 On Sunday, with lights and sirens blazing, the Oak Forest Fire Department delivered gifts to the Ward Family as part of Operation North Pole, a volunteer-based organization that works with Chicago hospitals to provide a day of fun and fantasy for families who have children battling life-threatening illnesses. The goal is to provide families an unforgettable experience amidst very challenging times.
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 Oak Forest High School students in Mr. Lipowski's Criminal Law class recently learned first-hand what it's like to walk in the shoes of a police officer during a use-of-force training seminar hosted by the Oak Forest Police Department. Standing in front of a floor-to-ceiling projector and armed with a gun loaded with a carbon dioxide cartridge, the students as well as Mr. Lipowski and Principal Brad Sikora reacted to different scenarios, such as a burglary in progress, shots fired in a store, and a traffic stop. They quickly learned how difficult it is to evaluate a potentially dangerous situation.
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Thinking about heading downtown with the family for the holidays? Well Metra is making it easier by offering free rides for children during the last two weeks of December. Three children aged 11 and under can ride for free with each adult from Dec. 17 through Jan. 2.
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There’s no better way to experience the Forest Preserves in winter than by snowshoe. Come out to Camp Sullivan (snow conditions permitting) and try our snowshoes for free. Open to the public, no registration required. There must be at least 4? of hard snow on the ground in order to snowshoe. Call the campground at 312-636-0041 for snow conditions. If there isn’t enough snow, we’ll still be out with hikes, games, fire and other outdoor fun.
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 Today is your last chance to donate toys to the Oak Forest Police Department's Toys for Tots campaign. Donation bins are located in the lobby at City Hall. Thank you to everyone who has donated to date. We appreciate your generosity.
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As a result of the current and future extreme cold events, the Cook County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management has announced that the Bremen Township warming center is located at 16361 S. Kedzie Parkway in Markham. For more information, call 708-333-9530 or, if after hours, 708-687-1376 (police non-emergency number). |
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Tis the season for safety and savings! As families prepare to celebrate the holidays by decking the halls, illuminating their homes, and increasing the usage of appliances, ComEd wants to remind customers they can light their season bright, while saving energy and staying safe. Read these tips to help you make sure your holiday season stays merry and bright.
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Throughout the winter months, please keep in mind the city’s ordinance prohibiting vehicles from parking on city streets after 2” of snow has fallen. This ordinance ensures that Public Works crews can clear and salt the streets effectively and efficiently.
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City Hall and the City Clerk's Office will be open Saturday, December 17 from 9 a.m. to noon.
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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.
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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. |
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