City of Oak Forest e-briefs
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July CIC-TV Programming Schedule

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 this Saturday, July 20, 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.

Extreme Heat Warning

Cooling Centers in Bremen Township


In response to the current extreme heat conditions, the Cook County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) wants to share an updated list of area cooling centers. This is the most recent information as of July 11, 2019.

Bremen Township locations:

Community Center
15350 S. Oak Park Avenue, Oak Forest, IL

Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 4 pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed

16361 S. Kedzie, Markham, IL
Monday- Friday: 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed


The City Council Meeting on Tuesday, July 23 has been cancelled. 

Next City Council Meeting is Tuesday, August 13, 2019

8:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers

National Night Out 2019

National Night Out 2019 - City Hall Campus

Tuesday, August 6, 2019 - 6 - 9 PM


Join the Oak Forest Crime Prevention Commission at the 23rd Annual National Night Out in Oak Forest; Tuesday, August 6 at the City Hall Campus! 

National Night Out (36th Annual, nationally) is an annual community-building campaign that promotes and enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. 

Bring your friends, family and neighbors to this great event filled with horse rides, food samples, face painting, jump house and more!

Parking will be available at St. Damian Catholic Church (5250 155th Street). A shuttle bus from the parking lot to the event will be provided. Please look for signs for pick-up and drop-off locations.


Hope to see you there!

Oak Forest High School Field House Grand Opening Event

Monday, August 12, 2019 4 - 6 PM


You're invited to explore Bremen High School District 228's brand new field house before school starts! Join them for the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday, August 12 from 4-6pm at Oak Forest High School (15201 S. Central).

If you miss this event, ceremonies for the remaining, new field houses at High Schools within District 228 will be held for:

Hillcrest High School on August 13 from 4 - 6 PM
Tinley Park High School on August 14 from 4 - 6 PM
Bremen High School on August 15 from 4 - 6 PM

Local Artist To Perform National Anthem


Local singer/songwriter/musician, Francesca Chimera from Oak Forest, will perform the National Anthem on Tuesday, July 30th at Guaranteed Rate Field when the Chicago White Sox take on the New York Mets. Game-time 7:10pm, Anthem-time 6:50 p.m.

A young lady of many talents, Francesca is also Professional Pastry Chef, and Cake Artist. She is the lead vocalist for Related Rhapsody, a Chicago-based pop rock band comprised of sister and brother duo, Francesca (25) and Anthony (22) Chimera. The siblings are both graduates from St. Damian School and active members of the St. Damian Church Music Ministry program at the 5:00pm Sunday Mass. 

Between Francesca’s powerful, soulful vocals and Anthony’s melodic and bluesy guitar dynamics, the two mix multiple genres including soul, blues, funk, and pop into their sound resulting in a unique blend.

Congratulations, Francesca! Way to represent Oak Forest!

Drinking Water Quality Report 2018

City of Oak Forest
Water Consumer Confidence Report


Every year, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires community water systems to deliver a Consumer Confidence Report, also known as an annual drinking water quality report, to their customers. These reports provide residents information about their local drinking water quality.

Click here to review and download the Annual Drinking Water Quality Report (2018)

Chicagoland Vintage Home Association Energy Upgrades
Oak Forest Senior Commission

SPECIAL SENIOR LUNCHEON
Thursday, September 26, 2019

Oak Forest Fire Department


On Thursday, September 26, at the Oak Forest Fire Department, there will be a special presentation conducted at 11.00 a.m. During the talk, blood pressure tests will be conducted. 

Join us at the Oak Forest Fire Department, 5620 James Drive. Doors open at 10 AM. Presentation at 11 AM. After the presentation, luncheon will be served. Tickets only cost $1.00. Bingo will follow the luncheon. 


Tickets are available 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.


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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