Learn more about city programs and events! If you are a cable 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.

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.

September 2018 CIC-TV Programming Schedule

City Hall is closed Saturday, September 15

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

Next City Council Meeting is Tuesday, September 25

8:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers

City Council Meeting - September 11, 2018

Coverage of the City Council meeting from
Tuesday, September 11 is now available.

The Wall That Heals in Oak Forest
October 4 - 7, 2018

Volunteers Needed!

The Wall That Heals is coming to Oak Forest! The Wall That Heals exhibit features a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The Oak Forest Veterans Commission is looking for volunteers to assist with set-up and take-down of the exhibit, help find names and answer questions for visitors. The Wall That Heals must be monitored 24 hours a day by teams of volunteers. Visit the volunteer page to review the guidelines and time slots.

For more information about becoming a volunteer contact the Oak Forest Veterans Commission at 708-473-2609 or by email to ofveteranscomm@oak-forest.org.

Click here for volunteer information.

Click here to learn more about The Wall That Heals.

Oak Forest/Crestwood Chamber of Commerce

Community Expo - Saturday, October 13

9 AM - 1 PM

Take advantage of this advertising/educational opportunity and exhibit in this year’s Awareness Fair October 13th, 2018 at Arbor Park Middle School, 17303 Central Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452. In just a few short hours, you can promote your product and services to the residents of Oak Forest and Crestwood!

Click here to download the Exhibitor Registration Form

Click here to download the Vendor Registration Form

For information on exhibiting, please contact the Chamber’s Office at: (708) 687-4600.
Reserve your space early and avoid being disappointed.

Hurricane Florence Relief Drive

September 15 - 21

Beginning Saturday, September 15, members of the Oak Forest Police Department attending the Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command Class #446 will be collecting relief items for those affected by this devastating storm.

Relief items that are needed are but not limited to:

FUEL CARDS (for the trucks)
Toiletries (Baby wipes, toothbrushes, paste, etc)
Diapers / Formula
Medical Accessories (Gauze, Band-Aids’, etc)
Pet Food
Bottled Water/ Juice Boxes
Canned Foods, Non-Perishable Foods
Batterues, Flashlights, Lanterns
Cleaning Supplies (Paper towels, bleach, towels)
New/like Clothing (T-Shirts, underwear, socks, etc)
Manual can openers, Tarps, etc.

Items can be dropped off at:
Oak Forest City Hall, 15440 S. Central Avenue

All donations will be delivered to the affected areas departing on Sunday, September 23 by members of the SPSC #446.

Senior Health Fair
Thursday, October 18, 10 AM - 1 PM

The Oak Forest Senior Commission will host its 18th Annual Senior Health Fair on Thursday, October 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Oak Forest Park District at 15601 S. Central Avenue. Admission to the fair is free.

“We are excited to welcome the Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County (CEDA) where seniors can learn how to apply for home energy assistance programs and get a free Energy Efficiency Kit,” said Senior Commission member Bev Beaty. “More than 75 vendors will be available to share useful products and valuable information with those of us who are 50 years old or better.”

Vendors at this year’s fair will include the Illinois Secretary of State Department of Motor Vehicles, CapTel (captioned telephones), Pace Bus, and more. During the event, seniors can receive flu, measles and pneumonia shots (Medicare and supplement cards required); blood pressure tests; glucose screening for diabetes; and more.

More than 500 seniors from surrounding communities attend the fair; the largest senior health fair of its kind in the area. Additional parking is available at Valley Kingdom Ministries at 5300 W. 151st Street. A shuttle bus to the fair will run from the designated pick-up location between 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Click the small image to view and download the flyer for the 2018 Senior Health Fair!

For more information about the fair, please contact
Bev Beaty at 708-687-4050, ext. 1607 or ofseniorcomm@oak-forest.org.

Hope to see you there!

Upgrade Your 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.

ACT FAST! Approvals are limited this year!
APPLY TODAY!

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 updated news flash.

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.

Oak Forest Senior Commission

Senior Commission Luncheon
Thursday, September 27, 2018

Featuring Abraham Lincoln by Kevin Wood

Abraham Lincoln by Kevin Wood will perform his program “From Obscurity to Greatness” illuminating the great statesman from Illinois, celebrating the Illinois Bicentennial.

Join us Thursday, September 27, 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!

Join the Senior Commission!

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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