STORIES IN THIS GUIDE
Message from the Chamber
We are pleased to present the latest Forest Park Community Guide. Published annually by the Forest Park Review in partnership with the Forest Park Chamber of Commerce, this guide contains…
Tiffany Stained Glass: A legacy of light and art
For more than 50 years, Bob and Pat Nugent have led Tiffany Stained Glass, a Forest Park business known for its custom architectural art glass and commitment to traditional craftsmanship.…
A community place to come swing by
When Oak Park resident Erich Krumrei opened retail sporting goods store Play It Again in the heart of Forest Park’s bustling Madison Street in 2021, he knew that eventually, he…
Supporting migrant families
The Migrant Ministry, an interfaith effort sponsored by the Catholic Parishes of Oak Park, opened its new location in January 2026 inside the former St. Bernardine School, where volunteers provide…
The rhythmic heart of Forest Park
Since 1982, Forest Park has been the hometown of Kagan & Gaines, a one-stop shop for all things music. From selling instruments and sheet music to providing music lessons and…
Forest Park in 36 hours
Challenged to capture Forest Park in 36 hours of photos, Erica Benson, local resident and photographer set out to find some of the community threads that bind our community together…
A history of finer dining
Forest Park has poured drinks for the entire region since temperance grabbed neighboring towns in its grip back in the 1870s. And while that has meant a whole host of…
Breathing new life into second-hand sporting goods
While Play It Again Sports may be a national chain store for buying and selling new and used sporting goods, the owner of the local Forest Park franchise strives to…
Global Reach, Local Eats
How many parts of the globe can you taste from Forest Park? There are many destinations that can whet your appetite for eating adventure, no passport required. CHINA Chinese Dragon…
Forest Park potter shapes community through art
Bridget Lane has spent more than 50 years working with clay, creating simple, functional pottery designed for everyday use. A Forest Park resident and secretary of the Forest Park Arts…
‘Fore’-ging a new opportunity for golf in Forest Park
While the middle of Madison Street in Forest Park is probably one of the last places someone would consider taking a swing at a golf ball, one of the downtown…
99 Haus Balloons: Creative celebrations with an eco-friendly touch
Forest Park’s 99 Haus Balloons brings color and creativity to events throughout Chicagoland. The owner and CEO of 99 Haus Balloons, Aubrey Jacknow, explained that the inspiration for 99 Haus…