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Posted on: March 23, 2023

Yard waste pickup resumes April 1

Yard waste news flash

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.&...

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Posted on: March 9, 2023

Salute a hometown hero through the city's banner program

Hometown Heroes

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...

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Posted on: March 7, 2023

Take advantage of early voting at City Hall

news flash early voting

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...
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Additional election info... City News
Posted on: March 9, 2023

Spring Cleanup Week is April 24-April 28

Spring Clean up week newsflash

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...

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City News
Posted on: March 21, 2023

Culver's coming to 159th Street

culvers news flash

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. 159th Street to the franchise owners. The 4,190-square-foot, quick-serve restaurant will have a dual-la...

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City News
Posted on: March 10, 2023

Aldi Food Market coming to 167th Street

Aldi news flash

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

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Posted on: March 21, 2023

Cannabis dispensary opening this summer

be news flash

The City of Oak Forest recently sold property at 5940 W. 159th 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. 

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City News
Posted on: March 21, 2023

Register for the Citywide Garage Sale

garage sale news flash

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...

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