City of Oak Forest names Tim Moss deputy fire chief

The City of Oak Forest has named Tim Moss as its new deputy fire chief, effective immediately. Moss’ appointment was approved by the City Council on Tuesday, September 12.

Is your address visible?

Are your property numbers visible and easily identifiable in case of an emergency?
Per City Code 304.3 Premises Identification: Buildings shall have approved address numbers placed in a position to be plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numerals or alphabet letters. Numbers shall be a minimum of 4 inches (102 mm) high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch (12.7 mm).

During the month of September, the Tie a Teal Ribbon Foundation is committed to increasing awareness of ovarian cancer by tying teal ribbons on trees across the Chicago Southland. The teal ribbons are there to remind you to learn more about the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer and spread the word to your friends and family. Connect with the foundation at tieatealribbon@gmail.com.

Roger Coyle performs at the next senior lunch

The Oak Forest Senior Commission presents Roger Coyle at its luncheon on September 28 at 11 a.m. at the Community Center. Coyle is a touring songwriter/multi-instrumentalist and historian, who sings folk, classic and Celtics melodies.

City Hall will be closed tomorrow

City Hall will be open tomorrow from 9 a.m. to noon.

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.