All surveyed businesses pass second round of tobacco compliance checks

The Oak Forest Police Department is pleased to announce a 100 percent compliance rate for this round of the Kids Can't Buy Them Here tobacco compliance surveys. Identification was requested from the youth agents at every business surveyed.

The Oak Forest Fleadh is March 7

Hurrah! Hurrah! It's Time to Fleadh

The Oak Forest-Crestwood Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Oak Forest, will host the 6th Annual Oak Forest Fleadh on Saturday, March 7 on Cicero Avenue.

What's the latest event information?

Register for the CNB Oak Forest Fleadh 5K.
Visit the Fleadh website to view business specials
See Chicago Wolves Mascot Skates and the Frozen Sisters in the family parade!
Cheer on Relay for Life at the parade.
Catch The Bus of Fun near Oak Forest Bowl at 10 a.m.
Purchase a Pot O' Gold raffle ticket. Call 708-687-4600.

Civil Service Commission seeks to establish eligibility list for telecommuniator

The Civil Service Commission of the City of Oak Forest is seeking qualified applicants for the full-time position of emergency telecommunicator. The commission is establishing an eligibility list only. There are no open positions at this time.

City Hall will be open tomorrow

City Hall will be open tomorrow, February 28, from 9 a.m. to noon.

Bremen Township invites seniors to lunch

In partnership with AgeOptions, Bremen Township continues to serve hot, healthy lunches to seniors age 60+ with no residency requirements. Come try our delicious meals and warm atmosphere Monday through Friday at noon at 15350 S. Oak Park Avenue. Requested donation is $4. Please RSVP a week in advance by calling 708-687-8220. View the menu. We are also seeking folks interested in playing Pinochle or Mah Jongg before lunch on Wednesdays at the same location. And, on March 23, before lunch, VCP Home Health Care will be offering glucose and balance testing.

New Business Spotlight: The Anglers Outlet

The Anglers Outlet at 16300 S. Cicero Avenue offers hunting and fishing licenses, line winding, local fishing information, rod and reel repair, and much more. Visit The Anglers Outlet online, on Facebook or on Twitter.

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.