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City Hall is closed Saturday, March 16, 2019
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.
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Next City Council Meeting is Tuesday, March 26, 20198:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers |
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Congresswoman Kelly to Host 6th Annual Youth Job Expo April 13
Congresswoman Robin Kelly will host a Youth Job Expo for young men and women between the ages of 16 and 23 on Saturday, April 13, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, in the Media Center of Rich South High School, 5000 Sauk Trail, Richton Park.
More than 50 employers will be accepting applications for active job openings, summer internships and apprenticeships. Representatives from various agencies and youth services will also be on hand to talk with young people about program offerings that will help them succeed. Business attire is highly recommended. Bring resumes with you, as some employers may conduct interviews on-site. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Parking is available outside the school’s auditorium, just off Sauk Trail on the north end of the West Lot.
Prior to the Expo, Rep. Kelly is sponsoring a Job Readiness Workshop to help young people enhance their interview skills, build their resumes, and more. The workshop takes place Thursday, April 3, at 4 p.m., at Rich South High School. For questions about the Job Readiness Workshop, contact Ms. Hope Stovall at (708) 710-2643.
To pre-register for the Job Fair, visit reprobinkelly.eventbrite.com. For more information about the Job Expo, contact Alan Banks or Elise Miller at (708) 679-0078, or message Elise.Miller@mail.house.gov or Alan.Banks@mail.house.gov.
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Early Voting at City Hall
The Consolidated Election is on April 2, 2019. During this election, you can vote for candidates running for local elected positions such as aldermen, commissioners, trustees and board members.
Oak Forest City Hall (15440 S. Cicero Avenue) is a designated Early Voting location as well as an Election Day Polling location on April 2, 2019. Early Voting runs from Monday, March 18 through Monday, April 1. Early Voting dates and times are:
Monday, March 18 – Saturday, March 23
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 24
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday, March 25 – Friday, March 29
9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 30
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 31
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday, April 1
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
For additional information about voter registration and to find your local polling place, please visit the Cook County Clerk's website.
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Public Hearing: Sign RegulationsThe Oak Forest Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Oak Forest will conduct a public hearing regarding the city's proposed amendments to Section 9-106, Sign Regulations, of the Zoning Ordinance on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at 7:00 PM, in Council Chambers at Oak Forest City Hall.
These changes are in response to the 2015 Supreme Court decision of Reed v. Town of Gilbert, AZ. It was determined that the size, number, location, allowed time period of installation of signs, or any other means of sign regulation, cannot be based upon what the sign itself says, or from whom the sign content originates. For example, allowing a sign for a commercial business, such as a fast food restaurant, to be larger than that of a religious institution such as a church is considered content-based. Allowing the fast-food restaurant a larger sign is considered allowing the business more free speech that what the church is allowed. Therefore, the regulation is in violation of the freedom of speech, as guaranteed by the First Amendment.
The Supreme Court included in this decision appropriate methods with which to regulate signs, which are as follows: - Size of signs, based on any of the following qualifying criteria in this list
- Different rules between residential and non-residential property
- Different rules for time limits of different one-time events
- Different rules based on structural sign types, such as monument signs or wall signs
- Illuminated or non-illuminated signs
- Signs with fixed messages or electronic message boards
- Different rules between public and private property
- Different rules between on-premises and off-premises signs
- Basing the number of signs allowed per linear feet of street frontage
The proposed amendments address the numerous content-based regulation in the current regulations. They include, without limitation, changes to size, placement, construction materials, application process, hearing process, appeal process, variations, time limit, and number limitations on exempt, temporary, and permanent signs in residential and non-residential zoning districts. Related amendments, including, without limitation, variations, and design standards, are also proposed to Article 11, Zoning Administration and Enforcement, to ensure that conflicts within the Zoning Ordinance are minimized and that its entirety is consistent with those proposed to Section 9-106. A copy of the proposed text amendments to Section 9-106, Sign Regulations, will be available on Friday, March 15, 2019, in the Agenda Center for review.
All businesses and residents desiring to appear and be heard for or against certain provisions of the proposed amendments are invited to attend.
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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.
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Oak Forest Senior Luncheon
Thursday, March 28, 2019Featuring 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!
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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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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. |
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