Before You Hit the Road This Thanksgiving: Click It or Ticket

This Thanksgiving holiday, the Oak Forest Police Department is joining a national effort with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police, and other local law enforcement agencies to save more lives by strongly enforcing seat belt and impaired driving laws.

Seasonal reminders for residents

The Public Works Department offers these seasonal reminders for residents regarding proper disposal of leaves, branch pickup, and parking after a snowfall of two inches or more.

We're hiring: Applications due Dec. 2

The Community and Economic Development Director can expect to work on expanding the city’s vitality and momentum through business recruitment and retention and guide an engaged and supportive residential and business community. The Director is recommended by the City Administrator and appointed by the Mayor and City Council.

On November 19, veterans, elected officials and residents came together on a blustery day to dedicate the new flag repository at City Hall.

OFHS Madrigals perform at next senior luncheon

The Oak Forest High School Madrigals will perform at the next senior luncheon on Thursday, December 8 at 11 a.m. (doors open at 10 a.m.) at the Community Center. Tickets are $4 each at City Hall.

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.