ForestParkReview.com Vol. 109, No. 21
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Memorial Day Parade photos PAGE 7
MAY 27, 2026
Cash flow concerns remain as village eyes new revenue sources
Circle Lanes hits 85th blending old school and modern ways
Stutz family has guarded Circle’s traditions since 1985 By ETHAN TUCKER Contributing Reporter
Circle Lanes, the bowling alley in Forest Park, is preparing to mark its 85th anniversary, celebrating a long-standing history that spans generations of bowlers, owners, and employees. The anniversary celebration is set for June 7, and for the Stutz family, who have owned and operated the business since 1985, the milestone represents both a reflection on the past and a continuation of the family legacy. In an era where many bowling alleys have shifted toward “cosmic” lighting themed entertainment and new-age aesthetics, Circle Lanes has maintained a deliberately old-school style. The retro atmosphere, management says, is part of what defines the alley’s identity. “We still want the bowling alley to have the old time feel,” said Drew Stutz, general manager at Circle Lanes, 7244 Circle Ave., Forest Park.
Pension funding also on agenda at first budget meeting of 2027 fiscal year By JESSICA MORDACQ Staff Reporter
When Forest Park kicks off the new fiscal year on May 1, staff and commissioners host a series of budget meetings to discuss the village’s financial status from the last year and ideas for the upcoming fiscal year. The idea is to plan ahead of approving budget appropriations in July, when commissioners establish legal spending limits. In its first budget meeting for the 2027 fiscal year on May 18, staff discussed potential options for new revenue streams and presented TODD BANNOR
See CIRCLE LANES on page 10
See BUDGET on page 6
Drew Stutz of Circle Bowling Lanes
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A look back in time: Six teams form girls softball league
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Tom Holmes: Semper Fidelis PAGE 11