Learn more about city programs and events! Cable television subscribers can view CIC-TV.

If you do not subscribe to cable television, visit oak-forest.org/broadcast to learn more about the Oak Forest Broadcast Network. Click here to watch special coverage of community events, Committee of the Whole and City Council meetings. DVD archives are also available at Acorn Public Library.

City Hall is closed Saturday, March 2

The City Hall Clerk's Office is open one Saturday a month (except June). After hours, all payments can be dropped in the Night Depository Mail slot to the right of the City Hall main entrance.

10th Annual Oak Forest Fleadh
Saturday, March 2, 2019!

CNB Oak Forest Fleadh 5K - 8:30 AM
NEW USATF Certified Course!
Click here to register before race day.

5K Packet Pick-Up

CNB Bank & Trust, 5459 W. 159th Street, Thursday, February 28th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday, March 1st from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. You can register for the race at the bank until 5 p.m. on Friday.

New Race Day Registration and Packet Pick-Up Location

All event day activities will be held at the Oak Forest Community Center at 15501 Kilpatrick from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.

New Parking Areas for Race Day (See map below)

Parking will be available in several areas, walking distance to the Community Center. The Waverly Metra parking lot at 157th & Waverly, the commercial building at 156th & Cicero (the former Ace Hardware) will offer parking, along with the neighboring streets. The registration fee on race day is $35.

This Year's Donation: St Damian Food Pantry

At this year's event, please consider bringing can food donations to help restock the pantry at St. Damian Food Pantry.

Oak Forest Fleadh Family Parade - 11:00 AM

Happy to announce this year's Parade Grand Marshal: The Oak Forest Park District! Friends and family from all over are welcome to watch the Fleadh Family Parade along Cicero Avenue between 157th and 151st Streets!

Fleadh 5K Parking Map and Check-in Location! Click the image above to view and download.

Next City Council Meeting is Tuesday, March 12, 2019

8:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers

City Council Meeting February 26 Coverage

Click the image above to view the coverage of the City Council Meeting from February 26, 2019

The Oak Forest Fire Department is looking for part-time firefighters. Click the image above or visit oak-forest.org/parttimefirefighters to check your qualifications and download an application.

Chicagoland Vintage Home Association Energy Upgrades

Click the image to view and download the March Luncheon flyer!

Oak Forest Senior Luncheon
Thursday, February 28, 2019

Featuring Paul Strolia

Paul Strolia will bring his show of classic entertainment. He sings all the songs you love from the classics to ballads of our times, including some with Irish flavor!

Join us Thursday, March 28, 2019 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 Oak Forest
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.

Volunteers Needed:
Emergency Management Agency
of Oak Forest

Have you ever wanted to be a part of the team responsible for preparing and coordinating responses to emergencies? The Emergency Management Agency (EMA) of Oak Forest is looking for volunteers to add to their team!

Click here to learn more about EMA and to download an application.

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