Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar paid a visit to the Village of Forest View’s Board of Trustees meeting on December 10 to read a special Resolution in honor of the village’s centennial.
The resolution was sponsored by Aguilar, who is the Cook County Commissioner of the 16th District.
It read that the village was founded on December 10, 1924, when 46 inhabitants voted unanimously to establish their local government, and was incorporated into the State of Illinois the following month.
The first elected officials were Mayor John Edward Nosek, Trustees Harry Fisher, James Rychly, William Kadlec, James Matuska, Albert Charvot, Stanley Wadulak, Clerk Thomas Logan, and Police Magistrate Joseph Nosek.
The Village of Forest View’s charter noted that all elected positions were filled by recent veterans of the Great War (World War I) that ended in 1918.
It stated that in the early years, Forest View dealt with corruption and crime caused by Al Capone and his brother, Ralph, leading to Forest View becoming a stronghold for organized crime, and in response, Forest View citizens pushed back to dismantle Al Capone’s operations and regain control of their village.
Forest View experienced a resurgence after World War II. This was in large part due to the annexation of the Clearing District south of the canal, which was a vibrant transportation hub for the nation’s second largest urban economy.
Commonwealth Edison chose Forest View to be the location of the 600 Megawatt Ridgeland Generating Station in 1949.
In the early ‘50s, there was a housing boom under the leadership of local developer Walter Baltis.
It went on to talk of memories of Forest View residents recalling neighborhoods filled with a close knit community of families. Residents are heavily involved in the local little league, the Forest View Women’s Club, the Senior organization Golden Panthers, with many block parties and informal neighborhood gatherings also common.
As of their 100th anniversary, the village board is made up of Mayor Nancy Miller, Trustees Richard Hubacek, Mike Grossi, Jim Sudkamp, David Liska, Maria Ramirez, Midalia Nevarez and Clerk Laura McGuffey.
In conclusion, the resolution stated that Forest View has contributed much to the culture, economy, and spirit of Cook County, and has passed ordinances and resolutions to strengthen the cooperation and ties between Cook County and the village.
After reading the entire resolution, Aguilar congratulated the mayor, board members and village residents on their longevity.
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