Announcements

Upcoming Village Hours Changes

• The Village Board Meeting will be on Monday, November 6th at 7:00 p.m.
• Village employees will be off Monday, November 13th in observance of Veterans Day
• Garbage pickup will be on Tuesday, November 14th

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.

Water/Sewer/Garbage Fees will increase, this will take effect for the July billing cycle.

CHAPTER 9.0 ADDENDUM IV
VILLAGE OF FORREST
VILLAGE SERVICES (Water, Sewer, Garbage) SCHEDULE OF CHARGES

APPROVED MAY 8, 2023


Water Service:
First 1500 Gals - $10.00 (minimum charge changed from $9.00 to $10.00)
Over 1500 Gals - $3.50 per 1000 Gals (minimum charged changed from $2.50 to $3.50)

Sewer Service:
First 1500 Gals - $9.00 (minimum charge changed from $7.50 to $9.00)
Over 1500 Gals - $6.00 per 1000 Gals (minimum charged changed from $5.00 to $6.00)

Garbage Service:
Residential - $10.00 per month (was $9.00)
Dumpster - $15.00 per Dump (was $10.00)

Golf Carts Must Display SMV Sign

All golf carts must now display the slow moving vehicle orange triangle emblem as pictured here:

Village of Forrest 2022 Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report)

Click Here for our 2022 Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report).

Water/Sewer Emergency

In case of water/sewer emergency, please contact Bryan Bell at 815-878-0240 

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".

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.

Village Board Meetings Notice

The Village Board meets on the second Monday of each month 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. Upcoming dates:

• May 8, 2023
• June 12, 2023
• July 10, 2023
• August 14, 2023
• September 11, 2023
• October 9, 2023
• November 13, 2023
• December 11, 2023
• January 8, 2024
• February 12, 2024
• March 11, 2024
• April 8, 2024
• Annual Meeting (date will be set at the April 8th meeting)

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.