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ForestParkReview.com Vol. 109, No. 4
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REVIEW JANUARY 28, 2026
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How the Bears got wings
Village explores new composting options for residents
For the second season, Surf’s Up serves up at Soldier Field By RISÉ SANDERS-WEIR Eats Reporter
The owners of Forest Park’s Rhythm & Blues Café are also the brains behind area fried seafood chain Surf ’s Up. In 2024 that restaurant started serving its brand of southern, beachside specialties at Soldier Field for Bears home games. The location is in the United Club, a premium seating area on the east side of the stadium that features an indoor lounge and restaurant area. That’s where fans quickly became fans of Surf ’s Up. “They’re like, ‘Wow, you guys sell shrimp? Shrimp in the concessions? What? Shrimp in the stadium?’ They get excited about that,” owner Denise Roy said. It wasn’t until the 2025 season that Surf ’s Up’s signature wings made their downtown debut. Roy was con-
Waste collection proposals include more user-friendly ways to dispose of organic material By JESSICA MORDACQ Staff Reporter
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Once a week, Republic Services traverses Forest Park to pick up residents’ trash and recycling. Between April 1 and Nov. 30., the waste hauler also picks up yard waste and, for an additional $122.91 a season, a 95-gallon bin for personal organics disposal. As the village’s agreement with Republic Services expires at the end of April, commissioners unani-
Surf ’s Up staff at Soldier Field
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