Commissioner Michelle Melin-Rogovin

11/04/2026

What a pleasure to officially welcome Sendero Cantina & Cocina to Forest Park at their ribbon cutting! Located at 7700 Madison St., Sendero is a new gathering spot founded by José López, Carlos B. López, Juan Carlos Covarrubias, and Juan Sánchez.

The menu features everything from tlayudas and tacos to smash burgers with a Mexican twist. With plans for live music, lotería nights, and sports watch parties, Sendero is creating a space for friends and families to gather.

Welcome to Forest Park!

11/04/2026

Misinformation and disinformation is everywhere.

We can all fall for a click bait headline, an opinion piece being passed off as journalism, or a deep fake. Technology keeps making the ability to trick people easier.

So what can a concerned person do?

Check out these eight suggestions from the the International Federation of Libraries Associations and Institutions.

🟥 Consider the Source

🟥 Read Beyond the Headline

🟥 Check the Author

🟥 What are the supporting sources?

🟥 Check the date

🟥 Is this a joke?

🟥 Check your biases

🟥 Ask an expert

11/04/2026

This Crash Responder Safety Week, remember: when you see flashing lights on the side of the road, state laws require you to Slow Down, Move Over.

Giving responders a safe buffer takes just a few seconds, but it gives crews the space they need to return home SAFELY after every shift. 🚨🚘

*Move Over laws vary by state

11/03/2026

Today is Election Day! Make your voice heard and get out to vote.

You can find your polling place at https://ova.elections.il.gov/PollingPlaceLookup.aspx and review your ballot in advance at https://www.vote411.org/

For nonpartisan information to help you make informed decisions about judicial retention, visit Check Your Judges from Injustice Watch at https://2026retention.injusticewatch.org/

Every vote matters. Make a plan to cast yours today!

10/31/2026

This is a survey of Chicago residents but it would be surprising if it didn’t apply to most areas of Cook County. Working in housing, health and homelessness I have been monitoring this data and experiencing these concerns within our communities, especially during the pandemic and since then.

A new ChicagoSpeaks survey conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago offers insight into Chicagoans’ financial pressures, concerns of job loss and the inability to pay bills, along with the role of federal safety net programs like SNAP and Medicaid.

10/30/2026

Brooks Gower was responding to a crash last year on an icy, fog-covered road in British Columbia when another vehicle lost control and struck him.

10/30/2026

It’s Halloween weekend and door to door trick or treating is on Saturday!

Enjoy Trunk or Treat at the Park District and Trick or Treating all afternoon long starting at 3-7:30 pm village wide.

Please watch out for kids and families on our streets, and if you’re celebrating at our many local businesses, please designate a driver and get home safely.

Have a happy and safe Halloween weekend!

🎃 HALLOWEEN WEEKEND: KEEP THE SCARES FUN, NOT FATAL! 👻🚗

Halloween weekend is filled with costumes, celebrations, trick-or-treaters, and spooky fun. But one frightening decision behind the wheel can turn a night of celebration into a tragedy.

At AAIM (Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists), we're reminding everyone that the scariest thing on the road isn't a ghost or goblin—it's an impaired or distracted driver.

🧡 Make safety part of your Halloween plans:

🎃 Drive Sober. Never get behind the wheel after drinking or using impairing substances.

👻 Plan Your Ride. Designate a sober driver or arrange a rideshare before the festivities begin.

🚸 Watch for Trick-or-Treaters. Slow down, stay alert, and be extra cautious in neighborhoods.

📱 Put the Phone Away. Keep your eyes on the road and your attention on driving.

🦇 Look Out for Each Other. Don't let friends or family drive impaired.

The only thing scary this Halloween should be your costume—not your drive home.

Have a fun, memorable, and SAFE Halloween weekend! 🧡

10/30/2026

Congratulations to all the scarecrow winners! I enjoyed all the creativity this year from residents especially those who created sculpture scarecrows!

10/29/2026

I chose to honor Gloria Steinem because of her lifelong work advocating for equality, challenging expectations, and empowering people to think differently. As a journalist and activist, she has used her voice to inspire change and encourage people to question the status quo. I admire her independence, creativity, and commitment to making the world a more equitable place.

Scarecrow Invasion celebrates that same spirit of creativity, self-expression, and community involvement. What started as a fun fall tradition has grown into an event that brings together Forest Park families, individuals, businesses, and schools while raising money for the Forest Park Arts Alliance and the Historical Society of Forest Park. Like Steinem's work, the event is about making space for different voices, encouraging people to express themselves, and bringing people together around a shared purpose. It shows how creativity can strengthen a community while supporting the local arts and preserving our history.

10/28/2026

I had a wonderful time helping lead the Forest Park Casket Races last weekend. As a board member for Housing Forward, I gathered local supporters to highlight Housing Forward's need for volunteers, which was announced at the parade.

Housing Forward is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ending homelessness in west suburban Cook County that works to transition individuals and families from housing crisis to housing stability by preventing homelessness whenever possible, responding to housing crises when they do occur, and stabilizing people with supportive services and housing.