City of Oak Forest e-briefs

Technical Issue

The City of Oak Forest e-brief scheduled for delivery on Friday, May 31, 2019 was not properly sent due to a technical issue with our service. We apologize for the interruption of our weekly city email. Look for the next e-brief scheduled to drop Friday, June 7, 2019. Have a great week!

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

May CIC-TV Programming Schedule


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 open every Saturday in June
9AM - Noon

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.

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! 


Download the Master List of participants here!


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

Get Vehicle Stickers Online


Skip waiting in line at the Clerk's Office for the new 2019/2020 vehicle sticker and register online instead! Throughout the month of June vehicle stickers are available for purchase through online registration. The online application is easy and fast! Once completed, the new sticker will be mailed directly to your residence.

Click here to begin online registration and purchase your new vehicle sticker.

The Clerk's Office will begin taking walk-ins for vehicle registration on Saturday, June 1 and during normal business hours. For your convenience, you can also purchase vehicle stickers or make other payments and inquiries at City Hall every Saturday in June from 9 AM - Noon. 

The new vehicle sticker theme focuses on the Oak Forest Fire Department. The city honors the dedication and service they provide for our community with this year's sticker art. 

Current vehicle stickers for the City of Oak Forest expire June 30, 2019 so don't delay. Be sure to affix your new sticker to
 the lower right (passenger) corner of the windshield before July 1. 

Visit the city website for more information about vehicle registration.


Next City Council Meeting is Tuesday, June 11, 2019

8:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers

ComEd Tree Trimming

ComEd Tree Trimming Scheduled


Recently, ComEd delivered an important Tree-Trimming courtesy notification regarding scheduled maintenance in our neighborhood. Trees and branches that interfere with the power lines can create safety hazards and cause power outages. Preventative tree maintenance helps avoid power outages.

Within the next 3 months ComEd will trim trees, branches and vines that interfere or have the potential to interfere with power lines. All work is performed by trained and qualified arborists. 

If you have any questions regarding the tree trimming process or need more information about vegetation management, visit ComEd.com/trees or call 800-EDISON-1 (800-334-7661).

Chicagoland Vintage Home Association Energy Upgrades

Homebuyer Program Orientation
Wednesday, June 5, 2019


Be a part of a homebuyer program that teaches you everything you need to know, and works with you to build your home! 

Habitat for Humanity Chicago South Suburbs is accepting applications to help you become a homeowner. Applications are available online and at their office located at 7258 W. Benton Drive, Frankfort IL, 60423.

Habitat for Humanity Chicago South Suburbs us a nonprofit housing ministry affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. They seek to eliminate substandard housing and make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build homes together in partnership with qualifying families.

Join them at their next orientation session at Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Avenue, Flossmoor, IL 60422 on Wednesday, June 5, 2019  from 7 - 8:30 PM.


Click here to check your eligibility and to learn more about becoming a Habitat for Humanity Homeowner.

View and download the Habitat flyer here!


Lifeguards Needed. Apply Today.


The City of Oak Forest Community Pool is looking for lifeguards to work this Summer season. Pool opens Saturday, June 8, 2019.


For complete requirements, click here or visit the job listing on the city website.
Contact Laura with questions at 708-903-1845.

Oak Forest Senior Commission

Oak Forest Senior Luncheon
Thursday, June 27, 2019

Featuring Pete & Joe


Pete and Joe! Back again for an Encore Performance! Joe Krowka has toured Asia performing music, and has appeared in many movies and TV commercials. Peter C. Budd has traveled throughout Europe playing music. An entertaining team with their song and wit.

Join us Thursday, June 27, 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.


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.

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