Congrats to Recent SPSC Graduates

The Oak Forest Police Department is pleased to announce the recent graduation of Sergeant Jason Doornkaat and Sergeant Paul Kocek from the School of Police Staff and Command (SPSC) at Northwestern University on May 10th, 2019. Both officers have successfu...

New Temporary Sign Regulations

Earlier this year, the City Council approved newly-updated temporary sign regulations. These changes were driven by a need to comply with new a legal precedent established by the United State Supreme Court while also seizing the opportunity to adopt a hol...

ComEd Tree Trimming

Recently, ComEd delivered an important Tree-Trimming courtesy notification regarding scheduled maintenance in our neighborhood. Trees and branches that interfere with the power lines can create safety hazards and cause power outages. Preventative tree mai...

Construction on 159th and Cicero

Update May 2, 2019

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has recently continued the improvements to the intersection of 159th Street and Cicero Avenue. New sidewalks and curbs on 159th Street have been poured including a new bus stop area at Oak...

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....

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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