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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City Council to honor Oak Forest High School state speech champions
Congratulations to Oak Forest High School students Jake Morrissy and Ryan Hanlon, who took 1st place in the humorous duet acting category at the 2010 Illinois High School Association Speech Regional.
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City Council approves changes to city’s vehicle sticker code
The City Council has approved several changes to the city’s vehicle sticker ordinance in an effort to simplify the process for office staff and residents. The base vehicle sticker prices are not affected by the revisions and will remain the same as last year.
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City establishes one-time special event provision for liquor licensees
In order to help local businesses attract more customers, the City Council will allow current liquor license holders to open their beer gardens or temporary beer garden areas leading up to and during St. Patrick’s Day – March 12 through March 17.
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Oak Forest High School cheerleaders take 3rd Place in state competition
Congratulations to the Lady Bengal Cheerleading Squad, which won 3rd Place in the Illinois State Cheerleading Tournament on February 6. The competition included 79 medium varsity teams from across the state. Way to go!
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City Council Meeting Cancelled
Due to the snow storm, tonight's City Council meeting has been cancelled.
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Register for the Fleadh 5K
Registration is now open for the Fleadh 5K on Saturday, March 13 at 9 a.m.
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City recognizes Investigator Richard Belcher for exemplary service
On Tuesday, January 26, the Oak Forest City Council recognized Investigator Richard Belcher for commendable work in tracking down and arresting the perpetrator of a residential burglary that occurred in Oak Forest on January 12.
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City Council approves bank’s request to build a drive-thru facility
On January 12, the Oak Forest City Council approved a request by the Oak Forest Banking Center for a special use permit to build a drive-thru facility.
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City recognizes retired police sergeant
On Tuesday, January 12, the Oak Forest City Council recognized Sergeant Richard Beatty, who retired from the Oak Forest Police Department in November after more than 20 years of service.
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Holiday traffic enforcement campaign yields nearly 100 citations
From December 18 through January 3, the Oak Forest Police Department issued 96 tickets as part of a traffic enforcement campaign funded by the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Integrated Mini-Grant Enforcement program.
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Winter parking reminder
Cars must be removed from the streets during and for 12 hours after a snowfall of two inches or more.
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Early voting begins January 11
Early voting for the February 2 primary election will take place at City Hall from January 11 to January 28.
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Are your house numbers visible from the street?
Be sure emergency responders can find your house quickly by making your house numbers clear and visible from the street in front of your property.
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Want to appeal your 2009 property taxes?
Oak Forest Taxpayer Advocate Guy Gattone is available to answer your questions about appealing your 2009 property taxes.
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Oak Forest Police Department begins late-night enforcement crackdown
The Oak Forest Police Department today announced its late-night plans for the holiday season focusing on the most deadly time of day for motor vehicle fatalities.
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Residents capture the holiday spirit at tree lighting ceremony and parade
More than 300 people gathered at City Hall on Saturday, December 12 for the city's annual tree lighting ceremony and parade.
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Resident advisory: Solicitations are not from the Oak Forest Fire Department
Recently, residents have been receiving telephone calls from the South Cook County Professional Firefighters Union - a private organization - asking for donations. The calls are not being made by Oak Forest firefighters.
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