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Sometimes it’s those little things that slip away – do you know where your keys are? We can’t help you with that. But we can help remind you of little things around town that may have slipped your mind and could cost you in the long run. Here’s a roundup: Blue Line Forest Park service temporarily suspended The CTA announced that the Blue Line service will be temporarily suspended on the Forest Park Branch from April 26 to April 29 as a result of construction work at the Racine station and Morgan substation. Beginning 10 p.m. Friday, April 26, Blue Line trains will operate in two sections: &nb ..read more

In April 1961 the Illinois State Museum parked its 36-foot-long Museumobile in front of First Savings Bank at Madison and Desplaines. There were 22 exhibits inside the traveling museum for Forest Parkers and visitors to see. In the background of the photo is the corner of Ferdinand and Madison, where the Albright’s Restaurant sign can be seen (now Angelo O’Leary’s) and the bottom of the Forest Theater Marquee (now McDonald’s) can be seen.  The post Exhibits inside and out appeared first on Forest Park Review ..read more

With the District 91 school board still uncertain about the future use of its largely empty Grant-White School, a prime suitor for repurposing the Randolph Street school has now pulled back and made its own plan to expand programs. The Park District of Forest Park wanted a long-term lease — at least 30 years — for the school building, with plans to use it in part to expand its oversubscribed day camp programs for children. The school system still isn’t clear on how best to use the building and was only open to a far shorter lease. Now the park district will begin planning to substantially expa ..read more

According to a poll conducted by Marist College in New York, “whatever” has been the most annoying word in America for eight years running! A college spokesperson described this word as “dismissive and rude.” I think its use is symptomatic of the sarcasm that is creeping into our language from TV sitcoms. I have my own list of annoying words and phrases. “How’s that working for you?” makes me cringe. It’s the trifecta: sarcastic, condescending and mean-spirited.  “Ya think?” “Duh?” and “Obviously” are all ways of telling someone they’re slow on the uptake. The first time I heard, “It is w ..read more

In this lifestyle enclave, OPRFFP, when residents celebrate diversity, the diversity they affirm tends to be racial. Racial diversity, however, is not in my opinion the number one challenge in our society anymore. In 1992 Rodney King famously asked, “Can’t we all just get along?” In 2012, Jonathan Haidt wrote in his book The Righteous Mind, “Nowdays [sic] most Americans are asking King’s question not about race relations but about political relations and the collapse of cooperation across party lines.” Two weeks ago, Haidt’s assertion was on my mind when I attended a presentation at Dominican ..read more

An employee returned April 19 to Nob’s Towing at 1510 Hannah Ave. and noticed another employee’s vehicle parked inappropriately, according to the police report. Police said that the man started arguing with the other employee by threatening to “put a bullet” in their head, and a third employee stepped in. The group has ongoing issues at work, according to the police report, and the man hit the employee who interjected in the back of the head. Police reported that the man was fired and arrested for battery.   Missing boy  At the Des Plaines station of the Blue Line April 15, CTA secu ..read more

Peach Jam: A Tribute To The Allman Brothers Band  Thursday, April 25, 6:30 p.m., Robert’s Westside Robert’s Westside Presents: Peach Jam: A Tribute To The Allman Brothers Band. General admission tickets are priced at $15 plus service fees, while reserved seating is available for $20 plus service fees, sold in tables of 4 – 6, including general admission. 7321 Madison St., Forest Park Afterhours at the Roos Friday, April 26, 7-9 p.m., Forest Park Public Library Blow off some steam with us at the Roos Recreation Center. Eat pizza, play games, and enjoy some downtime with your friends. Regi ..read more

Once a year, Forest Parker Brad Stasell moonwalks and waves his arms around on a Twitch livestream to raise money for a good cause. The Stasell 24-Hour Dance Marathon will take place for the seventh time April 27, Stasell’s birthday. As in past years, Stasell will raise money for Earthworks, a nonprofit that protects the environment and communities from the effects of gas and oil mining extraction.  But the dance marathon didn’t start off with the mission to impact climate change.  In 2016, Stasell, a union electrician who moved to Forest Park from Willowbrook last year, was in a fa ..read more