Resumes for 4th Ward alderman due August 14

Due to the recent resignation of the 4th Ward alderman, the Mayor's Office is accepting resumes from 4th Ward residents who are interested in filling the seat until Friday, August 14.  The resident appointed to the position by the mayor will serve until April 2017 when the position is up for election.  

Forest in Bloom Award winners announced 

Congratulations to the 2015 Forest in Bloom Award winners.  The 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 conservation measures in effect until September 15

Odd/even sprinkling rules are in effect between until September 15. Sprinkling is allowed from 7 to 11 a.m. and 7 to 11 p.m. on the odd/even basis.  If the last digit in your street address is odd (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) then you may sprinkle only on odd numbered calendar days. If the last digit in your address is even (2, 4, 6, 8, 0) then you are restricted to sprinkling on even numbered calendar days.  

Learn what’s going on at upcoming council meetings 

The City Council will meet on Tuesday, August 11 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall for a Committee of the Whole meeting.  The City Council also will meet at 8 p.m. in Council Chambers for its regularly scheduled meeting.  Citizens are invited to attend both meetings and are welcome to participate at the designated times.

Be aware of scam emails, phone calls

The Crime Prevention Commission reminds residents to be aware of scam emails and phone calls.  In particular, the commission is warning residents about the Windows 10 ransomware scam and an IRS phone scam seemingly directed toward seniors.  

Find out what's happening at Acorn Public Library during the month of May.  From young to more mature, there's something for everyone.  Also, become a Friend of the Library. Learn more at the Friends of the Library Open House on June 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or call 708-687-3700.  

City Hall is open tomorrow 

City Hall will be open on Saturday, August 8 from 9 a.m. to noon.  

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.