Purchase your vehicle sticker online

Vehicle stickers are now on sale. Residents that currently have their vehicles registered with the city, should have received their applications in the mail. Senior citizens, 65 and older, are eligible to receive two free vehicle stickers per household with proper ID and vehicle registration.

Oak Fest: Celebrating 29 years of family fun

Oak Fest celebrates its 29th season from June 30 through July 4 at 159th and Central Avenue. This five-day event is packed with free family fun. From concerts to crafts there’s something for everyone to enjoy. There’s also a carnival for kids of all ages (even the adult ones). Carnival mega passes will get you access to all rides during the entire festival and are $55 in advance or $75 at the festival grounds. There are also daily ride pass specials throughout the week. Don’t forget to head to the craft fair or check out the new craft beer tent!

Relay for Life is June 18

Relay for Life Oak Forest begins at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 18 at the Oak Forest Park District. Please join Relay organizers and participants for the Hero's Lap to honor all active and retired military, law enforcement, fire, doctors, nurses, EMTs, and cancer patient caregivers will be held at 3 p.m.

Water conservation measures are in effect

Odd/even sprinkling rules are in effect until September 15. Sprinkling is allowed from 7 - 11a.m. and 7 - 11 p.m. on the odd/even basis. If the last digit in your street address is odd (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) then you may sprinkle only on odd numbered calendar days. If the last digit in your address is even (2, 4, 6, 8, 0) then you are restricted to sprinkling on even numbered calendar days.

Water conservation is required for suburban communities using water from Lake Michigan. These rules apply regardless of rainfall trends and are intended to keep great lakes water sustainable to serve the millions of residents that rely upon this natural resource.

Vocal Illusion headlines next senior lunch

Vocal Illusion, musical entertainers, singing pop favorites, are the featured entertainment at the June 23 luncheon hosted by the Oak Forest Senior Commission. The event takes place at the Oak Forest Community Center at 15500 S. Kilpatrick. Doors open at 10 a.m; entertainment starts at 11 a.m. Admission price is $4 and includes lunch (pulled pork sandwiches, & coleslaw) served at noon and free cash bingo at 12:45 p.m. Tickets are available at City Hall or at the door.

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City Hall is open tomorrow

City Hall will be open Saturday, June 18 from 9 a.m. to noon.

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.

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.