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ForestParkReview.com Vol. 108, No. 30
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JULY 30, 2025
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Forest Theatre Company takes on seldom performed ‘Two Noble Kinsmen’ Shakespeare play dives into power structures and samesex relationships
Hoskins shares his priorities if elected to U.S. House of Representatives, 7th District
By JESSICA MORDACQ Staff Reporter
Every summer since 2021, the Forest Theatre Company has put on a free Shakespeare play in the open space behind the Altenheim. This year is no different, as the group’s fifth annual Shakespeare in the Park kicks off next month. On August 8-10 and 15-17, the Forest Theatre Company is producing “The Two Noble Kinsmen.” Set in ancient Greece, “The Two Noble Kinsmen” follows two cousins and lifelong best friends, Arcite and Palamon, along with Emilia — a woman who was in love with her best girl friend who died. Emilia also becomes a love interest for both men. “They’re sort of in love with each other, these two young men, then they see her and fight over her,” said Richard Corley, producing artistic director of the
By JESSICA MORDACQ Staff Reporter
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See FOREST THEATRE on page 14
Forest Park mayor is running for Congress
As longtime Congressman Danny Davis decides whether he’s going to run again for the 7th district U.S. House of Representatives seat in 2026, other local politicians are throwing their hats in the ring to represent the area that covers much of Chicago’s West Side and near west suburban communities. One such candidate is Rory Hoskins, who has been mayor of Forest Park since 2019 and works as an insurance attorney. He filed with the Federal Elections Commission to run for the seat on July 18 and already has priorities lined up for what he’d advocate for if elected. “I want to serve the community, and I want to be a part of the effort to undo a lot of the
Marck Kiselevach as Arcite and Nathaniel Kohlmeier as Palamon
See HOSKINS on page 12
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A look back in time: Summer fun in Harlem in 1899
John Rice: The magic of finally growing up
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