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City Hall is closed this Saturday, October 5, 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.
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Next City Council Meeting is Tuesday, October 8, 20198:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers
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39th Annual Community Expo TOMORROW!Saturday, October 5, 2019 - 9 AM - 1 PM
Take advantage of this advertising/educational opportunity and exhibit in this year’s Awareness Fair October 5th, 2019. Shop local craft vendors and learn about product and services in your community all in one location!
October 5th, 2019 - 9 AM to 1 PM
Arbor Park Middle School
17303 Central Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452
For more information, please contact the Chamber’s Office at 708-687-4600.
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Open House For New Sidewalk GrantThe City of Oak Forest has been awarded a $1.17 million grant to construct over 15,000 linear feet of new sidewalk in neighborhoods near the Oak Forest METRA station. The funding was obtained through both the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ) and the Regional Transit Authority’s (RTA) Access to Transit Program.
The project is intended to increase access to the Oak Forest METRA station while also enhancing the neighborhoods and increasing pedestrian safety and accessibility. The focus of the project is the installation of new sidewalks to fill in the existing gaps in the project area northwest of the train station. The project area was previously determined by its proximity to the METRA station, which made it eligible for these outside funds.
The new sidewalk project area is between 155th and 158th Streets and between Long and Lamon Avenues. For additional details please see images below.
A community open house will be held on Tuesday October 15, 2019 at 7 p.m. at Oak Forest City Hall in the Council Chambers to give residents the opportunity to review and comment on engineering plans for a proposed sidewalk. This open house is targeted to residents who live in the area where sidewalk improvements will be made, but all community residents are welcome. Construction for this project is anticipated in 2020.
For more information, please contact Travis Bandstra, Director of Economic Development at 708-444-4803 or tbandstra@oak-forest.org.
Click here for more Information and graphics for reference. |
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Senior Health Fair
Thursday, October 17, 10 AM - 1 PMThe Oak Forest Senior Commission will host its 19th Annual Senior Health Fair on Thursday, October 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Oak Forest Park District at 15601 S. Central Avenue. Admission to the fair is free.
Vendors at this year’s fair will include the Illinois Secretary of State Department of Motor Vehicles, CapTel (captioned telephones), Pace Bus, and more. During the event, seniors can receive flu, measles and pneumonia shots (Medicare and supplement cards required); blood pressure tests; glucose screening for diabetes; and more.
Vendors will be available to share useful products and valuable information with those of us who are 50 years old or better.
More than 500 seniors from surrounding communities attend the fair; the largest senior health fair of its kind in the area. Additional parking is available at the Oak Fest site at 5400 W. 159th Street. A shuttle bus to the fair will run from the designated pick-up location between 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Employment Opportunity
Part-time Community Bus DriverThe City of Oak Forest is seeking a part-time bus driver for the City of Oak Forest’s Community Bus service. Duties include transporting passengers to and from destinations as required, determining most efficient routing of trips, and providing a professional and safe operation of the vehicle. Prior para-transit or shuttle bus driving experience is a plus.
Click here to visit the Jobs page on the city website for complete information.
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SENIOR LUNCHEON
Thursday, December 5, 2019OFHS Madrigal SingersBACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! The Oak Forest High School Madrigal Singers, in period costume, will regale you with their harmonies singing seasonal songs!
NEW LOCATION! Join us at the Oak Forest Park District, 15660 Central Avenue. Doors open at 10 AM. Presentation at 11 AM. After the presentation, luncheon will be served. Tickets cost $5.00. 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!
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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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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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