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. 

April 2018 CIC-TV Programming Schedule

City Hall will be open Saturday, April 28
9 am - Noon

All payments can be dropped in the Night Depository Mail slot to the right of the City Hall main entrance.

Next City Council Meeting is Tuesday, May 8

8:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers

Volunteers Needed: Emergency Management Agency of Oak Forest

Have you ever wanted to be a part of the team responsible for preparing for and coordinating responses to emergencies? The Emergency Management Agency(EMA) of Oak Forest is looking for volunteers to add to their team! Please call EMA at 708-687-0013 for more information about becoming a volunteer.

Save The Date: Memorial Day Event
Monday, May 28, 2018

More information coming soon!

Forest In Bloom Awards

Do you happen to notice an Oak Forest resident, business or organization who takes the extra steps to beautify their property through exceptional landscaping? If so, nominate them for the annual Forest In Bloom Awards! The City of Oak Forest Streetscape Commission awards homes and businesses where pride of ownership really shines through.

All residents and business owners are eligible to nominate themselves or another home, business or organization using the award application on the city website.

Click here to complete the online award application and enter your nominee! Paper applications are available at City Hall or download the form here. All nominations are due July 1!

Severe Weather Spotter Training

Friday, April 27 at 7:15pm, David Bukowski from Oak Forest Emergency Management will be offering the National Weather Service severe weather and tornado spotter training at the Oak Forest City Hall Chamber Room. This is a FREE class, and runs between 2-2.5 hours in length. Pre-registration is appreciated, but not required and walk-ins are always welcome.

With recent severe weather activity over the past few years as an example, it is not a matter of if, but when a weather incident will affect the community. This event is open to the public, both residents and non-residents.

Click here for additional information.

Citywide Garage Sale 2018

It's that time of year where Spring cleaning could lead to some extra cash in your pocket! The City of Oak Forest Citywide Garage Sale will be held on Friday, June 1 and Saturday, June 2 from 8 AM to 3 PM on each day. So many items to look through; you may just find that special item you couldn't find anywhere else!

To register as a participant, visit the City website or the link below to fill out the simple online form with your information and to select which days your garage sale will take place. No permits needed! Registration guarantees your sale will be added to the list of participating homes in the area. But hurry, registration ends Friday May 25.

Visit the City of Oak Forest Events page on Facebook to keep informed of any updates and to find the list of participants. The list will be available after registration ends.

To register your sale for the Citywide Garage Sale, click the link below.

Citywide Garage Sale 2018 - Registration

City Ordinance Reminder

In residential areas where garbage pick-up is curbside, containers will be replaced in the parkway no earlier than 6:00 p.m. on the day preceding collections and shall be removed from the parkway no later than 9:00 p.m. on the day of collection. (54.22  PLACEMENT AND REMOVAL OF CONTAINERS.)

Pool Registration Is Now Open!

Visit the Oak Forest Community Pool page on our city site for the 2018 Registration Form, information about membership fees, hours of operation and the Pool Party Rental Contract! Residents of Oak Forest can enjoy the warm sun and cool waters this season. Registration and fee payments can now be done at City Hall. Don't let the cold air and snow flurries keep you from thinking of ward and sunny days ahead! Registration ends on May 25th. Hope to see you this summer!

Stay Informed: 159th and Cicero Improvements

For updates on the on-going improvements to the intersection at 159th Street and Cicero Avenue, be sure to follow City of Oak Forest on Facebook or Twitter. You can also find the full list of notifications since January on the City website in the Oak Forest News tab on the homepage. Click here to review the news entries. If you have any questions or concerns about the project, don't hesitate to send a message on Facebook to City of Oak Forest or call City Hall and we will try to answer them in a timely manner.

Oak Forest Senior Commission

Outstanding Lunches Served to Seniors Monday-Friday!

Bremen Township continues to serve hot lunches Monday-Friday at noon, at our Senior Café located at 15350 S. Oak Park Avenue, Oak Forest. Seniors age 60+ are eligible for this meal funded in partnership with AgeOptions.

A donation of $4.00 is requested but is not required. Reservations are also requested but are not always required, depending on availability. Menus are available at Oak Forest City Hall, the Bremen Township buildings on Oak Park Avenue and online at www.brementownship.net (click on  "Services" on the home page and then "Senior Services"). 

If you'd like to drop in and check it out, the Café opens at 10am. Coffee is available at no charge; Lunch begins at 12 Noon. For more information or to make a reservation, call 708-687-8220. 

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.