Winter Weather and Your Roof

The Oak Forest Building Department is aware that many residents are concerned about the snow load and ice damming on their roofs.If you decide to hire a contractor to remove snow or ice from your roof, please remember to call the Building Department at 70...

Help Keep Fire Hydrants Clear of Snow

Recently, in between calls, Oak Forest Firefighters were seen around town removing snow from hydrants.

Fire Chief John Janozik says, " There are more than 3,000 fire hydrants in the City of Oak Forest and we need everyone's help to remove the snow.&qu...

COVID-19 Community Vaccination Program

Cook County Government, Cook County Health and Cook County Department of Public Health are pleased to offer COVID-19 vaccinations to those living or working in Cook County. Cook County is currently in Phase 1b which includes individuals 65 and over and fr...

COVID-19 Testing Site Open in Tinley Park

A drive-thru coronavirus testing center has opened in Tinley Park, and offers same day rapid testing results and PCR testing.Located at 7460 Duvan Drive in Tinley Park, it is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.- 8 p.m., Saturdays from 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. and Sunday...

12th Annual Fleadh Scheduled for March 6, 2021

Let's Fleadh Around Town!

The 12th Annual Oak Forest Fleadh will continue on March 6, 2021, with a few changes. Although we can't gather on Cicero, we can Fleadh Around Town for fitness, family and fun!Walk/run our Virtual #CNBFl...

Everbridge System Replaces Reverse 911 Notifications

In the past, the City of Oak Forest has reached out to citizens via Reverse 911 calls.  This has changed to a new system called Everbridge.

The new Everbridge system replaces Reverse 911 as a means to notify citizens.  54% of U.S. househo...

Senior Citizen Real Estate Tax Deferral Program

New Schedule for Metra's Rock Island Line

New Rock Island schedule takes effect Feb. 1