Chief Anderson (right) accepts the award certificate of accreditation from IACP Immediate Past President Fred Hayes.

OFPD earns state accreditation

During the City Council meeting on July 14, the Oak Forest Police Department received its certificate of accreditation award from the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP).

Crime Prevention Commission hosts National Night Out on August 4

Join the Oak Forest Crime Prevention Commission, the Oak Forest Police Department and fellow residents in maintaining a safe and vibrant community at the 19th Annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the gazebo at City Hall.

Cycle Across Illinois will stop in Oak Forest to remember Officer Morrissy

The Illinois Chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors will cycle through Oak Forest on July 19 at approximately 9:30 a.m. as part of its 11th Annual Cycle Across Illinois, a charity bike ride to support families of law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty.

Fun Fun Fun DJ will be at the farmers market tomorrow at 9 a.m.

The FUN starts bright and early tomorrow morning at the farmers market with Fun Fun Fun DJ at 9 a.m. Stop by with the kids and enjoy some music and trivia as you shop the fresh produce, jams, baked good, etc. The market is open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Metra train station.

Surplus vehicles for sale

The City of Oak Forest is selling by sealed bid two vehicles that are no longer required for city service. Bids are due July 30 by 4 p.m.

Help Wanted: Part-time Community Bus Driver

Join our team as a part-time community bus driver. Having experience operating a minimum 26-foot passenger bus or equivalent type of vehicle is desired. Having a detailed knowledge of the streets and business locations within the City of Oak Forest is strongly preferred. The possession of a state of Illinois Class ‘C’ Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with a Passenger Endorsement is mandatory.

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.

Congratulations to Crime Prevention Commission Chair Dennis Mitzner on receiving an outstanding citizen award from the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police. Also pictured: IACP Past President Fred Hayes

Happy Retirement to Assistant Community Development Director Dave Newquist (seen here with his wife Shirley), who was honored for more than 25 years of service by Mayor Hank Kuspa and the City Council at the July 14 City Council meeting.

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.