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, October 6

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, October 9

8:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers

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

The Wall That Heals has arrived in Oak Forest! Located at 158th Street and Lorel Avenue, The Wall That Heals and Mobile Exhibit is a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The Wall That Heals is monitored and open to the public 24 hours a day until 2 PM on Sunday, October 7. Volunteers are available to help find names and answer questions for visitors.

The Oak Forest Veterans Commission is looking for volunteers to assist with take-down of the exhibit. 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 to learn more about The Wall That Heals.

2nd Annual Colonel Madden Cross Town Mad Dash & Walk

Saturday, October 6

The Colonel Madden Cross-Town Mad Dash is a three mile road race through the streets of Oak Forest, Illinois. In addition to being a IHSA cross country meet for high school teams in the greater community, the Oak Forest High School Cross Country Teams will be hosting a community run immediately following their meet as a fundraiser for their program.

The event benefits the Oak Forest High School Boys & Girls Cross Country Teams.

Register online today! Onsite registration also available.
$35 onsite registration @ 9 AM -- Onsite registrations are not guaranteed race t-shirts and race bags.
Click here to register!

Event Schedule:

October 6, 9:00 AM
High School Boys Start Time

October 6, 9:15 AM
Community Registration and Packet Pick Up

October 6, 9:30 AM
High School Girls Start Time

October 6, 10:00 AM
Community Race Start Time

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.

Forest Preserve Bike Share

Enjoy these last few days of warm weather by using the HOPR bikes located at select Forest Preserves of Cook County locations. Visit gohopr.com/chicagoland to download the app and enjoy a warm Autumn day riding the bike trails through Oak Forest!

Bike rental locations in Oak Forest:
- Midlothian Reservoir (167th and Cicero)
- Camp Sullivan (147th and Justamere)
- Bremen Grove (159th and Oak Park Avenue)

Early Voting and Interested Parties Memo at City Hall

Seeing all of those political ads on TV can mean only one thing, it's election season! The 2018 Gubernatorial Election is November 6 where Illinois voters will cast their ballot for Governor as well as local Congressman, County positions, and more.

Early voting helps anyone unable to vote at the assigned polling place on Election Day. Oak Forest City Hall will be an early voting location everyday from Monday, October 22 through Monday, November 5. The Clerk’s Office will also have Vote by Mail forms for this year’s election.

Early Voting hours are:

Monday - Saturday
October 22 - October 27
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 28
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Monday - Friday
October 29 - November 2
9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 3
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 4
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Monday, November 5
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Please note that the 2019 Municipal Election will be held on April 2nd, 2019. The Clerk’s Office will be providing an Interested Parties Memo featuring detailed information and documents for residents interested in running for a City of Oak Forest position in that upcoming election. This memo will be made available in September when the Illinois State Board of Elections publishes the 2019 Candidates Guide.

Coverage of the City Council meeting from
Tuesday, September 25 is now available.

Request For Proposal

City of Oak Forest Council Chamber & Production Room Upgrades for Live and Recorded Video

The City of Oak Forest invites qualified vendors to submit responses to this request for proposal (RFP) for upgrades/solution to the visual and production equipment in City Council Chambers and Cable Production room. Through this RFP, the City is requesting qualified firms to assist with replacing the current presentation and broadcasting equipment.

A pre-bid meeting will be held at City of Oak Forest administration building (15440 S. Central Ave.) on Wednesday October 24, 2018 at 10:00 AM with attendance required. City Council Chambers Audio, Visual, and Sound System Upgrade Submittal Deadline: November 28, 2018 at 5:00 PM.

For complete requirements and reference photos,
download the RFP document here.

All questions or requests for additional information should be emailed to:
Tom Rieman, IT Director: email: trieman@oak-forest.org
Subject: Oak Forest Chamber Upgrade

Update: 159th and Cicero Improvements

The Illinois Department of Transportation has notified the City of Oak Forest that all lanes on 159th Street will be completed and opened by the beginning of November. The City is awaiting the updated work schedule from IDOT pertaining to the road and culvert construction impacting Cicero Avenue.

Click here to subscribe to Oak Forest News through Notify Me on the city website to be up-to-date on what's happening around the city.

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.

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!

Oak Forest Senior Commission

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!

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.

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.