million, and debatable items including first readings of ordinances to sell 11 properties at Arrowhead Ct, Algonquin St, Allegheny St, Arcadia St, Arrowhead St, and Apache St. Also up for discussion are the purchase of an ambulance for $438,409 and a CDBG sanitary sewer lining contract for up to $500,000. The meeting includes proclamations for Earth Month and Arbor Day.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofparkforest.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04202026-714",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.villageofparkforest.com/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}