No excuses: Drive sober or get pulled over

This Labor Day, families and friends will be celebrating the end of the summer. Sadly, this festive time is also a dangerous time on our roads, as many alcohol- and drug-impaired drivers get behind the wheel after celebrating. For this reason, the Oak Forest Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation to stop drunk drivers and help save lives.

Ride your bike in the I Am An American Day Parade

Registration is open for the I Am An American Day Parade on Sunday, September 4 at 11 a.m. Decorate your bike, scooter and/or stroller and help us lead the parade down Central Avenue to the Oak Forest Park District's Old Times Picnic.

Thank you to the Crime Prevention Commission for hosting another successful and fun National Night Out on August 2!

Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association Members

OFPD accepting applications for Citizens Police Academy

The Oak Forest Police Department is accepting applications for its Citizens Police Academy, a 12-week program designed to provide residents a working knowledge of law enforcement and police department operations.

Taxpayer advocate office hours

Taxpayer Advocate Guy Gattone will be in his office next week on Monday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at City Hall. His office will be open twice a week until Bremen Township closes for appeals with the Cook County Board of Review.

City Hall 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 payments.

Tune into CIC-TV

If you are a cable television subscriber, you can view the Community Information Channel (CIC-TV) on Comcast channel 19, Wide Open West channel 6 and AT&T U-verse channel 99 to learn more about city programs and events. If you do not subscribe to cable television, you can watch Committee of the Whole and City Council meetings online or check out the DVDs at Acorn Public Library.

City Council meets next week

The City Council will meet on Tuesday, August 9 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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