The City of Oak Forest remembers Carol Voorhees
The City of Oak Forest remembers Carol Voorhees, who served as a dispatcher from 1973 to 1987.
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City Council approves water rate increase
In response to a 25 percent increase in water rates by its supplier - the City of Chicago - the Oak Forest City Council recently passed a water rate increase of $1 per 1,000 gallons, effective February 1. On average, a resident will pay an additional $20 per quarter.
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City of Oak Forest names Dominic D'Ambrosio deputy chief of police
The City of Oak Forest has named Sergeant Dominic D'Ambrosio as its deputy chief of police, effective January 29. D'Ambrosio's appointment was approved by the Oak Forest City Council on January 24.
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City Council approves facade grants for local businesses
On January 24, the Oak Forest City Council approved three separate resolutions in support of $10,000 facade assistance grants for Lucky's Restaurant, Central Collision Center and SLR Auto Spa.
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Food drive at Oak Forest Fleadh 5K will help local families
The City of Oak Forest and the Oak Forest-Crestwood Area Chamber of Commerce are teaming up with the St. Damian Food Pantry to add a food drive to the 3rd Annual Oak Forest Fleadh 5K on Saturday, March 10.
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Observe city's parking ordinance after a snowfall of two inches or more
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch, which is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening. Please remember to observe the city's parking ordinance that prohibits parking on public streets at any time within 12 hours after a snowfall of two inches or more has occurred.
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The City of Oak Forest remembers Alvin Lexow
The City of Oak Forest remembers former Police Chief Alvin Lexow, who recently passed away.
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Are you registered to vote?
Oak Forest residents, who are planning to vote in the spring federal and state primary elections, can register through Tuesday, February 21 at City Hall, 15440 S. Central Avenue. Registration is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, in the City Clerk's Office.
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Holiday traffic enforcement campaign yields more than 140 citations
From December 19, 2011 through January 1, 2012, the Oak Forest Police Department issued 142 tickets as part of a traffic enforcement campaign funded by the Illinois Department of Transportation's Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP).
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New garbage carts roll into town
This week, NuWay Disposal dropped off new garbage carts to Oak Forest residents, at no extra cost. The 95-gallon garbage carts, which are on wheels and have lids, are part of NuWay's new fuel efficiency program, which includes a compressed natural gas (CNG) fleet that will pick up the carts in Oak Forest.
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Join Arbor Park students in the Dream Machine Recycle Rally
Arbor Park School District 145 has entered the Dream Machine Recycle Rally sponsored by Pepsico and in partnership with Waste Management and GreenOpolis. As part of the contest, Arbor Park students and their families are collecting non-alcoholic plastic beverage containers and aluminum cans in an effort to win up to $50,000.
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Thank you from the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation
The Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation says thank you to the City of Oak Forest and its residents for donating unclaimed bicycles and new toys to children with cancer.
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City receives $3,259 local tourism grant to promote Oak Forest Fleadh
The City of Oak Forest recently received a $3,259 Local Tourism Marketing Grant from the Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau to promote the Oak Forest Fleadh on Saturday, March 10 on Cicero Avenue between 151st Street and 159th Street.
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Two new state laws to keep in mind in 2012
Starting January 1, 2012, Illinois residents will be required to recycle their electronics and buckle up in the back seat.
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Public Works removing dead and dying ash trees to manage city's urban forest
The Public Works Department is using a more efficient method for removing nearly 2,000 dead and dying ash trees from the city's parkways. The trees are being infested by the Emerald Ash Borer, a metallic green beetle that kills ash trees.
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Recent traffic enforcement campaign yields more than 120 citations
The Oak Forest Police Department recently issued 124 tickets as part of a traffic enforcement campaign funded by the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP).
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Crime Prevention Commission shares holiday shopping tips
Using tips from the FBI, the Oak Forest Crime Prevention Commission reminds residents to beware of cyber criminals this holiday shopping season.
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2011- 2012 Kids Can't Buy Them Here Program
The Oak Forest Police Department recently conducted its final round of the 2011-2012 "Kids Can't Buy Them Here" tobacco compliance survey at various retailers.
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Chief Anderson selected as honorary chair of 2012 King Remembrance
Oak Forest Police Chief Greg Anderson has been selected as an honorary chair of the Illinois Commission on Diversity and Human Relations’ (ICDHR) 44th Annual King Remembrance and Celebration Dinner, which celebrates the life, work and 83rd birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on Saturday, January 21, 2012.
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Oak Forest Police Department expands K9 unit
The Oak Forest Police Department recently added a new team to its K9 unit – Investigator Paul Kocek and K9 Pitt, a 3-year-old German shepherd.
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Illinois to ban electronics in garbage; Bremen Township offers e-waste sites
Starting January 1, 2012, Illinois law will make it illegal for residents to throw their electronics in the garbage. In an effort to provide residents with a place to dispose of their electronics, Bremen Township has partnered with VetTech, which helps veterans with career opportunities and helps the community by reusing/recycling e-waste, to open two permanent e-waste recycling locations.
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City receives $3,220 local tourism grant to promote Oak Forest Fleadh
The City of Oak Forest recently received a $3,220 Local Tourism Marketing Grant from the Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau to promote the Oak Forest Fleadh on Saturday, March 12 on Cicero Avenue between 151st Street and 159th Street.
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