Winter Storm Watch Reminder

A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for late Friday afternoon through Saturday. Widespread accumulation of 4+ inches is likely, with areas of 6+ inches of accumulating snow probable.No parking is allowed on City streets for 12 hours after ...

Oak Forest High School Threat: UPDATED

For immediate releaseJanuary 17, 2019

ContactPolice Chief Tim Kristin708-687-1376tkristin@oak-forest.org

Oak Forest High School Threat 

OFPD #2019-1815            

Updated 3:20 PM Thursday, Januar...

New Rock Island Line Schedule and Positive Train Control Safety System

New Rock Island Line schedule finalized to meet demands of Positive Train Control

(January 10, 2019 - Metra)

Metra today unveiled a new Rock Island Line schedule that includes changes necessary for the new Positive Train Control (PTC) safety system, as well...

Basic Recycling is Better Recycling

Nationwide residential recycling is more highly contaminated with non-recyclable garbage than ever before. Homewood Disposal Service has launched an education program called Basic Recycling is Better Recycling to help teach the community on proper ways to...

Construction on 159th and Cicero

Update November 19, 2018

Construction Update: 159th Street is now open. Due to the continued improvements to southbound Cicero Avenue, the new double turning lanes will remain a single turning lane until that portion has been completed. All four through-la...