Forest Park Police Warns of Workload After Postal Move
The Forest Park Police Department describes growing calls and limited capacity as the U S Postal Service plans to relocate its facility from Chicago’s Southwest Side to Forest Park. Chief Richard Crane notes sworn officers 32 and 19 civilians, with overtime and budget figures, and warns further workload will require expansion.
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U.S. Postal Service
Chicago
Southwest Side
Forest Park
Special Services
Uniformed Patrol Division
Uniformed Patrol
Fire chief warns of safety gaps at bulk mail facility
Forest Park fire chief William J. Vrtis details regulatory conflicts between federal facilities and local safety enforcement. He cites 40 Navy-era calls and 80 plus calls to the bulk mail site in the past year and a half, plus guard delays and misdirected alarms raising fire risk ahead of a new south suburban facility.
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Postal Service
Fire Department
U.S. Navy
Navy
Certified Alarm Board
Forest Park Commissioner Faces Community Pleas On land move
Fred E. Marunde voices strong local concerns as Forest Park residents plead against a proposed land transfer. He cites impact on seniors, youth, schools, and safety while urging the land stay on tax rolls or be used for recreation. Community members criticize lack of consultation with educators police and businesses.
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Commission
Forest Park
Forest Park Chamber Opposes Post Facility Relocation
Forest Park Chamber of Commerce president C William Hughes urges opposition to relocating the postal facility, citing economic impact and loss of tax revenue. Residents near the bulk mail center protest noise and air pollution, calling for a solution or mitigation like a baffle wall.
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William Hughes
The
Forest Park
C. William Hughes
Swing into Spring square dance for Troop 102
A benefit square dance for Boy Scout Troop 102 is set for Saturday March 26 at St Bernardine s school hall Forest Park. Doors open 8 p m no dance experience needed taught by Eric Munch. Tickets 6 per couple 4 per person include a chicken box lunch. Proceeds fund summer camp for the scouts. Tickets Mary Dubovik 366 3943 after 5 p m.
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Boy Scout Troop 102
St. Bernardine’s School Hall
Elgin Ave
Forest Park
Eric Munch
Mary Dubovik
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Michigan Ave
Chicago, Ill
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Sean
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