Deputy Chief Kristin certified by Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police

Deputy Chief Tim Kristin has been designated as a certified eligible police chief through the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police. Kristin is among only a select few Illinois police command staff able to meet the stringent requirements of the program since its inception in 1998.

Vehicle stickers must be affixed by midnight on June 30

Purchase your vehicle stickers online, through the mail, or at City Hall. The deadline to purchase stickers, without penalty, is June 30.

City Hall will be open tomorrow from 9 a.m. to noon.

Meet the Opportunity Knocks artists tomorrow at the farmers market

You're invited to meet the artists who have transformed the doors at 159th Street and Cicero Avenue into works for art tomorrow at 10 a.m. While you're there, don't forget to pick up all your fresh favorites at our weekly farmers market. Read the Daily Southtown's feature article about the Opportunity Knocks public art project.

Cook County Commissioner Joan Murphy speaks at the Camp Sullivan grand opening.

Ceremonial ribbon cutting held at Camp Sullivan in Oak Forest

The official grand opening of Camp Sullivan in Oak Forest marked the first time the public can use the site in more than 50 years.

“The City of Oak Forest has been a destination for scouting groups for many years,” said Oak Forest Mayor Hank Kuspa. “We’re excited to have a revitalized Camp Sullivan in our backyard available to everyone.”

Get your Oak Fest mega pass at City Hall through Wednesday

Save $25 by purchasing your Oak Fest mega pass bracelet at City Hall today until 5 p.m. and tomorrow from 9 a.m. to noon. Click here for additional dates and times.

Download the city's annual water quality report

The report contains important information about the source and quality of your drinking water. In an effort to be more environmentally responsible, the city no longer mails a printed copy of the report to all residents. If you would like a printed copy, please call City Hall at 708-687-4050 or email cityofoakforest@oak-forest.org.

Last chance to apply for a Forest in Bloom award

The deadline to apply for a Forest in Bloom Award is Wednesday. The Forest in Bloom Awards are presented annually to Oak Forest residents, businesses and organizations who take the extra steps necessary to beautify their homes and properties through exceptional landscaping.

Water Department resumes fire hydrant painting program

Year two of the Oak Forest Water Department's three-year fire hydrant painting program will begin next week. Approximately 430 hydrants will be painted in the following subdivisions: Fieldcrest, Friendly Oaks, Gingerwood, Landings, Oak Forest Club, Ridgewood Estates.

Selling a home in town? Request a LivingOakForest.com rider to add to your for sale sign. Call 708-687-4050 or email cmaher@oak-forest.org.

Find out what's happening at the library in July

Acorn Public Library provides books and eBooks, programming, movies, music, electronic research tools, and computer access to the public. Stop in to borrow a book or take part in one or all of the planned special events in April.
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Do you know a WWII vet?

Honor Flight Chicago needs your help to fill the last three flights of this season. If you know a WWII vet, please sign him up before June 28 in order to secure a seat on the July 29 flight.

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. ??