Severe Weather Spotter Training

The National Weather Service (NWS) encourages anyone with an interest in public service to join the SKYWARN® program for basic weather spotter training. Volunteers include police and fire personnel, dispatchers, EMS workers, public utility workers...

Places You Can Enjoy with Your Dog

Spring and Summer months are upon us! We love to take in the fresh air, sunshine and look at the beautiful foliage and flowers it offers. Your dog loves to be outdoors just as much as you do. Here are a few places you and your pooch can have fun together....

City Administrator Retires from Public Service

City Administrator Retires from Public Service

Oak Forest, Illinois – City Administrator Troy Ishler announced his retirement from public service effective March 29, 2019. Ishler has served the City of Oak Forest for over 13 years starting as Dir...

Oak Forest Man Charged with Aggravated Battery to Police Officer

Updated March 20, 2019

For immediate release

Oak Forest Man Charged with Aggravated Battery to Police Officer  OFPD #2019-7739    

On 3/15/2019 at approximately 8:36am, The Oak Forest Police Department responded to a car accident i...

Oak Forest Municipal Code Changes: Alternative Nicotine Products

Oak Forest Police Chief Tim Kristin, with Oak Forest High School Dean of Students Jason Thormeyer and Principal Brad Sikora, proposed changes to the Oak Forest Municipal Codes #118.056, #118.057, and #118.058 at the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, Februa...

Demo At Former Anglers Outlet

OUR CITY: The former Anglers Outlet site at 163rd Street and Cicero Avenue has an exciting, new, mixed-use development coming this year! Tenants to be announced at a later date.

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Construction on 159th and Cicero

Update November 19, 2018

Construction Update: 159th Street is now open. Due to the continued improvements to southbound Cicero Avenue, the new double turning lanes will remain a single turning lane until that portion has been completed. All four through-la...