Announcements
Web Bill Pay & Debit/Credit Card Payments
We accept web bill pay as well as debit/credit card payments. Come into the office to pay your bill or go online. There is a minimum fee to use this service.
www.allpaid.com , Use Pay Location Code # a000za. *As of Jan 2021, this is a new payment service, but the pay location code remains the same; enter it into "What are you paying and where?" and click on "Get Started".
E-Billing is Available
Residents who want to sign up for E-Billing, please contact the Village Office
Village Board Meetings Notice
The Village Board meets on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 PM (unless otherwise noted) at 323 S Williams St (Old Catholic Church). Meeting dates are posted at the Village office, the Community Board at the Library and the Post Office.
- *January 14, 2025* (Tuesday)
- February 10, 2025
- March 10, 2025
- April 14, 2025
- Annual Meeting in April (date TBD)
- May 12, 2025
- June 9, 2025
- July 14, 2025
- August 11, 2025
- September 8, 2025
- October 13, 2025
- November 10, 2025
- December 8, 2025
Annual Meeting will be held in April, usually during the last week in April
Village of Forrest Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report)
Click Here for our Calendar Year 2024 Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report).
Forrest Spring Town Wide Garage Sales
Friday, April 11, 8am - 5pm
Saturday, April 12, 8am - 12noon
Garage Sale Listing Spring 2025
Please get in touch with Phyllis Bellott at 815-657-8774 to be placed on the listing.
Water / Sewer Charges
Effective May 2025 Billing Cycle
Water Service:
- First 1000 Gals - $10.00 (minimum gallons changed from 1,500 to 1,000)
- Over 1000 Gals - $5.50 per 1000 Gals (minimum charged changed from $3.50 to $5.50)
Sewer Service:
- First 1000 Gals – (minimum gallons changed from 1,500 to 1,000) - $11.00 (charge changed from $9.00 to $11.00)
- Over 1000 Gals - $9.00 per 1000 Gals (minimum charged changed from $6.00 to $9.00)
Garbage Service:
- Residential - $18.00 per month (was $16.00)
- Dumpster - $20.00 per Dump (unchanged)
- Dumpster Rental Fee - $25.00 (unchanged)
- Dumpster Rental Fee for Building Materials or overweight - $40.00 per Dump (unchanged)
Infrastructure: 15.00 per month (new fee)
Late Payment Penalty - $10.00 per month (changed from $7.50)
Leaf Burning
It is that time of year again. Yard Waste fires will be limited to burning on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
Under no conditions will a fire be allowed to burn or smolder from the period of sundown to sunrise as this time is defined/reported by the National Weather Service. If you choose not to burn, Village employees will pick up bagged leaves, sticks and grass on Thursdays. Thank you for your cooperation.
Golf Carts
New 2024-2025 Stickers are available. New Price of $20.00, contact the office at 815-657-8226 to register.
Dumpster Rentals
The Village of Forrest has 2 cubic yard dumpsters for rental to Forrest Residents living inside city limits. Rental fee is $25.00 per dump minimum and $40.00 per dump minimum for shingles/building projects; contact Lori in the office to fill out the rental agreement.
About Us
Incorporated 1874
The Village of Forrest, Illinois is located at the junction of US Route 24 and Illinois Route 47. Forrest was named in honor of a Mr. Forrest of New York City, the business partner of Mr. Frost, President of the T.P.W. Railroad at the time of incorporation in 1890.
Our Mission
Village of Forrest is to be committed to preserving, protecting and enhancing our unique rural community, character, values, and quality of life. It’s sound fiscal management, attention to improving our resident’s property values and providing the community with excellent services, safety, and recreational needs shall be our guiding principles.