On Wednesday, members of the Durkin, Tonne, Carlson, and Shaw families decorated the gazebo at City Hall in honor of Emily Beazly, a 12-year-old girl from Mt. Greenwood who has an aggressive form of non Hodgkin's lymphoma. Emily's story has captured the hearts of everyone in Chicago and beyond.
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On Tuesday, April 28, the Oak Forest City Council approved the budget for fiscal year 2015-2016, which begins today. View the budget. |
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 Scarlet Oak Fourth-Grader Brandon Britton hitched a ride to school this morning with Firefighters Tom Jones (left) and Mike Wienke. Britton won a ride on the hook and ladder at the Arbor Park Fun Fair.
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We'll be picking up trash, prepping planting beds, pulling weeds, cleaning up creeks, and touching up some paint. If possible, please bring gloves and wear long sleeves. Public Works will provide trash bags and gardening tools. To register, call 708-535-4090.
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The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive takes place in more than 10,000 cities and towns across America. It’s an effort to raise national awareness about the real, ongoing problem of hunger in every community, and it’s a sincere attempt to use our unique delivery network to do something about it. On May 9, just set out your food well before your letter carrier’s normal pick-up time.
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Registration is open for the Citywide Garage Sale on Friday, May 15 and Saturday, May 16. To register, email your name and address to cityofoakforest@oak-forest.org by May 11.
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We're kicking off the Oak Forest Farmers Market on May 30 with an electronics recycling event sponsored by the Oak Forest Green Steps Commission. Recycling will take place at the Metra train station from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Be sure to visit the Farmers Market on your way out! Please note: VetTech.Us is charging $10 per TV.
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 The Oak Forest Farmers Market opens on Saturday, May 30 at the Metra train station from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. There are several new vendors this year! Get the latest market information by liking the Oak Forest Farmers Market on Facebook. |
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Thinning out your landscape? Splitting your lilies? Dividing your hostas? Come and join the Streetscape Commission and exchange plants with your friends and neighbors! |
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New Business Spotlight: La Finca Mexican Restaurant
Dine in or carry out delicious Mexican food at La Finca at 6050 W. 159th Street. The restaurant will hold its grand opening tomorrow. Stop by and check it out!
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City Hall will be closed tomorrow, May 2. 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. |
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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.
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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. |
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