Police Department releases tobacco compliance results

The Oak Forest Police Department conducted the first round of the 2016-17 “Kids Can’t Buy Them Here” tobacco compliance surveys at various retailers during the evening hours of Wednesday, November 23 within the City of Oak Forest. The purpose of the program is to determine which businesses may be selling tobacco products to persons under 18 years of age.

Be a courteous neighbor, pick up after your dog

Please be considerate of your neighbors by cleaning up after your dog when on a walk or in a public space. City ordinance (95.36 B) requires anyone walking a dog to have on their person whatever may be necessary to clean up excrement left by his or her dog. Individuals can be ticketed for this violation.

Last chance to apply

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.

THANK YOU: The Oak Forest Police Department collected more than 700 toys at its Fill the Squad Toy Drive for Toys for Tots on November 25 at Walgreens. If you missed the toy drive, you can still donate toys at City Hall until December 16.

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.

City Hall will be closed tomorrow

City Hall will be closed tomorrow. During non-business hours, please use the night deposit mail slot at City Hall, pay parking or ordinance tickets online or sign up for online water bill payments.

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.