City of Oak Forest e-briefs
Learn more about city programs and events! Cable television subscribers can view CIC-TV.

November 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. 

Clerk's Office 2019 Saturday Hours
City Hall will be open Saturday, November 23, 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, November 12, 2019

8:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers


The Oak Forest Veterans Commission plans to do a Veterans Day presentation to City Council on November 12, 2019. The presentation is to include a patriotic video and short reading of historical and spiritual significance regarding veterans' contributions to the founding, service and protection of America. 
Veterans Day 2019
Tax Appeal Sessions

Property Tax Appeal Session for Bremen Township

Monday, November 25, 2019


Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Dan Patlak presents a Property Tax Appeal Seminar
Monday, November 25, 2019 - 6:00 PM
Oak Forest City Hall, 15440 S. Central Avenue.

Sponsored by:
Willie Jones - Bremen Township Assessor
Hank Kuspa - Mayor, Oak Forest
Guy Gattone - Tax Advocate
Donna Miller - Cook County Commissioner

  • Learn how to appeal your property tax assessment.
  • Attendees may fill out & submit appeal forms at end of event.
  • Analysts from the Board of Review will be on hand to answer any questions.

Taxpayers are asked to bring a copy of their most recent tax bill.


For more information please contact
Maggie Heydt at 312-603-3651 or email at
Maggie.Heydt@CookCountyIL.gov.


Bremen Township is open for assessment appeal November 4 through December 3, 2019

Thanksgiving Service
OFHS Madrigal Show
Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 6:30 pm. and
Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 3:00 pm.

Contact Victor Pazik at 708-687-0500 x 4303 for tickets.
Employment Opportunity

Employment Opportunity
Part-time Community Bus Driver


The City of Oak Forest is seeking a part-time bus driver for the City of Oak Forest’s Community Bus service. Duties include transporting passengers to and from destinations as required, determining most efficient routing of trips, and providing a professional and safe operation of the vehicle. Prior para-transit or shuttle bus driving experience is a plus.


Click here to visit the Jobs page on the city website for complete information.

Chicagoland Vintage Home Association Energy Upgrades
Oak Forest Senior Commission

SENIOR LUNCHEON
Thursday, December 5, 2019

OFHS Madrigal Singers


BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! The Oak Forest High School Madrigal Singers, in period costume, will regale you with their harmonies singing seasonal songs!


NEW LOCATION! Join us at the Oak Forest Park District, 15660 Central Avenue. Doors open at 10 AM.  Presentation at 11 AM. After the presentation, luncheon will be served. Tickets cost $5.00. 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.


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