 There was a lot of excitement at the May 9 City Council meeting as we welcomed newly-elected 4th Ward Alderman Paul Selman and bid farewell to outgoing 4th Ward Alderman Larry Schoenfeld (bottom, left). We also witnessed the swearing in of Mayor Kuspa (with family top, left), City Clerk Neuman (second row, right), Treasurer Kelly (second row, left), Alderman Simon (top, right), and Alderman Hortsman (bottom, right). And, we were honored to have special guest Skylynn Grayer (bottom, second from left) sing the National Anthem and Mayor for the Day Hannah Breese and City Clerk for the Day Leah Chudinski help facilitate the meeting (bottom, second from right). For more photos, please visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cityofoakforest/.
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 Happy Mother's Day to all of our wonderful moms in Oak Forest!
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The McDonald’s at 5441 W. 159th Street will close at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 14 as it begins a major remodeling project that is expected to be completed by mid-September. Once completed, the new restaurant (see rendering) will boast a side-by-side drive thru and a brand new dining room with state-of-the-art amenities.
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Have you walked the Oak Forest Heritage trail yet? If not, this fascinating article by Daily Southtown Reporter Donna Vickroy about the history of the area will likely inspire you to do so.
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Commuters, did you know that you can purchase parking tokens online? Tokens are sold in perforated sheets of 10 for $12.50. Once purchased, tokens must be picked up at City Hall or the Police Department (after hours). Due to the city’s inability to track and/or confirm delivery, tokens cannot be mailed to your home.
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The deadline to appeal your proposed Tax Year 2017 assessed value is May 17. You can file an appeal online through the Cook County Assessor's website or by visiting the Markham office at 16501 S. Kedzie Avenue, Room 237. Although appeal forms are available at City Hall, all questions should be directed to Bremen Township Tax Department at 708-333-1591. |
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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.
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The Wiseguys will blend music and laughter with a trip down memory lane at the May 25 senior lunch at 11 a.m. at the Community Center. There also will be a ceremony honoring veterans. Please bring donations for the Illinois Veterans Home in Manteno. Luncheon tickets are available at City Hall for only $4 each. |
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Uncertainty about health, money or even change in routine after retirement can lead to stress, anxiety and depression. Join Ingalls Behavioral Specialist Felicia Houston on May 16 at 10:30 a.m. at the Bremen Township Senior Center for an informational program on stress awareness and management. Learn what stress is, what causes it and its negative effects. Discover a range of techniques to relax your mind, body and soul, and learn the strategies for effectively de-stressing during times at work or at home. For more information or to register, please call 708-687-8220.
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Camping 101 is a hands-on workshop series designed to teach basic camping skills. Learn tent set-up, campfire cooking, camping fun, dressing for camping, camping etiquette and more. There is no charge for this program. For more information, contact the Forest Preserve District of Cook County at 708-386-4042 or experience.camping@cookcountyil.gov.
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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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