Thanks to City Employees for their Service

From the Mayor’s Office

I would like to thank employees of the City of Oak Forest who are working very hard to keep our community safe and secure during this time of concern and crisis.  I sincerely want to thank all of the police office...

Nicor Gas Project from 157th to 160th

Nicor Gas is starting work on a project to replace aging gas mains and install new service lines & gas meters to homes and businesses in Oak Forest. The project extends is from 157^th Street on the north to 160^th Street on the south, and from Cicero Av...

Please STOP putting “flushable” wipes, disinfecting wipes, and paper towels in your toilets

Public Works needs your help!

Please STOP putting “flushable” wipes, disinfecting wipes, and paper towels in your toilets.

They are touted as disposable and even flushable, but wipes are causing headaches for the city’s sewer s...

Governor Pritzker issued Executive Order 2020-10 requiring all Illinoisans to stay in their homes

On Friday, March 20th, Governor Pritzker issued Executive Order 2020-10 requiring all Illinoisans to stay in their homes to prevent the further spread of COVID-19. The order prohibits things like visiting the homes of friends and holding gatherin...

Oak Forest City Hall Closed to the Public

Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, the City Hall side of the Oak Forest Municipal Building at 15440 Central is now closed to the public.  This action was taken early this morning in an effort to help protect City employees and the public.  ...

Many Oak Forest Restaurants Still Open Carry Out, Drive-Thru, and Delivery Still Permitted

Many restaurants and bars in Oak Forest remain open to serve the local community with take out and/or delivery options during this temporary closure of dine-in eating. To help support our business community, the City has compiled a list of these locations...

Oak Forest Fire Department (OFFD) update: COVID-19

The Oak Forest Fire Department (OFFD) will continue to provide the services you expect for your medical or fire emergency around the clock 24/7. However, with the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, OFFD will be approaching our critical work a little differ...

The Building Department is Currently Closed to the Public

Till further notice:

YOU MAY STILL CONTACT US BY USING ONE OF THE FOLLOWING METHODS:

PERMITS/ INSPECTION CONTACT INFO: Melissa Peters / mpeters@oak-forest.org – 708.687.4050 x1042Chris Larson / clarson@oak-forest.org – ...

City of Oak Forest Plan of Action relating to the Coronavirus (COVID -19) Outbreak

The State of Illinois recently outlined significant steps to help protect residents against Coronavirus (COVID-19).  Building upon that, the City of Oak Forest has put together our own Plan of Action to protect the health of citizens of our town....

Temporarily Changes Response Policy in Response to COVID 19 Virus

For Immediate Release March 16^th, 2020

Oak Forest Temporarily Changes Response Policy in Response to COVID 19 Virus

The Oak Forest police will no longer send an officer to take reports on low-level incidents in an effort to protect their staff from the coro...

Low Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic - April 6th

Friends of Oak Forest Animal Control is hosting a Low cost Pet Vaccine Clinic, presented by Spay Illinois, on April 9th at the Oak Forest Animal Control Facility - 15700 Lorel Avenue.  

This is a walk in clinic, operating from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm - ...

Open House for New Sidewalk Grant

The City of Oak Forest has been awarded a $1.17 million grant to construct over 15,000 linear feet of new sidewalk in neighborhoods near the Oak Forest METRA station. The funding was obtained through both the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvem...