Street art applications are due today

This year, artists will be recreating their favorite American television shows on the doors. Although there are guidelines to follow and concepts must be approved, artists are free to recreate a scene from a show, feature a popular character, or highlight the best shows of a decade. And, don’t forget about TV events such as Monday Night Football or the summer Olympics. The possibilities are endless!

Road program begins next week

Iroquois Paving will begin work on nine street segments next week (weather permitting) as part of the 2016 Road Program.

Click It or Ticket campaign begins May 16

The Oak Forest Police Department will join the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police and hundreds of local law enforcement agencies across the state for the 2016 Click It or Ticket campaign that runs from May 16 through May 30. Officers will be out in force day and night during this time frame – cracking down on seat belt law violators and impaired drivers. Motorists caught driving unbuckled will be ticketed and those caught driving impaired by drugs or alcohol will be arrested.

SNEAK PEEK: Workers are putting the finishing touches on the state-of-the-art Eagle Sports Range at 5900 W. 159th Street, which is slated to open in July.

Now hiring: Part-time counter clerk, bus driver

The City of Oak Forest has openings for a part-time, seasonal counter clerk and a part-time community bus driver. For more information or to apply, click here.

Fly a kite at Jesk Park on Saturday

The Oak Forest Park District will host a Family Kite Fly at Jesk Park (155th & Ridgeland Ave.) on Saturday, May 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The first 75 participants at this free event will receive build-a-kite kits! Concessions will be available for purchase.

The Public Works Department celebrated Arbor Day on April 29 by planting an oak tree at Fieldcrest Elementary School with the help of Principal Kimberly Cook and students.

Senior Commission launches promotional video

The Oak Forest Senior Commission is hoping to attract more seniors to their monthly luncheons, annual health fair and other special events with a new promotional video now airing on CIC-TV. Watch now!

We wish Firefighter Bill Stearns a happy and healthy retirement! Thank you for your years of service and dedication to the people of Oak Forest.

City Hall is closed tomorrow

During non-business hours, please use the night-deposit mail slot at City Hall, pay parking or ordinance tickets online or sign up for online water bill pay.

City Council meets next week

The City Council will meet on Tuesday, May 10 at 8 p.m. for its regular meeting in Council Chambers at City Hall. Citizens are invited to attend the meetings and are welcome to participate at the designated time.

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