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.

City Hall is closed Saturday, November 3

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, November 13

8:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers

Daylight Savings Time Ends Sunday, November 4

Early Voting and Interested Parties Memo at City Hall

Just a few days remain to vote early in this year's election. The 2018 Gubernatorial Election is Tuesday, November 6, 2018.

Early voting helps anyone unable to vote at the assigned polling place on Election Day. Oak Forest City Hall will be an early voting location everyday until Monday, November 5. The Clerk’s Office will also have Vote by Mail forms for this year’s election.

Early Voting hours are:

Friday, November 2
9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 3
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 4
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Monday, November 5
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Please note that the 2019 Municipal Election will be held on April 2nd, 2019. The Clerk’s Office will be providing an Interested Parties Memo featuring detailed information and documents for residents interested in running for a City of Oak Forest position in that upcoming election. This memo will be made available in September when the Illinois State Board of Elections publishes the 2019 Candidates Guide.

Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony 2018

Mark your calendars for the City of Oak Forest Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 11 AM! Watch the parade along Central Avenue as Santa and Mrs. Claus arrives at City Hall Campus! Watch them, with help from Mayor Hank Kuspa, light our city tree in the gazebo.

Grab some hot cocoa and treats while you enjoy carols and trees decorated by local organizations, groups and businesses!

If you or your group would like to be in the parade or decorate a tree for the Trim-A-Tree contest, register at the link below. Hope to see you there and Happy Holidays!

Click here to register for the Parade or Trim-A-Tree!

Family Travel Survey by CMAP

Earn $50 for taking a detailed survey about your daily travel: how you get around, how much time you spend in transit, the purpose of your trips.

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is conducting this survey to better understand Chicago-area residents’ travel habits and needs, which will help determine how to use limited resources for future transportation investments. The survey is open until May 2019.

Click here to take the survey. (en español)
or call 1-855-981-7286 to sign up by phone.

Upgrade Your Old, Drafty 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!

159th and Cicero Improvements

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.

Oak Forest Senior Commission

Senior Commission Luncheon
Thursday, November 29, 2018

Featuring Oak Forest High School Madrigal Singers

Back by popular demand! The Oak Forest High School Madrigal Singers, in period costume, will regale you with their harmonies singing seasonal songs!

Join us Thursday, November 29, 2018 at the Senior Center (Oak Forest Community Center) 15501 S. Kilpatrick Avenue. Doors open at 10 AM. Entertainment begins at 11 AM. Lunch is at 12 noon. After lunch, stay for free cash bingo at 12:45 PM.

Tickets are available for $5.00 at City Hall (15540 S. Central; 708-687-4050) or can be purchased at the door on the day of the event. 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.

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.