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City Hall will be closed Saturday, April 14All payments can be dropped in the Night Depository Mail slot to the right of the City Hall main entrance. |
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Next City Council Meeting is Tuesday, April 248:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers |
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Citywide Garage Sale 2018It's that time of year where Spring cleaning could lead to some extra cash in your pocket! The City of Oak Forest Citywide Garage Sale will be held on Friday, June 1 and Saturday, June 2 from 8 AM to 3 PM on each day. So many items to look through; you may just find that special item you couldn't find anywhere else!
To register as a participant, visit the City website or the link below to fill out the simple online form with your information and to select which days your garage sale will take place. No permits needed! Registration guarantees your sale will be added to the list of participating homes in the area. But hurry, registration ends Friday May 25.
To register your sale for the Citywide Garage Sale, click the link below.
Citywide Garage Sale 2018 - Registration
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159th and Cicero Construction Update:
Sign Reconfiguration
Effective Monday, April 16: The current traffic control sign configuration in the areas between 159th Street and Oak Avenue and 160th Street and Cicero Avenue will be reconfigured to address traffic flow problems that have arisen from the project. City departments have worked together to come up with a best solution for all affected commuters and residents.
Entry and exit from the Arbor Park Metra Lot located at 159th Street and Oak Avenue will be limited to the following times:
Entry into Arbor Park Metra Lot: Monday - Friday from 5:00 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.
Exit from Arbor Park Metra Lot: Monday - Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
There will be no parking at the Arbor Park Metra lot on weekends.
If you are unable to enter or exit the Arbor Park Metra lot at the above designated time frames, you will be required to park at the Oak Forest Waverly Metra Lot located at 157th Street and Waverly Avenue.
There will be no entry to Oak Avenue from 159th Street and to 160th Street from Cicero Avenue outside of the above designated hours. Southbound Oak Avenue at 160th Street and westbound 160th Street at Oak Avenue will be closed to traffic until the completion of the construction project. Please review map below.
The City of Oak Forest asks that all motorists respect traffic control signs and traffic laws while traveling in this area. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you and your family. Thank you for your continued cooperation during this construction project.
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Pool Registration begins Monday, April 16
Visit the Oak Forest Community Pool page on our city site for the 2018 Registration Form, information about membership fees, hours of operation and the Pool Party Rental Contract! Residents of Oak Forest can enjoy the warm sun and cool waters this season. Hope to see you this summer! |
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Clean-Up Week is April 23 - 27!
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Reminder: Tax Day is
Tuesday April 17, 2018
Tuesday, April 17 is the final day to file your State and Federal tax returns. Typically, tax day is April 15. When April 15 falls on a Saturday or Sunday, as it does this year, tax returns are due the following Tuesday.To download required tax return forms click the following links: Federal tax forms / State of Illinois tax forms.
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Oak Forest Senior Commission
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The Oak Forest Senior Commission is looking for senior citizens who might like to serve as members of this commission, which meets in City Hall on every second Wednesday of the month at 1:00 PM.
The Senior Commission gets involved in various community events, such as the annual Health Fair at the Oak Forest Park District and monthly senior lunches at the Oak Forest Community Center.
Should you wish to join this commission, please contact the Mayor’s Office at 708-687-4050, extension 1005.
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Senior Commission Luncheon
Thursday, April 26, 2018
Featuring Edizon Dayao
Back by popular demand, singer Edizon Dayao will be making his magic on the keyboard with the sounds of springtime and April showers at the Oak Forest Senior Commission Monthly Luncheon!
Join us Thursday, April 26, 2018 at the Senior Center (Oak Forest Community Center) 15501 S. Kilpatrick Avenue. Doors open at 10 AM. Entertainment begins at 11 AM. Lunch is at 12 noon. After lunch, stay for free cash bingo at 12:45 PM.
Tickets are available for $5.00 at City Hall (15540 S. Central; 708-687-4050) or can be purchased at the door on the day of the event. Hope to see you there!
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Outstanding Lunches Served to Seniors Monday-Friday!
Bremen Township continues to serve hot lunches Monday-Friday at noon, at our Senior Café located at 15350 S. Oak Park Avenue, Oak Forest. Seniors age 60+ are eligible for this meal funded in partnership with AgeOptions.
A donation of $4.00 is requested but is not required. Reservations are also requested but are not always required, depending on availability. Menus are available at Oak Forest City Hall, the Bremen Township buildings on Oak Park Avenue and online at www.brementownship.net (click on "Services" on the home page and then "Senior Services").
If you'd like to drop in and check it out, the Café opens at 10am. Coffee is available at no charge; Lunch begins at 12 Noon. For more information or to make a reservation, call 708-687-8220.
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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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