Police Campaign
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Railroad Crossing Construction Closing
Be advised that Metra will be closing 167th Sreeet at the Metra Crossing that is just west of Oak Forest Avenue on July 9th, at 6:00 AM until July 17th 6:00 AM.
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Safe Routes to School
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Entryway Changes Gateway Construction
Effective May 30, 2008 the entrance/exit on 159th Street will be closed and the Cicero Avenue entrance/exit will be opened.
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Community Pontiac to Move to Tinley Park
Effective May 29, 2008 Community Pontiac will move to a new location in Tinley Park.
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Water Conservation 2008
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City Council Changes Vehicle Stickers to all Seniors
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Beautification Award 2008 Application
Please use this form for the Beautification Award Applications. All applications are due by July 1, 2008.
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Police Department announces upcoming traffic enforcement campaign
From May 19 through June 2, 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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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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I-294 detour will take motorists through Oak Forest
The Illinois Tollway Authority has advised the City of Oak Forest that it will be closing the local southbound lanes of I-294 from 127th Street to 159th Street beginning Saturday, May 10.
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Acorn Library receives literacy grant
The Acorn Public Library District has received "The American Dream Starts @ Your Library" grant, which is funded by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation.
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Gypsy moth treatment program will take place this month
In May, the Illinois Department of Agriculture will spray a safe, environmentally-friendly treatment in areas affected by gypsy moths.
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The Wall That Heals brings healing legacy to Oak Forest
The Wall That Heals, a half-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., will bring the message of the memorial home to the City of Oak Forest from October 2 to October 5.
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City of Oak Forest preserves oak trees by donating them to local schools
The City of Oak Forest has donated an oak tree to each public school in the community.
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Petrizzo passes arborist certification exam
Joe Petrizzo, street superintendent in the city’s Public Works Department, recently passed the International Society of Arboriculture’s arborist certification exam.
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City of Oak Forest leases new community vehicle from Pace
As part of Pace Suburban Bus’ new municipal vehicle program, the City of Oak Forest has leased a 2007 "mini-bus” for use in transporting seniors throughout the community.
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City Council approves water, sewer rate increases through 2010
The Oak Forest City Council has approved a multi-year, two-tier water rate structure and a multi-year rate increase for sanitary sewer service, effective May 1, 2008.
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City Council adopts fiscal year 2008-2009 budget
The Oak Forest City Council has approved the city’s annual budget for the period of May 1, 2008 through April 30, 2009.
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City of Oak Forest names Louis P. Hayes building inspector
The City of Oak Forest has named Louis P. Hayes as its new building inspector, effective April 28, 2008.
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Oak Forest City Administrator Steve Jones resigns
After nearly three years of service, Oak Forest City Administrator Steve Jones has resigned, effective June 12, 2008.
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City of Oak Forest names Terrence P. Lipinski new fire chief
The City of Oak Forest has named Terrence P. Lipinski as the city’s new fire chief, effective June 9, 2008.
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City Council approves new entryway signs
On April 8, the Oak Forest City Council approved the design, production and installation of eight community entryway signs that will be located along major roadways leading into the city.
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City of Oak Forest expands in-house recycling efforts
The City of Oak Forest has expanded its in-house recycling efforts by giving all employees blue recycling bins to use at their desks.
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Metra railroad closure starts April 9
Metra will close its railroad crossing on Central Avenue north of 167th Street for eight days starting April 9. Detour routes are Cicero Avenue to the east and Oak Park Avenue to the west.
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