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 20

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

A Night of Cabaret!

Sunday, October 28, 2018 - 6 PM

Another night of fun, entertainment, food, and drinks with the Oak Forest Rotary Club and the award winning Acts of Kindness Cabaret Saturday, October 28 at 6 PM located at Chicago Gaelic Park, 6119 147th Street, Oak Forest. Enjoy music, free heavy hors d'oeuvres, and cash bar... and support humanitarian work in our community and worldwide!

The Oak Forest Rotary Club has a primary focus on outreach and leadership development for children and young people. Come and make the world a better place, with a little help from our friends.

And don’t forget to stop by Genesis Therapy’s event earlier the same day at Gaelic Park! Genesis Therapy is a corporate member of the Oak Forest Rotary Club that provides mental health care in our community.

Click here to purchase tickets!
Or call Joe Pilch at 708-687-8383

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.

Upgrade Your Old, Drafty 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!

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.

Oak Forest Senior Commission

Senior Commission Luncheon
Thursday, November 29, 2018

Featuring Oak Forest High School Madrigal Singers

Back by popular demand! The Oak Forest High School Madrigal Singers, in period costume, will regale you with their harmonies singing seasonal songs!

Join us Thursday, November 29, 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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