City Council recognizes Citizens Police Academy graduates

At its April 26 meeting, the Oak Forest City Council recognized the first graduating class of the Oak Forest Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy. Congratulations to the following residents who completed the 12-week program: Dennis Mitzner, William Lau, Lionel Castillo, George Michaels Jr., Daniel Clark, Conner Savant, Ruth Ensing, Thomas Ulloa, Craig Esposito, Gerald Zagrodnik, Miguel Guerrero, and Michelle Deschamps.

Street art returns with a twist

Building on the success of Opportunity Knocks – the city’s first public art project – the Street Art Commission is bringing its kaleidoscope of doors back to 159th and Cicero Avenue with a new twist.

Looking for part-time summer work?

The City of Oak Forest has an opening for a part-time counter clerk on a short-term basis during June and July.

The Crestwood, Midlothian and Tinley Park police departments are participating in this program.

New Business Spotlight: Anasis Salon

Join us on opening day at the Oak Forest Farmers Market. We'll have a kids craft table, face painting and DJ in addition to our great vendors!

City Hall is open tomorrow

City Hall will be open Saturday,April 30 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Check out what's happening at the library in May

Visit the calendar page on the Acorn Public Library website to find out what programs and events are happening in May.

Tune into CIC-TV

If you are a cable television subscriber, you can view the Community Information Channel (CIC-TV) on Comcast channel 19, Wide Open West channel 6 and AT&T U-verse channel 99 to learn more about city programs and events. If you do not subscribe to cable television, you can watch Committee of the Whole and City Council meetings online or check out the DVDs at Acorn Public Library.

From the archives: Children's Librarian Esther Larson reads to kids during story time at Acorn Public Library. Follow Living Oak Forest on Instagram for more Throwback Thursday photos.

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