Oak Forest High School Principal Dr. Brad Sikora (center left) and Oak Forest High School Associate Principal Dan Dunne (center right) congratulate Oak Forest Mayor Hank Kuspa (far left) and Joliet Mayor Bob O’Dekirk (far right) for being inducted into the Oak Forest High School Hall of Fame in a ceremony during Homecoming Week at Oak Forest High School. Mayor Kuspa and Mayor O’Dekirk and their families will also be honored at halftime of the Homecoming game on September 22.
Oak Forest Mayor Henry “Hank” Kuspa was inducted into the Oak Forest Hall of Fame as the Spirit of Oak Forest Inductee. This is for a person who has made a significant contribution to Oak Forest High School as a community member. In addition to being a significant support to OFHS while he has been Mayor, Kuspa is also seen at numerous sporting events and activities during the school year at Oak Forest High School. In fact, he can be found at many home football games behind the grill cooking hamburgers and hot dogs for the concession stand with a smile on his face.

According to Special Olympics Illinois, the 2017 Law Enforcement Torch Run Plane Pull was a success! The Oak Forest Police Department was one of 84 teams that participated in the ultimate tug-of-war competition, battling a UPS Airbus A300 or a United Airlines 737. Additionally, more than $130,000 was raised for the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois!

We're hiring: Part-time Communications Coordinator

The Communications Coordinator is a part-time professional position. The Coordinator is responsible for the dissemination of public information to the community through marketing services and social media programs to residents, businesses and the general public. The Coordinator also plans and markets special events of the City. The position receives general administrative direction from the City Administrator and Mayor.

Barry Coyle performs at the next senior lunch

The Oak Forest Senior Commission presents Barry 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 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.

City Council meets next week

The City Council will meet on Tuesday, September 26 at 7 p.m. (Committee of the Whole) and at 8 p.m. for its regular meeting. Citizens are invited to attend the meeting and are welcome to participate at the designated time.

September senior activities continue at Bremen Township

On September 25, the Brain Fitness workshop continues with Molly Hofer and Wits Fitness. This group meets monthly to work on puzzles, word games and other activities to help keep our wits fit! Call to register at 687-8220. There is no charge for this workshop, which runs from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Township Senior Center, 15350 S. Oak Park Avenue in Oak Forest.

On September 28, Aunt Martha’s Health and Wellness will discuss Men’s Health in the Senior Café at 11:00 a.m. before the senior lunch. Reserve your spot at 708-687-8220 and let us know if you'd like to stay for lunch with other seniors (age 60+ only). Lunch is funded in partnership with AgeOptions. A small donation for lunch is requested but is not required.

FLU SHOTS will be available to seniors on September 29 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Walgreen’s will offer a free goodie bag to recipients. Bring your Medicare card and call to register at 708-687-8220 by September 25. This will take place at the Township Senior Center at 15350 S. Oak Park Avenue in Oak Forest.

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.