News Flash

Yard waste pickup resumes April 1

Beginning April 1, yard waste can be placed curbside on your scheduled garbage day. Yard waste includes grass clippings, leaves, branches, etc. (no dirt or rock). Branches should be cut into 3- to 4-foot lengths and be no wider than 6 inches in diameter.&...

Salute a hometown hero through the city's banner program

The Oak Forest Hometown Heroes Banner Program honors current or former Oak Forest residents, who have served or are currently serving in any branch of the Armed Forces.

Each banner includes name, photo, rank, and branch of the military.  The doubl...

Take advantage of early voting at City Hall

In the 2023 Consolidated Election, Oak Forest residents will vote to elect the following positions: 

• Taxpayer Advocate
• 1st Ward Alderperson
• 2nd Ward Alderperson 
• 3rd Ward Alderperson 
• 5th Ward Alderperson 
• 7th Ward Alderperso...

Spring Cleanup Week is April 24-April 28

It’s almost time for spring cleaning!  So, mark your calendars for the City of Oak Forest’s Spring Clean Up Week.  From April 24 through April 28, residents of single-family homes can dispose of multiple bulk items on...

Culver's coming to 159th Street

On March 20, the City of Oak Forest took the next step in bringing a ground-up Culver’s Restaurant to town by selling the property at 5410 W. 159^th Street to the franchise owners. The 4,190-square-foot, quick-serve restaurant will have a dual-la...

Aldi Food Market coming to 167th Street

The City of Oak Forest is thrilled to announce the ground-up development of an Aldi Food Market at 4250 W. 167^th Street.  The city recently sold the property at the northwest side of 167^th Street and Kilbourne Avenue to make way for the new-gener...

Cannabis dispensary opening this summer

The City of Oak Forest recently sold property at 5940 W. 159^th Street. The new owners plan to renovate the existing structure into Be., a 3,132-square-foot cannabis dispensary. The dispensary is expected to open summer 2023. 

Register for the Citywide Garage Sale

Dust off your stuff, clean out your closets, have a little FUN, and make some extra CASH! The city will promote the event through the newspaper, social media, website, and cable television. In order to be included in the master list of participating homes...