Electronics recycling becomes a part of city’s waste management program

Residents can now dispose of their electronics for free at the curbside by scheduling a pickup with Homewood Disposal. Electronics that are placed at the curbside without a scheduled appointment will not be removed. Each address has a limit of two televisions or computer monitors a year.

"Bike Whatcha Like" hits Cicero Avenue

Local artists have transformed more than 20 bikes into works of art through the Street Art Committee's "Bike Whatcha Like" exhibit on Cicero Avenue. Use the Google map to find these clever and creative art pieces in the parkway. And, be sure to snap a selfie with your favorite bike and tag the city on social media! The bikes will be on display through October 2017.

Forest in Bloom Award winners announced

Congratulations to the 2017 Forest in Bloom Award winners. The awards are presented annually to Oak Forest residents, businesses and organizations who take the extra steps necessary to beautify their homes and properties through exceptional landscaping. Award winners will receive their award signs in August.

TOMORROW: Oak Forest Firefighters Participate in Fire Up A Cure

TOMORROW: Oak Forest Police Gear Up for Stock Car Race

City seeking code enforcement officer

The City of Oak Forest is hiring for the position of code enforcement officer. Interested candidates should submit an online application and resume. Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of background check, drug screen and physical.

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.

City Council meets next week

The City Council will meet on Tuesday, July 25 at 6:30 p.m. for a Committee of the Whole meeting and at 8 p.m. for its regular meeting. Citizens are invited to attend the meeting and are welcome to participate at the designated time.

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.