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, May 25, 2019

Throughout the month of June, City Hall will be open every Saturday.

City Hall will be closed
Monday, May 27, 2019 for Memorial Day.

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.

Beginning May 28, you can register and purchase your vehicle sticker days before you can purchase them at City Hall.

Get Vehicle Stickers Early, Online

Skip waiting in line at the Clerk's Office for the new 2019/2020 vehicle sticker and register online instead! Beginning Tuesday, May 28, 2019, vehicle stickers will be available for purchase online. The online application is easy and fast! Once completed, the new sticker will be mailed directly to your residence. Online registration will continue through the month of June.

The Clerk's Office will begin taking walk-ins for vehicle registration on Saturday, June 1 and during normal business hours. For your convenience, you can purchase vehicle stickers or make other payments and inquiries at City Hall every Saturday in June from 9 AM - Noon.

The new vehicle sticker theme focuses on the Oak Forest Fire Department. The city honors the dedication and service they provide for our community with this year's sticker art.

Current vehicle stickers for the City of Oak Forest expire June 30, 2019 so don't delay. Be sure to affix your new sticker to the lower right (passenger) corner of the windshield before July 1.

Visit the city website for more information about vehicle registration.

Next City Council Meeting is Tuesday, May 28, 2019

8:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers

Click the image above to watch the complete City Council meeting coverage from Tuesday, May 14, 2019 provided by the Oak Forest Broadcast Network. The Oak Forest City Council meets at 8 PM every second and fourth Tuesday of each month in the Council Chambers in City Hall.

Memorial Day Ceremony
Monday, May 27, 2019 at 11 AM

Please join the Owen W. Winter, Jr. VFW Post 4241 and the City of Oak Forest for the 2019 Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 27, 2019 at the Veterans Memorial outside City Hall. Program begins at 11 AM.

Local organizations, City departments and commissions will present wreaths to honor our veterans as a reminder of the sacrifices they made while in service. Enjoy musical selections from Oak Forest High School choir and band members. Stick around after the ceremony and grab a hot dog, grilled by Boy Scout Troop 348!

Oak Forest Citywide Garage Sale
Friday, May 31 - Saturday, June 1, 2019

Visit hundreds of garage sales throughout the City of Oak Forest during the 2019 Citywide Garage Sale! Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1, 2019 from 8 AM - 3PM each day!

Final days to register your garage sale for this event!

If you are planning on holding a garage sale on either of the event dates, be sure to register on the city website to be included on the master list of participating garage sales around our community. Registration is extended through Memorial Day weekend!

The Master list of participants will be available for download Thursday, May 30!

Visit oak-forest.org/citywide for more information!

Project Fire Buddies
"Fill the Pack" Drive

Project Fire Buddies with help from the Oak Forest Fire Department is holding a “Fill the Pack” Drive throughout the summer for the upcoming 2019/2020 school year.

Approximately 200 students begin each school year with no backpack or supplies in our community. Project Fire Buddies wants to change that! They will be collecting school supplies and backpacks (new and gently used) to help students start their school year off right with the supplies they need to be successful. The goal is to fill 20 backpacks per school for the 10 public schools in Oak Forest.

Donations may be dropped off at the Oak Forest Fire Department or City Hall starting Saturday, June 1, 2019.

Monetary donations are also welcome. Cash and check donations will be accepted by Administrative Assistant Lisa Alfaro at Fire Station 1. A receipt will be issued with monetary donations. Please make checks payable to Oak Forest Firefighter Local 3039. The cost to supply one child with a backpack filled with supplies is approximately $65.00.

For any questions please contact Kurt DeGroot at kdegroot@oak-forest.org.

Suggested supplies:
Notebook paper packs
Pencils
Pens
Markers
Crayons
Scissors
Dry erase markers
Folders
Binders
Spiral Notebooks
Rulers
Pencil cases
Kleenex
Paper towels
Zip-lock bags

Chicagoland Vintage Home Association Energy Upgrades

Click the image above to find registration and pool party forms, and more!

Lifeguards Needed. Apply Today.

The City of Oak Forest Community Pool is looking for lifeguards to work this Summer season. Pool opens Saturday, June 8, 2019.

For complete requirements, click here or visit the job listing on the city website.
Contact Laura with questions at 708-903-1845.

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

Oak Forest Senior Luncheon
Thursday, June 27, 2019

Featuring Pete & Joe

Pete and Joe! Back again for an Encore Performance! Joe Krowka has toured Asia performing music, and has appeared in many movies and TV commercials. Peter C. Budd has traveled throughout Europe playing music. An entertaining team with their song and wit.

Join us Thursday, June 27, 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!

Senior Commission April Luncheon Paul Strolia

The Oak Forest Broadcast Network captured the fun at the senior luncheon! Paul Strolia returned to the luncheon around St. Patrick’s Day and brought some Irish tunes with him. In addition, he performed classic hits by American musicians including Frankie Valli and Garth Brooks! After Strolia brings the house down, the Oak Forest Broadcast Network takes a look at some of the senior volunteers in action cleaning up the event and then sits in on a game of Bingo!

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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