ForestParkReview.com Vol. 109, No. 19
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Chris Welch meets 8th-graders PAGE 5
MAY 13, 2026
Questions arise over Proviso trustee’s eligibility
Commissioners lobby for public transit funding, safety in Springfield
Forest Park officials take part in Illinois Municipal League’s annual Lobby Day
Gay Chase purchased home in Florida, but where does she primarily live?
By JESSICA MORDACQ Staff Reporter
Forest Park officials are networking with Illinois legislators to bring more funding and safety to Forest Park’s public transit, as well as more resources for the village’s first responders. The last week of April, Mayor Rory Hoskins, Village Administrator Rachell Entler, and Commissioners Michelle Melin-Rogovin and Jessica Voogd traveled to Springfield, Illinois to attend the Illinois Municipal League’s annual Lobby Day. Every year, local leaders across the state meet with lawmakers to discuss priorities for their municipalities, so that government officials can weigh in on their behalf during legislative sessions. This year was the first time Hoskins attended when only 59 senators were in session, and none of the 118 state repreSee PUBLIC TRANSIT on page 9
By AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ Contributing Reporter
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Village Administrator Rachell Entler, Commissioner Michelle Melin-Rogovin, Illinois Senate President Don Harmon, Mayor Rory Hoskins, and Commissioner Jessica Voogd at Harmon’s office in Springfield.
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What seems like a simple question to many is proving harder to answer for Proviso Township Trustee Gay Chase. The question: where does she live? Questions regarding Chase’s primary residence began circulating after the Coalition for Accountability, a grassroots organization formed by citizens of Proviso Township who share concern for their community and are trying to fill news gaps, made a post alleging that Chase had relocated to Florida. Chase first became part of the Proviso Township Board of Trustees by appointment in February 2024 following the passing of Trustee Clarence Thomas Jr. Chase then won her seat See GAY CHASE on page 10
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A look back in time: News from Harlem, 1897
Alan Brouilette: Conversation with AI me
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