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

August 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, August 24, 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.

Next City Council Meeting is Tuesday, August 27, 2019

8:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers

Click here for meeting agenda.

Click the image above for full coverage of the City Council meeting on August 13, 2019 from the Oak Forest Broadcast Network.

Thank you to the Honorable Robert "Bob" Rita and ComEd for another successful shredding event held at Oak Forest City Hall Campus on Saturday, August 17.

Be in the parade!
I Am An American Day Parade

Sunday, September 1, 2019 - 11 AM

We all love a parade. But have you ever wanted to be IN a parade? Decorate your bike, wagon or stroller with patriotic flare in red, white and blue, and register for the I Am an American Day Parade on Sunday, September 1!

The parade will make its way down Central Avenue beginning at 151st Street and end up at the Oak Forest Park District's Old Times Picnic in Central Park.

Click here to register!

Happy Labor Day!

Oak Forest Executive Center
Helps Small Businesses

Oak Forest, Illinois – The City of Oak Forest welcomes the Oak Forest Executive Center to the community; the first co-working community in the region. Having an office space is central to starting a business. But for some small businesses, the cost associated with renting or buying a professional office space is more than they can afford. With the added expense of office furniture and equipment, finding an affordable office location becomes overwhelming.

After completing an extensive renovation, this cutting edge new business tries to be more than a shared office and invites small business owners to be a part of a Co-working Community. The Oak Forest Executive Center can help those looking to meet clients in a professional setting or escape the isolation of a home office. For a monthly fee, you can have an office space, whether a cubicle or private office, access to copiers and printers, meeting rooms, podcast and video recording studio, and much more.

The Co-working Community brings entrepreneurs, small business owners, sales executives and freelancers into the same collaborative workspace to achieve a common goal of building one’s business and the opportunity to collaborate between each other.

The Oak Forest Executive Center is located at 5320 W. 159th Street. Throughout the third floor are 48 office spaces, shared reception area for all members, and conference rooms with media ready for presentations or webinars.

On September 25, 2019, The Oak Forest Executive Center is holding their Grand Opening Event to show their designed facility and discuss the many amenities they have to offer. To learn more about the Oak Forest Executive Center, visit 5320center.com or call 708-288-5118.

Oak Forest Crestwood Chamber Community Expo

39th Annual Community Expo

Saturday, October 5, 2019 - 9 AM - 1 PM

Save The Date! Register Today!

Take advantage of this advertising/educational opportunity and exhibit in this year’s Awareness Fair October 5th, 2019. In just a few short hours, you can promote your product and services to the residents of Oak Forest and Crestwood!

When: October 5th, 2019 - 9 AM to 1 PM
Where: Arbor Park Middle School, 17303 Central Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452

Promote your business/organization!
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION FORM.

Sell your crafts and products!
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE VENDOR REGISTRATION FORM.

Please return completed applications and payment by September 23, 2019.
For information on exhibiting, please contact the Chamber’s Office at: (708) 687-4600.

Help Outside Cats - TNR Workshop

Come join the TNR Workshop and learn how to humanely help the outside cats and reduce their population. The workshop is Monday, September 16 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM at Oak Forest City Hall, 15440 Central Avenue.

There you can learn:

About TNR (trap/neuter/return for feral cats.)
How to avoid neighbor complaints.
How to trap and transport feral cats for spay surgery?
Locations of low-cost spay/neuter surgery clinics

This workshop is presented by Triple R Pets, a non-profit animal rescue organization staffed entirely by volunteers. The workshop is open to the public at no charge.

For more information, please contact Triple R Pets at 708-738-1438 or email at info@tripleRpets.org

Learn more at triplerpets.org

Click the image above to check your qualifications to become a part-time firefighter with the Oak Forest Fire Department.

Chicagoland Vintage Home Association Energy Upgrades

The Wiseguys return to the senior luncheon at the Oak Forest Community Center! In one of the final performances to take place at this location, Al Novak and John Devlin bring joy to the crowd. They have the place joining in on the fun throughout the entire show and bring up a special guest to help sing a couple of the songs. Of course... there's a bit of dancing involved, too!

Oak Forest Fire Department Special Lunch

Click the image to view and download the flyer for our special luncheon!

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!

Click the image above to download the Upcoming Events flyer from the Senior Commission.

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.

City Hall is closed this Saturday, August 24, 2019The 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.