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September 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, September 7, 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, September 10, 2019

8:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers

Click here for meeting agenda.

Click the image above for full coverage of the City Council meeting on August 27, 2019 from the Oak Forest Broadcast Network.

Open House On Proposed Bike Trail
Tuesday, September 17, 6 - 8 PM

The City of Oak Forest is hosting an Open House on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 for Oak Forest residents and trail enthusiasts to learn more about a proposed multi-use trail connecting the Cal-Sag Trail along the Channel to the Tinley Creek Trail in the Cook County Forest Preserves in Oak Forest. Oak Forest is partnering with 4 other communities to develop the Natalie Creek Trail, a 12.5-mile route for bicycles and pedestrians from Crestwood and Blue Island through Midlothian to Oak Forest.

This Open House will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 15440 S. Central Avenue from 6-8 p.m. The purpose will be to share ideas on the Trail and gather input from residents, cycle enthusiasts and stakeholders. This project is in the preliminary engineering phase of the project where the best route options are studied. All interested parties are welcome to attend.

The Natalie Creek Trail is being funded by a grant from the Invest in Cook County Program and matching contributions from the municipalities of Oak Forest, Crestwood and Midlothian.

For more information, please contact the Trail consultant, Ken Chastain of Farnsworth Group at 708.326.4000 or at kchastain@f-w.com. Or you can contact Travis Bandstra, Director of Community and Economic Development for Oak Forest at 708.444.4807 or at tbandstra@oak-forest.org.

OFHS Soccer Help Kick Childhood Cancer

Varsity soccer teams at Oak Forest High School and Oak Lawn Community High School are encouraging the local community to come out to their game on Monday, September 16, 2019 at 6 PM as they kick childhood cancer!

The game is free, open to everyone, and all of the funds given through donation, raffle baskets, split the pot, and bake sale items will go to Weish4Ever, A Special Wish Foundation, and LampStrong Foundation.

The Oak Forest Veterans Commission hosted the annual ' I am an American Day' parade on Labor Day Sunday, September 1. This year's grand marshal was retired State Chaplain, Fr. Jerry Scanlan of St. Damian Parish. Though the parade was small, the spirit was not! Families with decorated bikes, volunteers from the Veterans Garage and Oak Forest Park District, and members of Oak Fest marched in this parade to mark a fun end to summer!

Click the image above to watch coverage provided by
the Oak Forest Broadcast Network.

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.

Click the image above to check your qualifications to become a part-time firefighter with the Oak Forest Fire Department.

Chicagoland Vintage Home Association Energy Upgrades

Pete and Joe mark an end to the senior luncheon events held at the Oak Forest Community Center. This duo brings their musical talents, along with some wisecracks, to lighten the mood. At the conclusion of the performance, one of the luncheon’s attendees jumps on-stage to tell some jokes of his own! This final performance at the Community Center is one that will not be soon forgotten.

Oak Forest Fire Department Special Lunch

Click the image to view and download the flyer for our special luncheon!

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.

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City Hall is closed this Saturday, September 7, 2019The 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.