Keep your ghouls and goblins safe

Halloween is an exciting time of year for kids, and to help ensure they have a safe holiday, follow these tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Last week, the Green Steps Commission collected 3,600 pounds, including 51 televisions, of e-waste as part of its fall Electronics Recycling event. Way to recycle, Oak Forest!

Help Wanted: Part-time Electrical Inspector

The City of Oak Forest is looking to hire a part-time electrical inspector in the Building Department.

Is your rental property registered with the Crime Free Housing program?

Did you know that all rental properties in Oak Forest must be registered with the City of Oak Forest’s Crime Free Housing Program? If you rent property or know of a house for rent that is not in compliance, please contact Officer Lori Manning at 708-687-4050, ext. 1295.

City Hall is open tomorrow

City Hall will be open tomorrow from 9 a.m. to noon.

Tune into CIC-TV

If you are a cable television subscriber, you can view the Community Information Channel (CIC-TV) on Comcast channel 19, Wide Open West channel 6 and AT&T U-verse channel 99 to learn more about city programs and events. If you do not subscribe to cable television, you can watch Committee of the Whole and City Council meetings online or check out the DVDs at Acorn Public Library.

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.