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.

July 2018 CIC-TV Programming Schedule

City Hall is closed Saturday, July 7

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

Oak Fest Fireworks Rescheduled for Friday, June 6!

Due to the thunderstorms on Independence Day, The Oak Fest Fireworks have been reschedules to Friday, July 6. Fireworks show begins at dusk!

Let the celebration continue!

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!

Prescription Drug Take Back Program

The Oak Forest Police Department has a new prescription drug collection container located in the Police Department lobby for easy disposal of unwanted prescription drugs.

The goal of the Prescription Drug Take Back Program is to allow Oak Forest residents a convenient and safe disposal alternative by delivering all unused, unwanted, or expired medications to local law enforcement officials who dispose of these substances in a safe, secure, and non-hazardous manner.

The Oak Forest Police Department has established procedures for the collection and safe disposal of unused prescription and over-the-counter medicines dropped into the Prescription Drug Drop container. The Oak Forest Police Evidence Unit will be responsible for the intake, storage, and disposal of unused medications.

The Oak Forest Police Department will be conducting an initial prescription drug drop-off to familiarize residents with the location of the new Prescription Drug Drop container in the Police Department lobby on Saturday, July 28, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. All residents are invited to bring unwanted acceptable prescription and non-prescription items from the list below for disposal on that day.

After the initial drop-off day, the Prescription Drug Drop container will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily for residents to turn-in approved medications.

Acceptable Items include:

Prescription Drugs
Prescription Patches
Prescription Ointments
Prescription samples
Pet Medication
Over-the-counter medications
Vitamins

Unacceptable Items include:

Needles
Aerosol cans or inhalers
Bio-hazard or infectious waste
Hydrogen Peroxide or alcohol
Thermometers
Food items
Supplements
Liquids

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.

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.

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.

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