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City Hall is open every Saturday in June
9 am - NoonAll payments can be dropped in the Night Depository Mail slot to the right of the City Hall main entrance after hours. |
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Next City Council Meeting is Tuesday, June 268:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers |
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Vehicle Registration Available Online
Vehicle stickers are now available for 2018/19. Don't want to wait in lines at City Hall? Register online! Visit the city website or click the link below. Be sure to order yours soon; registration ends June 30.
Click here to purchase your vehicle stickers. |
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Forest In Bloom Awards
Nominate an Oak Forest resident, business or organization who takes the extra steps to beautify their property through exceptional landscaping! The City of Oak Forest Streetscape Commission awards homes and businesses where pride of ownership really shines through with the Forest In Bloom Award.
All residents and business owners are eligible to nominate themselves or another home, business or organization using the award application on the city website. All nominations are due July 1!
Forest In Bloom online award application
Paper applications are available at City Hall or download the form here. |
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Upgrade Your 50 year-old Home!
Oak Forest is the first suburb to benefit from the ComEd® Energy Efficiency Program partnered with the Chicagoland Vintage Home Association (CVHA). CVHA, formerly the Chicago Bungalow Association, has helped 3700 homes in Chicago for the past 17 years with a staggering satisfaction rating of 9.98 out of 10! Check your eligibility below and apply. No detailed financial information needed!
Eligibility
To qualify for this program you must meet the following criteria: - Vintage single-family home built at least 50 years ago
- Home must be owner-occupied and receive electric delivery service from ComEd
- Located in Cook County
- Household income of 80% Area Median Income (AMI) or lower—see chart here.
Complete and submit the application either online or with the paper form. Paper forms are available at the City Hall front desk or you can download one here. Remember that no detailed financial information is needed except an approximate household income. The ComEd® Energy Efficiency Program services include attic and sidewall insulation, air sealing, health and safety measures, and installation of energy-saving products. If you have any questions, please contact the Chicagoland Vintage Home Association at 312-675-0300 extension 13.
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Law Enforcement Torch Run Through Oak ForestOn Tuesday, June 12 the Oak Forest Police Department participated in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois (LETR) as part of 23 routes throughout Illinois helping the Flame of Hope arrive at the Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games on June 15 in Normal. LETR has raised $47 million over 32 years while increasing awareness of Special Olympics athletes and their accomplishments.
You can help Oak Forest Police Department reach their fundraising goals by visiting the Special Olympics Illinois page. The next fundraising event is the Five-O at the Dirty-O demolition derby at the Route 66 Raceway in Joliet on July 21.
Click here to donate to Oak Forest Police Department for Special Olympics Illinois.
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Volunteers Needed for Wall That Heals Viewing EventThe Oak Forest Veterans Commission will be hosting The Wall That Heals, a Vietnam War Memorial, from October 2 - 7; Open to the public October 4-7.
The Veterans Commission is looking for 20 volunteers to assist with setup and breakdown of the wall. The heaviest section of the wall weighs 80 lbs. The volunteers should be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.Participation times will be announced closer to the event dates.
Contact the Oak Forest Veterans Commission at 708-473-2609 or by email to ofveteranscomm@oak-forest.org.
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Relay For Life Oak ForestSaturday, June 23 - 2 PM - MidnightCome One! Come All! You're invited to a full day of activities, 50/50, live music, raffles, DJ, games, and more! Help Relay For Life Oak Forest reach their donation goals! All donations helps the American Cancer Society fund groundbreaking cancer research, crucial patient care services, and prevention and early detection programs.
Relay For Life is the signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Relay is staffed and coordinated by volunteers in thousands of communities and 27 countries. Volunteers give of their time and effort because they believe it's time to take action against cancer.
Click here for more details about the event June 23!
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Oak Forest Community Pool Now Open!
The Oak Forest Community Pool is open for the season!
Visit the Oak Forest Community Pool page on our city site for the 2018 Registration Form, information about membership fees, hours of operation. Registration and fee payments can be done all season at City Hall.
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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 at 708-687-4050 and we will try to answer them in a timely manner.
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Volunteers Needed: Friends of Oak Forest Animal Control
Friends of Oak Forest Animal Control are looking for volunteers! Help them foster animals, provide information at community events, care for animals at the Animal Control office, and assist with fundraising. If interested, visit the Animal Control office at 15701 Lorel Avenue on Tuesday, June 12 at 7:30 pm.
RSVP to the volunteer coordinator at 708-256-5078. |
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Fun Night Out That Helps
The Friends of Oak Forest Animal Control invite you to join them Saturday, July 14th, 6:05pm game time to watch The Windy City Thunderbolts take on the Joliet Slammers at the Standard Bank Stadium in Crestwood!
Your $10 ticket includes the Jimmy Buffet Night, a pre-game concert, cheeseburger and margarita specials in a family friendly surrounding. Your night with us will be capped off with an excellent fireworks show too!
With each ticket sale $4.00 goes directly to veterinary expenses of the cats and dogs in our care, initial exams as well as emergency medical procedures to get them on their way to a new forever home.
Tickets can be purchased at:
Oak Forest City Hall, 15440 Central Ave.
Mon. – Fri., 9 am – 5 pm
4 Paws Playhouse, 15711 S. Cicero Ave.
Mon. – Sat., 6:30 am – 6:30 pm
Please contact Lisa at (773) 218-0839 for other delivery options.
Join us for a fun night out! |
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Oak Forest Senior Commission
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The Oak Forest Senior Commission is looking for senior citizens who might like to serve as members of this commission, which meets in City Hall on every second Wednesday of the month at 1:00 PM.
The Senior Commission gets involved in various community events, such as the annual Health Fair at the Oak Forest Park District and monthly senior lunches at the Oak Forest Community Center.
Should you wish to join this commission, please contact the Mayor’s Office at 708-687-4050, extension 1005.
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Senior Commission Luncheon
Thursday, June 28, 2018
Featuring John Measner
Don't miss the last Senior Luncheon of the season! John Measner Magic Show! Measner is a professional magician and illusionist with 25 years of experience. His show includes live animals. Watch a bird change into a French Poodle!
Join us Thursday, June 28, 2018 at the Senior Center (Oak Forest Community Center) 15501 S. Kilpatrick Avenue. Doors open at 10 AM. Entertainment begins at 11 AM. Lunch is at 12 noon. After lunch, stay for free cash bingo at 12:45 PM.
Tickets are available for $5.00 at City Hall (15540 S. Central; 708-687-4050) or can be purchased at the door on the day of the event. Hope to see you there!
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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.
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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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