Village Of Park Forest, Illinois

Located approximately 30 miles south of downtown Chicago, Park Forest (population 21,975) is part of both Cook and Will Counties. It is bordered by Chicago Heights, Matteson, Olympia Fields, Richton Park and University Park. Interstate Highway 57 is less than three miles to the west and the Calumet Expressway eight miles to the east, provide access to all of the major highways in the Chicago area. Both Midway and O’Hare airports are less than an hour away. Park Forest residents have easy access to three Metra commuter rail line stations. During rush hour, this trip can take as little as 50 minutes. Named one of Chicagoland's top 100 workplaces in 2011, The Village of Park Forest employs a professional staff of nearly 150 people who enjoy the work they do and the community they serve.