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Yesterday, I confirmed that Michelle Melin-Rogovin is running for mayor. The commissioner of streets and public improvements officially told the Review that she’s throwing her hat in the ring for the position.
I’m interviewing Michelle this afternoon to learn more about what’s top of mind for her in her mayoral run, so check our website later today or tomorrow to see what her top priorities would be in the position.
In other news, the Forest Park Fire Department is implementing a trial testing process that hires firefighters on a rolling basis. The effort aims to increase department staffing and address recent burnout. Read more below!
Jessica Mordacq
Staff Reporter
The Lead
Michelle Melin-Rogovin running for mayor
Michelle Melin-Rogovin announced her campaign on Oct. 21, aiming to be on the ballot for mayor in Forest Park’s April 6 election.
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Fire department to hire firefighters on rolling basis
The Forest Park Fire Department will start hiring firefighters on an ongoing basis in an effort to become fully staffed and decrease burnout. At the Oct. 13 village council meeting, commissioners unanimously approved to change the process the village uses to hire firefighters to one that’s on a rolling basis.
Forest Home Cemetery mausoleum crypt vandalized
On Oct. 12, a woman called police to report damage to her son’s grave. She said her son, who was killed in Chicago in 2024, is buried in the community mausoleum crypt at Forest Home Cemetery.
Rush Oak Park parent looks for Endeavor Health merger
Rush University System for Health, the corporate parent of Rush Oak Park Hospital, announced last week that it is planning to merge with Endeavor Health to form what would be a healthcare powerhouse in Northern Illinois.
No Kings: Vote Early brings people together locally and nationwide
The No Kings movement hosted another day of nationwide protests on Saturday, Oct. 17, focusing on early voting and election education.
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