City of Oak Forest e-Briefs

City Hall will be closed Saturday, December 2, 2017

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.

JOIN US TOMORROW MORNING @ 11 AM FOR FESTIVE FAMILY FUN @ CITY HALL!

Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony

Join in the festivities with holiday entertainment from the Oak Forest High School Madrigal Singers and Brass Ensemble and the Fierke Education Chorus. Also enjoy refreshments, visits with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, magic acts by Magic Ace, face painting and more on Saturday, December 2, 2017! The parade kicks off at Oak Forest High School at 11:00 AM and proceeds on Central Avenue to City Hall.

Please consider donating an unwrapped toy to the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation this holiday season.

A collection bin is located inside Oak Forest City Hall at will be at the Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, December 2, 2017.

Winter Weather Reminder

Reminder to residents: with winter weather soon approaching, 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.

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.

Cicero Avenue Road Work

Cicero Avenue from Rt. 83 to 127th Street in Crestwood is closed until mid-December for work on the bridge. There have been significant delays reported in the detour area. Please plan accordingly!

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