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).
Boil Order Information
Forrest's boil order has been lifted as of around 3:30PM Sunday Oct 12, 2025.
Burn Ban
A burn ban is in effect immediately, per the FSW Fire Department
Garbage Pickup
Garbage pickup is every Tuesday. Please ensure it is out by 5:00 a.m. for pickup. If you have furniture to dispose of, please get in touch with the office at 815-657-8226 to arrange for furniture bags. Furniture not in bags will not get picked up.
Forrest Fall Town Wide Garage Sales
Friday, September 19, 8am - 5pm
Saturday, September 20, 8am - 12noon
Please get in touch with Phyllis Bellott at 815-657-8774 by Thursday, September 11, to be placed on the listing.
See our Events page for details.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 2025-2026 Stickers are available. New Price of $20.00, contact the office at 815-657-8226 to register.
Water/Sewer Emergency
In case of water/sewer emergency, please contact Trevor Sinnett at 815-848-8762
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.