The post-World War II population of Park Forest consists primarily of young families with little or no older adults. In the 1950s, over one-third of the women in Park Forest were college educated. Many attended self-improvement classes and got involved in local community issues. The town's median house value is below the state average. In addition, there are eight pilots and fifteen other airmen in the city.
The US Census treats Latinos as ethnic categories, excluding them from racial categories. Hispanics may be of any race. Park Forest is located in Illinois' 2nd congressional district. It is home to Freedom Hall Performing Arts Theatre. The Nathan Manilow Theatre opened in 1976 and has been performing arts in the town since. The city is home to various public and private schools.
The United States Census Bureau defines poverty as a household income that is less than a particular level. Income levels differ for different types of families, but families that fall below these thresholds are considered impoverished. For Park Forest, the most common racial groups are White, Hispanic, and Black. Families with incomes under this level are considered to be poor, and this percentage is projected to increase relative to neighboring states.
Justice Eileen Rakower dismisses a legal challenge to the Department of Buildings' acceptance of Forest City's modular design. Forest City continues its campaign to raise funds through EB-5, partnering with the U.S. Immigration Fund/NY Regional Center. It releases its Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) and sends out the first mailing to residents to promote Atlantic Yards.