Question of the week
Each issue of e-Briefs includes a resident’s question and the answer. Read this week's question and answer.
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Voter registration for the 2008 presidential general election ends October 7
Residents who wish to register to vote in the November 4 presidential election have until Tuesday, October 7 to do so at City Hall.
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Final traffic enforcement campaign yields 124 citations
From August 25 through September 7, the Oak Forest Police Department issued 124 tickets as part of a traffic enforcement campaign funded by the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Integrated Mini-Grant Enforcement program.
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CVS construction begins as part of the Gateway Development
Construction of the new CVS store that will be a part of the Gateway Development at the northwest corner of Cicero Avenue and 159th Street began today, September 23.
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The Wall That Heals
Coming to 158th and Lorel
October 2 through October 5
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Get a sneak peek at Mayor JoAnn Kelly’s guest editorial in the Sunday SouthtownStar
Starting this month, the SouthtownStar will publish monthly editorials by the City of Oak Forest. Be the first to read Mayor JoAnn Kelly’s article about what the city is doing to operate more efficiently during these difficult economic times.
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Human error interrupts city’s emergency phone notification to residents during storm
On Sunday, September 14, the City of Oak Forest experienced a record amount of rainfall that caused hazardous conditions on area roadways. Although the city implemented its emergency phone notification system, the recorded message did not reach most residents.
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Lockwood water tower to receive face lift this year
This fall, the City of Oak Forest will repaint the Lockwood Avenue water tower instead of the Oak Park Avenue water tower, which has been put on hold while the Public Works Department installs a new altitude valve in the Briar Street water tower.
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City of Oak Forest’s tax rate for 2007 decreases
According to the Cook County Clerk's Office, the City of Oak Forest's tax rate for 2007 is $1.249 – a 6.43 percent decrease compared to 2006. This is the city’s lowest tax rate in more than 15 years.
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Fire Department warns residents to be wary of unfamiliar fire adjusters
Recently, the Oak Forest Fire Department received word that fire adjusters have been soliciting residents after fire calls. The City of Oak Forest does not share information with persons who are not directly involved in emergency incidents. These fire adjusters are likely “radio chasers,” who listen to radio transmissions to gain incident information.
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New equipment increases survival rate for patients in cardiac arrest
With the help of new state-of-the-art equipment, the Oak Forest Fire Department is taking emergency medical response to the next level.
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Oak Forest City Hall is an early voting site for the presidential election
Oak Forest City Hall has been designated once again by Cook County Clerk David Orr as an early voting site for the November 4 presidential election.
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Rabid bat warning
On August 21, two bats, testing positive for rabies, were found in the vicinity of 145th Street and Central Avenue.
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Red light cameras now active at two major Oak Forest intersections
Red light cameras at two heavily traveled intersections within the City of Oak Forest were activated on Tuesday, August 26 at 12:01 a.m.
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Oak Forest Police Chief Dennis Olszewski announces retirement
After 33 years of service, Oak Forest Police Chief Dennis Olszewski has announced his retirement, effective September 12.
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Court rules in favor of the City of Oak Forest in annexation complaint
On August 6, Circuit Court of Cook County Judge LeRoy Martin ruled in favor of the City of Oak Forest by denying an “Application for Leave to File a Complaint in Quo Warranto” by residents of the annexed property located along the Cicero Avenue corridor, between 167th Street and Interstate 57.
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Public Works Department continues clean up efforts after severe storm hits city
Public Works crews are still cleaning up after severe thunderstorms swept through the City of Oak Forest and surrounding communities on Monday night and Tuesday morning.
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DeMarco, Lopez attend 10th Annual Crime Free Association Conference
In July, Oak Forest Deputy Police Chief David DeMarco and Sergeant Arge Lopez traveled to Surrey, British Columbia for the 10th Annual International Crime Free Association Conference.
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City Council approves agreement with school district to improve off-street parking area
On July 22, the Oak Forest City Council approved an intergovernmental agreement between the City of Oak Forest and Bremen High School District 228 to pave the off-street parking area along 151st Street where Oak Forest High School students park their cars during the school year.
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Acorn Public Library receives 2009 Big Read grant
Acorn Public Library has received a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to host the 2009 Big Read from September 2008 to June 2009.
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Midlothian hosts medication disposal event
Dispose of prescription or over-the-counter medications at a Cook County collection event on Saturday, July 26 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Metra parking lot on148th Street, one block east of Pulaski, in the Village of Midlothian.
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Traffic enforcement campaign yields 155 citations
From June 23 to July 6, the Oak Forest Police Department issued 155 tickets as part of a traffic enforcement campaign funded by the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Integrated Mini-Grant Enforcement program.
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Taxpayer advocate offers tips for appealing property assessments
The city's taxpayer advocate, Guy Gattone, can assist residents who feel their proposed assessed valuations are too high; however, homeowners only have 30 days to file their appeals once they receive their property assessment notices.
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City of Oak Forest begins installation of red light cameras
With construction already underway, the Oak Forest Police Department expects red light cameras at two heavily traveled intersections within the city to be fully operational by the end of the month.
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Invest in the future. Buy a city bond.
Want to be a part of Oak Forest’s future? If so, purchase a city bond.
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City of Oak Forest e-Briefs move to Fridays
The City of Oak Forest is giving you one more reason to look forward to the weekend – we’re moving e-Briefs to Fridays.
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City of Oak Forest Bond Issue
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City of Oak Forest names John Marquart City Administrator
The City of Oak Forest has named John Marquart as the new city administrator. Marquart is scheduled to start on August 11, 2008.
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Triennial Assessment for Cook County
The letter to residents regarding the triennial assessments has been mailed from the Cook County Assessor's Office. Those wanting to appeal their assessments may click on the headline above and download the forms from the Assessor's office
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