Learn more about city programs and events! Cable television subscribers can view CIC-TV.

If you do not subscribe to cable television, visit oak-forest.org/broadcast to learn more about the Oak Forest Broadcast Network. Click here to watch special coverage of community events, Committee of the Whole and City Council meetings. DVD archives are also available at Acorn Public Library.

City Hall is closed Saturday, May 4, 2019

The City Hall Clerk's Office is open one Saturday a month (except June). After hours, all payments can be dropped in the Night Depository Mail slot to the right of the City Hall main entrance.

Next City Council Meeting is Tuesday, May 14, 2019

8:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers

Click above for video from the Sleep in Heavely Peace Bed Build at the Oak Forest Fire House from the Oak Forest Broadcast Network.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace Bed Build

Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) is a nonprofit organization that helps build beds for families with children in need of a place to sleep. SHP recently held a bed build day at the Oak Forest Fire House.

Chapter President Dave King organized the event and gives viewers a tour of the various steps involved in fulfilling the goal of the organization. This production showcases the volunteer efforts of the Oak Forest community as well as the fire department. Be sure to get involved in the next bed build day in Oak Forest!

Memorial Day Ceremony
Monday, May 27, 2019 at 11 AM

Please join the Owen W. Winter, Jr. VFW Post 4241 and the City of Oak Forest for the 2019 Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 27, 2019 at the Veterans Memorial outside City Hall. Program begins at 11 AM.

Local organizations and businesses will present wreaths to honor our veterans as a reminder of the sacrifices they made while in service.

OF Firefighter Retires After 31 Years

The Oak Forest Fire Department says good-bye today to Firefighter/Paramedic Jeffery Matusik. Jeff will be retiring after serving the City of Oak Forest for 31 years, the last 26 years as a career Firefighter. As Jeff retires to the lake, he will be greatly missed by his brothers and sisters of the Oak Forest Fire Department.

Jeff made a few comments on social media about his time in the Oak Forest Fire Department and the friends he has made over the years, "We have endured many obstacles good and bad. I cherish everyone of you and will continue to always be there for whom ever needs this brother... Thank You Oak Forest for letting me be part of the growth and taking care of and protecting this great town."

We wish you well, Jeff!

Chicagoland Vintage Home Association Energy Upgrades

Oak Forest Citywide Garage Sale
Friday, May 31 - Saturday, June 1, 2019

Visit hundreds of garage sales throughout the City of Oak Forest during the 2019 Citywide Garage Sale! Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1, 2019 from 8 AM - 3PM each day!

If you are planning on holding a garage sale on either of the event dates, be sure to register on the city website to be included on the master list of participating garage sales around our community. Registration opens on April 1, 2019 and is FREE!

Visit oak-forest.org/citywide for more information!

Click the image above to find registration and pool party forms, and more!

Click the image to view and download the May Luncheon flyer!

Oak Forest Senior Luncheon
Thursday, May 23, 2019

Featuring The Wiseguys

The Wiseguys! Looking for entertainment that covers all genres? From DooWop favorites to the great standards (Sinatra,Martin,Bennet), by Al Novak & John Devlin.

Join us Thursday, May 23, 2019 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 Oak Forest 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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