Do I Need a Building Permit?

Do I Need a Building Permit?

Yes, you do.  A permit allows the code official to reduce potential hazards of unsafe construction to provide for public health, safety and welfare.  By following code guidelines, your completed project will m...

Thank You Clean-Up Day Volunteers

The Mayor, City Council and Oak Forest Residents would like to extend a sincere THANKS to all the volunteers who helped clean up various areas of Oak Forest on May 1. Spearheaded by resident Erin Work who was motivated to do something after seeing variou...

Transitioning to 10-Digit Dialing

Transitioning to 10-Digit Dialing

Last year, the FCC adopted rules to establish 988 as the new, nationwide, 3-digit phone number for Americans in crisis to connect with suicide prevention and mental health crisis counselors. The rules require phone service...

Water and Sewer Rates Increase

Water and Sewer Rates Increase 

An increase in water and sewer rates for the City of Oak Forest will begin on May 1, 2021 to cover the cost of operations as well as a 3.3 percent increase from its suppliers—the City of Chicago and the Village of O...

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...

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...

New Schedule for Metra's Rock Island Line

New Rock Island schedule takes effect Feb. 1