Learn more about city programs and events! If you are a cable 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.

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.

June 2018 CIC-TV Programming Schedule

City Hall is open Saturday, June 30
9 am - Noon

All payments can be dropped in the Night Depository Mail slot to the right of the City Hall main entrance after hours.

Next City Council Meeting is Tuesday, July 10

8:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers

Vehicle Registration: Saturday Is the Final Day!

Tomorrow is the last day to purchase your 2018/19 vehicle stickers before the fee increase effective July 1. Click here to purchase them online and miss the long lines at City Hall. As long as they have been purchased by June 30, you won't have to pay the late fee.

Click here to purchase your vehicle stickers.

Oak Fest Tickets Available at City Hall Now Until Monday, July 2

You can purchase a discounted Oak Fest MegaPass for $60 at City Hall now through Monday, July 2! That's a $15 savings than when purchased at the fest grounds.

Bring your receipt and a valid matching ID to the Personnel Tent during the festival to retrieve your MegaPass bracelet. There are no refunds and they are non-transferable.

Act fast! This offer will disappear on July 3!

Forest In Bloom Awards

Last Day for entries is Sunday, July 1!

Get your nominations in by Sunday, July 1! Nominate an Oak Forest resident, business or organization who takes the extra steps to beautify their property through exceptional landscaping! The City of Oak Forest Streetscape Commission awards homes and businesses where pride of ownership really shines through with the Forest In Bloom Award.

All residents and business owners are eligible to nominate themselves or another home, business or organization using the award application on the city website. All nominations are due July 1!

Forest In Bloom online award application

Paper applications are available at City Hall or download the form here.

City Recognizes Eagle Scout
Peter Akai

At the City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 26, Mayor Kuspa and the Oak Forest City Council recognized the significant accomplishments of Peter Akai for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; a goal sought by many, but achieved by few.

Peter Akai earned his Eagle Scout rank on May 16, 2018 after completing 27 merit badges needed to earn this rank. Akai is an alumni from Fierke Elementary School and Central Middle School, where he was a trombonist in the Symphonic Band. Earlier in 2018 he was awarded the American Legion award.

Akai was a member of the Oak Forest Cub Scout Pack 341 and later, Scout Troop 318. He was the first scout in the Chicagoland area to earn 2 SuperNOVA awards for STEM education and became the member of the Order of the Arrow, earning his Arrow of Light, in 2015.

In 2017 Akai led an Eagle Project to build a Little Free Library at Fierke Elementary School dedicated to the memory of former student Daniel Joost, with the help of the Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts and students.

Currently a member of the Orland Park Scout Troop 318, the Oak Forest Venturing Crew 22, and Brotherhood member of the Order of the Arrow, Akai will attend Andrew High School this Fall.

Volunteers Needed for Wall That Heals Viewing Event

The Oak Forest Veterans Commission will be hosting The Wall That Heals, a Vietnam War Memorial, from October 2 - 7; Open to the public October 4-7.

The Veterans Commission is looking for 20 volunteers to assist with setup and breakdown of the wall. The heaviest section of the wall weighs 80 lbs. The volunteers should be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.Participation times will be announced closer to the event dates.

Contact the Oak Forest Veterans Commission at 708-473-2609 or by email to ofveteranscomm@oak-forest.org.

Upgrade Your 50 year-old Home!

Oak Forest is the first suburb to benefit from the ComEd® Energy Efficiency Program partnered with the Chicagoland Vintage Home Association (CVHA).

CVHA, formerly the Chicago Bungalow Association, has helped 3700 homes in Chicago for the past 17 years with a staggering satisfaction rating of 9.98 out of 10! Check your eligibility below and apply. No detailed financial information needed!

Eligibility
To qualify for this program you must meet the following criteria:

Vintage single-family home built at least 50 years ago
Home must be owner-occupied and receive electric delivery service from ComEd
Located in Cook County
Household income of 80% Area Median Income (AMI) or lower—see chart here.

Complete and submit the application either online or with the paper form. Paper forms are available at the City Hall front desk or you can download one here. Remember that no detailed financial information is needed except an approximate household income.

The ComEd® Energy Efficiency Program services include attic and sidewall insulation, air sealing, health and safety measures, and installation of energy-saving products.

If you have any questions, please contact the Chicagoland Vintage Home Association at 312-675-0300 extension 13.

ACT FAST! Approvals are limited this year!
APPLY TODAY!

Oak Forest Community Pool Now Open!

The Oak Forest Community Pool is open for the season!

Visit the Oak Forest Community Pool page on our city site for the 2018 Registration Form, information about membership fees, hours of operation. Registration and fee payments can be done all season at City Hall.

Stay Informed: 159th and Cicero Improvements

For updates on the on-going improvements to the intersection at 159th Street and Cicero Avenue, be sure to follow City of Oak Forest on Facebook or Twitter. You can also find the full list of notifications since January on the City website in the Oak Forest News tab on the homepage. Click here to review the news entries. If you have any questions or concerns about the project, don't hesitate to send a message on Facebook to City of Oak Forest or call City Hall at 708-687-4050 and we will try to answer them in a timely manner.

Fun Night Out That Helps

The Friends of Oak Forest Animal Control invite you to join them Saturday, July 14th, 6:05pm game time to watch The Windy City Thunderbolts take on the Joliet Slammers at the Standard Bank Stadium in Crestwood!

Your $10 ticket includes the Jimmy Buffet Night, a pre-game concert, cheeseburger and margarita specials in a family friendly surrounding. Your night with us will be capped off with an excellent fireworks show too!

With each ticket sale $4.00 goes directly to veterinary expenses of the cats and dogs in our care, initial exams as well as emergency medical procedures to get them on their way to a new forever home.

Tickets can be purchased at:

Oak Forest City Hall, 15440 Central Ave.
Mon. – Fri., 9 am – 5 pm

4 Paws Playhouse, 15711 S. Cicero Ave.
Mon. – Sat., 6:30 am – 6:30 pm

Please contact Lisa at (773) 218-0839 for other delivery options.
Join us for a fun night out!

Oak Forest Senior Commission

Senior Commission Luncheon
Hope you enjoy your summer!
Next Luncheon is Thursday, September 27, 2018

Click the image above to view and download the current Upcoming Events flier!

Join the Senior Commission!

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.

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.

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.

City Hall is open Saturday, June 309 am - Noon