COVID-19 Updates

Oak Forest is currently at Tier 3 Resurgence Mitigations.

COVID-19 symptoms may include fever, sore throat, loss of taste, cough or shortness of breath. Visit CDC.gov for more information regarding symptoms.

Oak Forest COVID-19 Statistics

Current numbers for Oak Forest from the Illinois Department of Public Health website (www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19/covid19-statistics) as of Friday, January 15, 2021:

2,333 positive cases
18,640 people tested
9.3% Positivity Rate (Suburban Cook County, Region 10)

Bob Small and Mayor Kuspa

Resolutions at City Council Meeting

There were two resolutions read and approved at the recent City Council meeting.

Bob Small Resolution

The first one is in recognition of Bob Small for his service to the City of Oak Forest. Bob, a long-time resident of Oak Forest was part of the Emergency Management function in City government for many years. In the late 1970's, Bob was named Coordinator of the newly-created Oak Forest Emergency Services and Disaster Agency (ESDA). He worked with six mayors over the nearly 45 years that he spent directing Oak Forest's ESDA/EMA and had the valued assistance of many volunteer members of these organizations who have helped him assist the Fire and Police Departments in town, as well as in other communities to help protect citizens and their property. He retired in 2020.

Mark Crotty, Mayor Kuspa, Keith Crotty

Maggie Crotty Resolution

The other resolution honored Maggie Crotty for all her years of service in Oak Forest. Maggie was a long-time resident of Oak Forest and served our community well. She was a board member of Arbor Park School District No. 145, Illinois House of Representative, Illinois State Senate and Bremen Township Supervisor.

Upon her passing in November 2020, her neighbors respectfully requested that Ellen Court be temporarily designated as Honorable Maggie Crotty Court, which was approved by the Oak Forest City Council.

Annual Oak Forest Fleadh Details

The Oak Forest-Crestwood Chamber of Commerce is excited to present the 12th Annual Oak Forest Fleadh on Saturday, March 6, 2021.

“Fleadh Around Town” is the theme and it will feature some new and exciting changes!!!

Registration is open for the CNB virtual 5k. What is a virtual 5k? From March 6th to March 17th, walk or run, in your neighborhood, on the treadmill, with your family, in a group, wherever works best for you! Then, log your time, post a pic with #CNBFleadh5k & #fleadharoundtown on FB & Instagram, and celebrate your success! Thank you CNB Bank & Trust for your continued support as our Premier Title 5k sponsor.

Register you and your family at www.raceroster.com/37373.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Several sponsorship levels are available. If you or your business would like to be a Fleadh sponsor, and have 600 people as your walking billboard, please fill out the SPONSOR REGISTRATION FORM. Deadline to have your logo on the shirt is January 31st.

The Oak Forest Fleadh showcases our community spirit, promotes local businesses, and brings new people to our area. It has turned into one of the biggest events in town. Please help promote the Fleadh. Like the Oak Forest Fleadh FB Page, share posts from the Chamber & Fleadh FB pages, display the event on your marquee and through your social media.

More details will be shared soon regarding the parade and other activities planned for the 12th Annual Oak Forest Fleadh.

Christmas Tree Disposal

Homewood Disposal will dispose of your live Christmas tree at no extra charge. Christmas tree removal is part of your curbside service. Please put your tree out for removal on your regularly scheduled residential trash pickup day. If the tree is taller than six feet, please cut it in half before you put it out.

We encourage you to dispose of your Christmas tree within first few weeks of January. Even a well watered tree will dry out eventually and can become a fire hazard. Start your new year off with a safe home.

2020 Toy Drive a Success!

Thank you to all Oak Forest residents and businesses who who donated toys and gift cards at City Hall for toy drives to benefit both Toys for Tots and Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest.

Each organization does tremendous work to bring happiness to children in our area and we are proud to be a partner in their mission.

Next Oak Forest City Council Meeting

The next Oak Forest City Council Meeting will be held on January 26, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Residents are invited to attend the meeting (must wear a mask and practice social distancing) or you can watch the meeting live on www.oak-forest.org/live. To watch the most recent meeting from January 12, 2021, please click on the image below.

Snow Removal Reminders

Winter is here! Please remember that the city prohibits residents from parking vehicles on city streets after 2 inches of snow has fallen to allow Public Works Department crew members to clear and salt the streets efficiently and effectively and

Vehicles must remain off streets for 12 hours after the end of snowfall or risk being fined and/or towed.

IMPORTANT! Do not shovel or blow snow from driveways into the streets as this can cause a hazard and is also against city ordinance. When snow is shoveled into the street, the plow is likely to push it right back in front of the driveway. Although the city's plows may leave some snow across driveway entrances, they try to keep it to a minimum. The Public Works Department will not remove snow from driveway entrances.

For more information, please read the Snow and Ice Control article on the city website.

City of Oak Forest Important Numbers

City Hall - 708-687-4050
Police Department - 708-687-1376 (Dial 9-1-1 for emergency)
Fire Department - 708-687-6050 (Dial 9-1-1 for emergency)
Public Works Department - 708-535-4090
Building Department - 708-444-4819
Mayor's Office - 708-444-4805