1946History
Klutznick held a press conference in the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago on October 28, 1946, to announce the planned development of a new self-governing community in Chicago's s...
1947Architecture
It was built in 1947-1949 and now stands as a house has remained furnished the same way it originally was back in the years of 1948–1953, just as it was during the first five ye...
1949Education
By 1949, the village was home to a chapter of the National Council of Jewish Women, a B'nai B'rith lodge and a Hebrew school (Sunday School).
1951Architecture
In 1951 and 1957, synagogues opened in Park Forest as Jews became 15% of the population.
1952History
==== Park Forest Aqua Center ====
Park Forest Aqua Center has been a neighborhood institution since 1952.
1954Education
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Park Forest was honored in 1954 as an "All-America City" for its citizens' help in the creation of Rich Township High School, on Sauk Trail.
1955Education
By 1955, a second Hebrew school had opened and three new women's groups had formed, including chapters of Hadassah, the National Federation of Temple Sisterhoods (later renamed...
1959Civil Rights
Although officially desegregated from its inception, Park Forest's first African-American family took residence there in 1959.
1976Civil Rights
It was awarded this same honor again in 1976 for open housing and racial integration and initiatives.
1999Culture
At its inception, it was located in Park Forest's public library but was later moved to Downtown Park Forest in 1999.
2003Civil Rights
On March 26, 2003, a meteor exploded over the Midwest, showering Park Forest with dozens of meteorite fragments.
2008History
In 2008, the race was shortened to a 5-mile (8.0 km) course to attract more local runners and renamed the "Scenic Five".
2013History
By 2013, both synagogues had moved outside the town.
2018Government
=== Architecture ===
In celebration of the 2018 Illinois Bicentennial, the Park Forest was selected as one of the Illinois 200 Great Places by the American Institute of Architec...
2020History
=== Climate ===
== Demographics ==
=== 2020 census ===
As of the 2020 census there were 21,687 people, 8,179 households, and 4,738 families residing in the village.