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.

August 2018 CIC-TV Programming Schedule

City Hall will be closed Saturday, August 18

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, August 28

8:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers

Property Tax Appeal Session for Bremen Township
Wednesday, August 22 - 6:30PM

Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Dan Patlak will be presenting a Property Tax Appeal Seminar on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 - 6:30 PM at City Hall (15440 S. Central Avenue.) The event is sponsored by Oak Forest Mayor Hank Kuspa and Taxpayer Advocate Guy Gattone.

Learn how to appeal your property tax assessment. Attendees may fill out & submit appeal forms at end of event. Analysts from the Board of Review will be on hand to answer any questions.Taxpayers are asked to bring a copy of their most recent tax bill to the seminar.

For more information please contact Maggie Heydt at 312-603-3651 or email at Maggie.Heydt@CookCountyIL.gov.

Community Shred and Electronic Recycling

Click the image above to download the flier for the Community Shred Day and Electronic Recycling event on Saturday, August 18, 9 am - Noon.

Be a Parade Participant!
I Am An American Day Parade
Sunday, September 2 - 11 AM

We all love a parade. But have you ever wanted to be IN a parade? Decorate your bike, wagon or stroller with patriotic flare in red, white and blue, and register for the I Am An American Day Parade on Sunday, September 2!

The parade will make its way down from 151st Street and Central Avenue and end up at the Oak Forest Park District's Old Times Picnic in Central Park.

Click here to register!

Happy Labor Day!

Oak Forest/Crestwood Chamber of Commerce

Community Expo - Saturday, October 13

9 AM - 1 PM

Take advantage of this advertising/educational opportunity and exhibit in this year’s Awareness Fair October 13th, 2018 at Arbor Park Middle School, 17303 Central Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452. In just a few short hours, you can promote your product and services to the residents of Oak Forest and Crestwood!

Click here to download the Exhibitor Registration Form

Click here to download the Vendor Registration Form

For information on exhibiting, please contact the Chamber’s Office at: (708) 687-4600.
Reserve your space early and avoid being disappointed.

The Wall That Heals in Oak Forest

Volunteers Needed!

The Wall That Heals is coming to Oak Forest! The Wall That Heals exhibit features a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The Oak Forest Veterans Commission is looking for volunteers to assist with set-up and take-down of the exhibit, help find names and answer questions for visitors. The Wall That Heals must be monitored 24 hours a day by teams of volunteers. Visit the volunteer page to review the guidelines and time slots.

For more information about becoming a volunteer contact the Oak Forest Veterans Commission at 708-473-2609 or by email to ofveteranscomm@oak-forest.org.

Click here for volunteer information.

Click here to learn more about The Wall That Heals.

2018 Forest In Bloom Award Winners

Congratulations to the 2018 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. The Streetscape Commission is in the process of handing out award signs. Be sure to look out for winners in your neighborhood.

Click here to view this year's list of winners.

Think your house was overlooked or didn't submit a nomination? Check back next June when the 2019 Forest In Bloom Awards opens on the city website.

Prescription Drug Take-Back Program

The Prescription Drug Drop container is available from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily for residents to turn-in approved medications.

For a list of approved medications and items visit www.oak-forest.org/525

Upgrade Your 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!

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 updated news flash.

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 Community Pool

Enjoy a cool dip in the pool before summer ends.

Oak Forest Community Pool will close for the season on Monday September 3, 2018 (Labor Day). Be sure to get some swimming time in before then!

Beginning Monday, August 20, pool operating hours will change due to lifeguard availability. Operating hours Monday - Friday will be 4:00 PM - 8:00PM. Weekend operations will remain the same: Noon - 8:00 PM.

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 the pool office or the Clerk's Office at City Hall.

Oak Forest Senior Commission

Click here to view and download the flyer for the 2018 Senior Health Fair.

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.

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