|
|
|
|
City Hall is closed Saturday, May 18, 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 28, 20198:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
17th Annual Cop On a Rooftop
Friday, May 17 from 5 AM to Noon
Help the Oak Forest Police Department heighten awareness and raise money for the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois.
Officers will stake out the Dunkin' located at 5159 W. 159th Street, Oak Forest, on Friday, May 17 from 5 AM to Noon. 100% of all donations will benefit the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois. Come out to show your support! |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
National Public Works Week
May 19 - 25
May 19-25 is National Public Works Week! The American Public Works Association's (APWA) main goal is to educate the general public about the value and necessities of public works projects throughout North America.
Since 1960, APWA has sponsored National Public Works Week to energize and educate the public on the importance of public works to their daily lives: planning, building, managing and operating at the heart of their local communities to improve everyday quality of life.
We salute and thank the thousands of public works professionals who work tirelessly to keep us all connected. Special thanks to the City of Oak Forest Public Works Department!
Click here for more information about National Public Works Week!
|
|
|
|
Memorial Day Flag Volunteers Needed
Volunteers needed! On Saturday, May 25, the City will be placing flags in the right-of-ways along Cicero, Central, and 159th, among other streets. The City has more than 3,000 flags to distribute and needs volunteers to help place them.
If you are interested in volunteering or have questions, please contact City Hall at 708-687-4050. Volunteers will meet at City Hall at 10 AM. |
|
|
|
|
|
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. |
|
|
|
|
|
National EMS Week
May 19 - 25May 19-25, 2019, is the 45th annual National EMS Week. The National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians EMS Week brings together local communities and medical personnel to honor the dedication of those who provide the day-to-day lifesaving services of medicine's "front line." Thank you to the many emergency medical professionals for this vital public service!
Click here for more information about NAEMT. |
|
|
|
|
|
 DNR Construction, Inc.
|
|
|
Local Construction Company Receives Award The owners of DNR Construction are from Oak Forest and have been doing a great job in our community working with ComEd and the Chicagoland Vintage Home Association to provide eligible homeowners with free home energy upgrades through the ComEd Energy Efficiency Program.
Recently, DNR Construction went to Washington, D.C. to accept the 2019 Energy Star Contractor of the Year Award. Each year, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) honors a group of businesses and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency achievements
The City of Oak Forest would like to recognize DNR Construction for receiving this award and thank them for their fine work in our community. |
|
|
|
|
|
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!
Last week to register your garage sale for this event!
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 ends Friday, May 24, 2019.
The Master list of participants will be available for download Thursday, May 30!
Visit oak-forest.org/citywide for more information!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Oak Forest Senior Luncheon
Thursday, May 23, 2019Featuring 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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Senior Health Insurance Program Discussion at Bremen Township
Thursday, May 23 at 10:45 AM
A representative from Catholic Charities, with a grant through the federal Older Americans Act, will discuss the Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) on Thursday, May 23 at 10:45 AM at the Bremen Township Cafe,15350 Oak Park Avenue.
Bremen Township will host a counselor to assist individuals with questions or problems regarding Medicare A and B, Medicare Supplement Policies, Medicaid, Prescription Drug Plans, Medicare Advantage plans, eligibility for entitlement programs and more.
Also, if you are turning 65 and have questions about what to do, SHIP counselors can help. Bring any letters you have received and may have questions about.
Call 708-687-8220 reserve your spot, today.
Click here for more information about Bremen Township Senior Services. |
|
|
|
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. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share on Facebook
Share on Twitter
Share via Email
