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.

September 2018 CIC-TV Programming Schedule

City Hall is open Saturday, September 29

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, October 9

8:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers

Update: 159th and Cicero Improvements

The Illinois Department of Transportation has notified the City of Oak Forest that all lanes on 159th Street will be completed and opened by the beginning of November. The City is awaiting the updated work schedule from IDOT pertaining to the road and culvert construction impacting Cicero Avenue.

Click here to subscribe to Oak Forest News through Notify Me on the city website to be up-to-date on what's happening around the city.

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.

Coverage of the City Council meeting from
Tuesday, September 25 is now available.

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
October 4 - 7, 2018

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.

Click the lemonade stand to view and download the flier.

A Girl and Her Lemonade Stand

Saturday, September 29, 2018
1:30 - 5:00 PM

Visit Maddie's Lemonade Stand honoring the memory of her brother Matthew this Saturday, September 29th to help raise money for a local family in the community who suffered the loss of a parent.

Come by for a lemonade at:
14865 Massasoit Avenue, Oak Forest, IL

Please help support an amazing young girl to help raise money for a fantastic cause!

View and download flier here.

Feral Cats

Are you noticing stray cats around Oak Forest? Most of them are feral; some of them are owned and just lost. A feral cat is a cat that lives outdoors with little to no human contact. They normally run away from humans but will become familiar if they are fed by humans.

A female cat can become pregnant as early as 5 months of age and have a few litters a year. The population in feral cats increases without spay or neutering. Colonies are developed out of need for territory. They can live just about anywhere, including areas around your home. They may feed on scraps left in dumpsters or your garbage cans. They may also eat any food you leave out for wildlife such as seed or fruits for birds.

Nuisance issues are a concern for some residents such as urinating and defecating on a person’s lawn. Luckily Oak Forest Animal Control works with an assistance program called Triple R Pets to reduce the number of ferals born in our town.

Triple R Pets is a non-profit, 501 (c) (3) approved organization dedicated to trapping, neutering, and returning cats to the environment. It is the humane proven solution in controlling the feral cat population.

Click here for more information with assistance.

Request For Proposal

City of Oak Forest Council Chamber & Production Room Upgrades for Live and Recorded Video

The City of Oak Forest invites qualified vendors to submit responses to this request for proposal (RFP) for upgrades/solution to the visual and production equipment in City Council Chambers and Cable Production room. Through this RFP, the City is requesting qualified firms to assist with replacing the current presentation and broadcasting equipment.

A pre-bid meeting will be held at City of Oak Forest administration building (15440 S. Central Ave.) on Wednesday October 24, 2018 at 10:00 AM with attendance required. City Council Chambers Audio, Visual, and Sound System Upgrade Submittal Deadline: November 28, 2018 at 5:00 PM.

For complete requirements and reference photos,
download the RFP document here.

All questions or requests for additional information should be emailed to:
Tom Rieman, IT Director: email: trieman@oak-forest.org
Subject: Oak Forest Chamber Upgrade

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!

Oak Forest Senior Commission

Senior Health Fair
Thursday, October 18, 10 AM - 1 PM

The Oak Forest Senior Commission will host its 18th Annual Senior Health Fair on Thursday, October 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Oak Forest Park District at 15601 S. Central Avenue. Admission to the fair is free.

“We are excited to welcome the Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County (CEDA) where seniors can learn how to apply for home energy assistance programs and get a free Energy Efficiency Kit,” said Senior Commission member Bev Beaty. “More than 75 vendors will be available to share useful products and valuable information with those of us who are 50 years old or better.”

Vendors at this year’s fair will include the Illinois Secretary of State Department of Motor Vehicles, CapTel (captioned telephones), Pace Bus, and more. During the event, seniors can receive flu, measles and pneumonia shots (Medicare and supplement cards required); blood pressure tests; glucose screening for diabetes; and more.

More than 500 seniors from surrounding communities attend the fair; the largest senior health fair of its kind in the area. Additional parking is available at Valley Kingdom Ministries at 5300 W. 151st Street. A shuttle bus to the fair will run from the designated pick-up location between 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Click the small image to view and download the flyer for the 2018 Senior Health Fair!

For more information about the fair, please contact
Bev Beaty at 708-687-4050, ext. 1607 or ofseniorcomm@oak-forest.org.

Hope to see you there!

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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