Thank you to everyone who made the Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony possible on Saturday. From the music to the trees and everything in between, it was a fun-filled afternoon. Miss the event? Watch it online at www.oak-forest.viebit.com.

Winter weather reminders

As we brace for snow this weekend, please keep in mind the city’s ordinance prohibiting vehicles from parking on city streets after 2” of snow has fallen. This ordinance ensures that Public Works crews can clear and salt the streets effectively and efficiently.

City Council meets next week

The City Council will meet on Tuesday, December 13 at 7 p.m. (Committee of the Whole) and 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.

City Hall will be closed tomorrow

City Hall will be 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.

e-Briefs is a free, voluntary e-mail service, which provides information about government services, activities and events. On a weekly basis, you can expect to find City Council news and agendas, construction updates, public safety reminders, senior and youth news, and much more! Please forward this e-mail to friends and family and encourage them to sign up for the weekly e-Briefs by visiting the Notify Me section of our website. Contact the City of Oak Forest at 708-687-4050 or cityofoakforest@oak-forest.org.