Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart headlines National Night Out in Oak Forest
Join Mayor Hank Kuspa, the Oak Forest Crime Prevention Commission and fellow residents in maintaining a safe and vibrant community at the 14th Annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the gazebo at City Hall.
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Recent traffic enforcement campaigns yield nearly 100 citations
The Oak Forest Police Department recently issued 97 tickets as part of two traffic enforcement campaigns funded by the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Integrated Mini-Grant Enforcement program.
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City prepares for potential heat emergency
As the weather continues to heat up, there could be little relief in sight as many Chicago forecasters are predicting a steady string of 90 plus-degree days through the remaining two weeks of July. Therefore, the City of Oak Forest is implementing its heat emergency operations plans.
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New contract with ticket vendor to save city nearly $10,000 annually
Through a new three-year contract with Municipal Collection Services, Inc. (MCSI), the City of Oak Forest will save nearly $10,000 annually on administrative fees related to parking and local ordinance tickets.
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City of Oak Forest leases Gingerwood Pool to homeowners association
The Gingerwood Pool at 5124 Aldersyde Drive once again is open to all Oak Forest residents thanks to the City of Oak Forest’s unwavering commitment to clean up the property, which sat idle since being purchased in 2007 by the Salta Group, a real estate company in Northbrook, Illinois.
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Join the Sock It To Me campaign
Oak Forest resident Janet Lavelle wants you to "sock it to her." Lavelle is collecting socks for South Suburban Pads, an inter-faith program providing shelter and supportive services to homeless persons, as part of the Sock It To Me campaign.
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Oak Forest Social Services Corporation provides funding to improve community center
The Oak Forest Social Services Corporation has granted the City of Oak Forest more than $25,000 to make several improvements at the Oak Forest Community Center located at 15501 S. Kilpatrick Avenue.
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Strike impacts city’s water main replacement project
Work on the city’s water main replacement program has come to a standstill due to the recent strike by the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 and the Laborers’ International Union of North America Local 2.
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Public Works Department helps Village of Matteson clean up after storm
The Oak Forest Public Works Department sent two of its men and a high-range lift truck to the Village of Matteson on Thursday and Friday to help clean up fallen trees after an EF-1-rated tornado touched down in the town on Wednesday night.
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Question of the week
Each issue of e-Briefs includes a resident’s question and the answer. Read this week's question and answer.
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Pace installs new bus shelters
Oak Forest commuters may have noticed two new Pace bus shelters at 159th Street and Central Avenue and 159th Street and LeClaire Avenue. The shelters are the first of six shelters that will be installed in the city as part of Pace’s bus shelter program.
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Oak Forest Police Department announces upcoming traffic enforcement campaign
From June 18 through July 4, the Oak Forest Police Department will conduct a citywide traffic enforcement campaign focusing on seat belt and other occupant restraint violations.
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Animal Control offers tips for evicting unwanted visitors
Oak Forest Animal Control Officer Ruby Wilson offers tips for evicting skunks or raccoons from your property.
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Oak Forest celebrates Bike to Work Week
Local bicyclists came out to Beggars Pizza last night to celebrate Bike to Work Week – June 12 to June 18 – with the City of Oak Forest, Friends of the Calumet-Sag Trail and the Active Transportation Alliance.
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City Council amends curfew code
On June 8, the Oak Forest City Council approved a request by the Police Department to amend ordinance 133: Offenses By or Against Minors of the city code to comply with changes implemented by the Secretary of State earlier this year.
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City Council establishes Green Steps Commission
On June 8, the Oak Forest City Council established a Green Steps Commission to encourage residents, schools, businesses, and government agencies in Oak Forest to be more eco-conscious.
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City recognizes Investigator James Emmett and Lieutenant Mark Jensen
The Oak Forest Police Department recently recognized Investigator James Emmett and Lieutenant Mark Jensen for commendable work in arresting the perpetrator of three residential burglaries in Oak Forest, Crestwood and Mokena.
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Oak Forest Fire Department personnel give lift to young burn survivors
On Sunday, June 13, volunteers from the Oak Forest Fire Department will make a major difference in the lives of young burn survivors by riding with them on the bus to the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance’s Camp I Am Me.
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Open letter from Mayor Hank Kuspa: Memorial Day
Mayor Hank Kuspa thanks the volunteers and residents who participated in the 2010 Memorial Day ceremony.
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Memorial Day ceremony moves indoors
Thanks to the quick response of Oak Forest firefighters, police officers and public works employees, spectators at the city’s annual Memorial Day ceremony stayed dry as the service was moved into the fire station just moments before a massive storm blew in.
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Animal control officer rescues fawn
On Tuesday, Oak Forest Animal Control Officer Ruby Wilson rescued a baby deer at a home in the 16000th block of Lockwood Avenue.
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Vehicle sticker renewal forms will go out May 27
The renewal forms for city vehicle stickers were mailed on May 27. The first day to purchase your vehicle sticker is June 1.
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Forest In Bloom Award applications due July 1
If you notice a home or business where pride of ownership really shines through, be sure to nominate it for a Forest In Bloom Award.
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Honor veterans at annual Memorial Day ceremony
Join the City of Oak Forest and Owen W. Winter, Jr. VFW Post 4241 as they honor our nation’s veterans at the annual Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 31 at 11 a.m. at the Veterans’ Memorial outside City Hall, 15440 S. Central Avenue.
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Great Clips helps clean oil spill with donated hair
Local Great Clips franchisee participates in Matter of Trust efforts.
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City remembers former Alderman Robert Wheeler
The City of Oak Forest remembers former Alderman Robert Wheeler, who passed away this week. Wheeler served as alderman from 1971 to 1973 and as city treasurer from 1973 to 1975.
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Officer Jason Vodnik receives outstanding service award
On May 7, Oak Forest Police Officer Jason Vodnik received an outstanding service award from the North American Police Work Dog Association for his part in helping the Matteson Police Department apprehend armed robbery suspects.
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City Council approves Police Department’s request to upgrade its 911 system
On May 11, the Oak Forest City Council approved a request by the Police Department to upgrade its 911 system. The software upgrade will include direct-to-squad calls for service, enhanced field-based reporting, and electronically captured racial profiling data.
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City of Oak Forest names Gary Gerdes building commissioner
The City of Oak Forest has named Gary Gerdes as its building commissioner, effective immediately.
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Oak Forest veterans recognized for volunteer service
On April 22, Oak Forest veterans Frank Jerz and Joe Pletzke were recognized at a volunteer recognition ceremony hosted by the Edward Hines, Jr. Veterans Affairs Hospital and Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery for having accumulated 1,000 and 750 volunteer hours, respectively.
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Water conservation measures start May 15
Odd/even sprinkling rules are in effect until 9/15.
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Oak Forest firefighters serve up breakfast for local seniors
More than 100 seniors enjoyed good food, lively conversation and an exciting game of bingo at Fire Station 1 on May 6 as part of the Oak Forest Fire Department’s annual Firehouse Brunch.
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