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.

November CIC-TV Programming Schedule

City Hall is open Saturday, November 17
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, November 27

8:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers

Watch full coverage of the City Council meeting from Tuesday, November 13, 2018.

Final Days For Yard Waste Pick-up

Residents still have time to properly dispose yard waste.

The last week for yard waste disposal with Homewood Disposal begins Sunday, November 25. Please leave yard bags and branches at the curb by 7:00 AM on the normally scheduled trash pick-up day.

Branches must be less than four inches in diameter and four feet in length, and stacked in piles no higher than 3 feet tall. Larger branches must be cut into logs no longer than 24 inches and stacked in a separate pile at the curb.

Stumps, root balls and roots must be free of attached dirt.

Tuesday, November 27 is be the last day the Public Works chipping crews will be available for the season.

Paper yard bags do not need a sticker. Visit the Homewood Disposal website. to get yard waste stickers for trash cans.

Keep It Local: Support Local Businesses

Over the last few months, the Oak Forest-Crestwood Area Chamber of Commerce introduced Keep It Local; a new initiative to urge local residents to support local businesses in our community.

What happens with you support local businesses?

Builds Relationships
Meeting neighbors and friends in and around businesses helps build a closer community.

Strengthens the Local Economy
Every dollar spent at an independent businesses returns 3 times more money to the local economy than one spent at a chain and almost 50 times more than buying from and online merchant.

Creates a Healthier Environment
Local businesses typically use less land, use locally-made products and are easier to access creating less traffic and air pollution.

Offers Choices and Gives Character
Local businesses have a better chance to offer services residents want and help give the city its distinct personality.

Lowers Taxes
With more centralized locations, local businesses put less demand on roads, sewers, and safety services generating more tax revenue per sales dollar.

Look for the Keep It Local decal at businesses around the city. If your business needs a door decal, contact the Oak Forest-Crestwood Area Chamber of Commerce at 708-687-4600 or visit oc-chamber.org.

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!

Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting flyer

Click here to view or download this year's flyer for the
Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Tickets: $25.00 per person - Call 708-687-0500 ext. 3603

The Oak Forest Broadcast Network was honored to document the visit of The Wall That Heals.

This traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial returned to Oak Forest for the first time in over a decade. In an era where a majority of the medias’ focus is elsewhere, the Oak Forest Broadcast Network does not forget those who served and sacrificed their lives for our country.

This production features portions of the arrival of the motorcade, assembly of the Wall, Opening Ceremony, as well as the viewing event.

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!

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.

Bremen Township:
Senior Lunch Program in Oak Forest

In partnership with AgeOptions, Bremen Township continues to serve hot, healthy lunches to seniors age 60+ with no residency requirement. Come try our good food and warm atmosphere at Noon, Monday-Friday, at 15350 S. Oak Park Avenue. The requested donation is $4 and a reservation is requested but not always required, depending on availability.

For more info, call 687-8220 or visit their website at www.brementownship.net to review the menus via "Senior Services" link. (Menus also available at the Senior Center and OF City Hall). Activities are also listed on the menu such as Mahjongg, Bingo and Show & Tell.

Bremen Township is also seeking substitute volunteers who are very active to help set up, serve and clean up. Shifts are usually 11am-1pm, one or two weekdays per month. Get your steps in! Leave your name & number for Sue at 687-8220.

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.

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.

City Hall is open Saturday, November 179 AM - Noon