City of Oak Forest e-briefs
Learn more about city programs and events! Cable television subscribers can view CIC-TV.

August 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 closed this Saturday, August 17, 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, August 27, 2019

8:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers

Click here for meeting agenda.
National Night Out Thank You
National Night Out Thank You 2
American Day Parade 2019

Be in the parade!
I Am An American Day Parade

Sunday, September 1, 2019 - 11 AM


We all love a parade. But have you ever wanted to be IN a parade? Decorate your bike, wagon or stroller with patriotic flare in red, white and blue, and register for the I Am an American Day Parade on Sunday, September 1!

The parade will make its way down Central Avenue beginning at 151st Street and end up at the Oak Forest Park District's Old Times Picnic in Central Park.


Click here to register! 

Happy Labor Day!

Oak Forest Crestwood Chamber Community Expo

39th Annual Community Expo

Saturday, October 5, 2019  -  9 AM - 1 PM

Save The Date! Register Today!


Take advantage of this advertising/educational opportunity and exhibit in this year’s Awareness Fair October 5th, 2019.  In just a few short hours, you can promote your product and services to the residents of Oak Forest and Crestwood!

When: October 5th, 2019 - 9 AM to 1 PM
Where: Arbor Park Middle School, 17303 Central Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452


Promote your business/organization!
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION FORM.

Sell your crafts and products!
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE VENDOR REGISTRATION FORM.

Please return completed applications and payment by September 23, 2019.
For information on exhibiting, please contact the Chamber’s Office at: (708) 687-4600.

Chicagoland Vintage Home Association Energy Upgrades
Oak Forest Senior Commission

SPECIAL SENIOR LUNCHEON
Thursday, September 26, 2019

Oak Forest Fire Department


On Thursday, September 26, at the Oak Forest Fire Department, there will be a special presentation conducted at 11.00 a.m. During the talk, blood pressure tests will be conducted. 

Join us at the Oak Forest Fire Department, 5620 James Drive. Doors open at 10 AM. Presentation at 11 AM. After the presentation, luncheon will be served. Tickets only cost $1.00. Bingo will follow the luncheon. 


Tickets are available 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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