UPDATE: Oak Forest Police respond to crash at 159th and Cicero Avenue

Cop on a Rooftop is August 19

On Friday, August 19, beginning at 5 a.m., hundreds of law enforcement officers throughout the state will stake out Dunkin’ rooftops to raise awareness and donations for the Law Enforcement Torch Run to benefit Special Olympics Illinois. &nb...

Congratulations to the Forest in Bloom Award winners

Congratulations to all of the Forest in Bloom Award winners.  Award signs will be distributed to front doors the week of August 8.  

Thank you to all of our nominees for making Oak Forest beautiful!  

The Forest In Bloom ...

Oak Forest Police remind residents to lock their vehicles

Over the last month, several vehicles have been stolen or burglarized in Oak Forest. The majority of these vehicles were unlocked with valuables and keys left inside in plain view. With these types of crimes occurring throughout the suburbs, the Oak Fores...

Oak Forest Police Department is an internet purchase exchange zone

Oak Forest residents can sell their goods online with a little more confidence by using the internet purchase exchange zone in the Oak Forest Police Department's lobby and/or parking lot.  

“With more and more people buying and selling online, it ...

Water conservation measures are in effect

Water conservation measures are in effect until September.  Sprinkling is allowed from 7 to 11 a.m. and 7 to 11 p.m. on an odd/even basis. If the last digit in your street address is odd, you may sprinkle only on odd numbered calendar days. If th...

City Council approves 2022 Road Program

On May 10, the Oak Forest City Council approved an award of contract in the amount of $1,483,020.25 to Iroquois Paving Corporation for the 2022 Road Program.  As part of the program, the following street segments will be resurfaced:

• Lorel Avenue –...

Have you registered for Everbridge notifications?

The City of Oak Forest invites residents to sign up for the Everbridge system to receive timely information regarding critical situations, such as severe weather, road closures, or criminal activity. Residents can choose to receive the information via SMS...