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.

October 2018 CIC-TV Programming Schedule

City Hall is closed Saturday, October 13

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 23

8:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers

Community Expo This Weekend!
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, Ilinois. Come and learn about services available in our community and what businesses and organizations have to offer!

For information, please contact the Oak Forest-Crestwood Chamber of Commerce Office at: (708) 687-4600.

Coverage of the City Council meeting from
Tuesday, October 9 is now available.

Bremen High School Fall Fest

Become a vendor or come and support the music department.

Bremen High School’s Fall Fest, hosted by the Bremen High School Music Department, will take place on Saturday, October 27 from 9:00am to 3:00pm at Bremen.

The free community event will include crafters, vendors, arts & crafts, projects for kids, a children’s costume contest, a haunted walkthrough, and musical performances by Bremen's music ensembles.

The fair is currently looking for vendors. Vendor fees are $30.00 per space which includes one eight-foot table and two chairs. Electricity is available and will cost an additional $5.00 per space.

If interested, please request an application from Ben Salgado, Director of Bremen’s Bands & Choirs at bremenfallfest@gmail.com or 708-371-3600 ext. 5267.

Applications can be returned by mail or in-person to Bremen High School’s main office. Please make checks payable to the Bremen High School Music Department. Space is limited and will be assigned first come, first served. Once the application and payment has been received, a confirmation email will be sent.

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.

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.