Early Voting Begins March 20 At Oak Forest City Hall

Oak Forest residents can vote ahead of Election Day, on select days.

Oak Forest Residents To See Property Tax Increase

The increase—supplemented by reserves—will help close a budget gap. Officials said they tried to keep the increase small.

Oak Forest Election Guide 2022: Polls Open Tuesday

Not sure of your polling place? Find out where to go in Oak Forest to cast your vote in the Nov. 8 election.

Oak Forest Voters Guide: 2022 General Election

Early voting is under way. Here's everything you need to know about the Nov. 8 election.

Meet and Greet Republican Candidates at Gaelic Park

Meet and Greet Republican Candidates for Statewide and Local Races

For Your Consideration for Republican Committeeman

For your consideration, Carl Ivan is running as a candidate for Republican Committeeman for Bremen Township’s June 28th election.

Reason's to Vote Early

If you’re not “Voting Early”, what’s your excuse not to vote on Election Day?

New Oak Forest 2nd Ward Alderman Chosen To Replace Late Rich Simon

Joe McCarthy, an Oak Forest resident for nearly 50 years, will take over Simon's seat until 2025. Simon died on May 4.

Midlothian Breaks Ground On New Police Station

Officials invited residents to the groundbreaking ceremony at Claire Boulevard and Pulaski Road Friday evening.

Candidates, Questions and a Straw Poll

Need info on Republicans running for office? Attend BTRO Meeting on May 17th, Tinley VFW @7pm. More info at fb.me/BTRORepublicians.

Oak Forest Alderman Rich Simon Dies Week Before Resignation: Officials

Simon served on the City Council for nearly 40 years, Oak Forest officials said. His formal resignation was scheduled for May 10.

Oak Forest Partners With Orland Fire District For Fleet Repairs

According to officials, the department could not find a proposal that was cost effective for the fleet and decided to partner with OFPD.

Oak Forest Passes Budget, Pulls From General Fund To Maintain Balance

Officials said not raising the tax levy this year led to a gap in the budget and that the general fund was already higher than expected.

Oak Forest Raises Water Rates To Fund Water System Repairs: City

City officials said they are also facing a 5 percent increase from the City of Chicago, who supplies Oak Forest with water.

South Suburban Police Adopt New Policing Principles From NAACP

Almost 230 municipalities in Illinois have adopted the principles, which aim to promote equity in policing.

Restoring Voters Confidence in the Electoral Process

Bremen Township Republican's guest speaker, Carol Davis of ICU discusses restoring voters confidence in the electoral process

City Of Oak Forest: Oak Forest Launches Hometown Heroes Banner Program

The Oak Forest Hometown Heroes Banner Program honors current or former Oak Forest residents, who have served or are currently serving in ...

City Of Oak Forest: Oak Forest Fleadh Street Closures

CNB Oak Forest Fleadh 5K

City Of Oak Forest: Bremen Township Is Open For Tax Appeals

If you have any questions on completing an appeal form, please contact Taxpayer Advocate Guy Gattone at 708-687-4050,ext. 1031.

City Of Oak Forest: Storm System To Bring Wintry Mix To Area

According to the National Weather Service, a potent storm system will bring a wintry mix to our area early Thursday morning, including a ...

City Of Oak Forest: City Hires Michael Salamowicz As Public Works Director

The City of Oak Forest has hired Michael Salamowicz as public works director, effective February 8.

City Of Oak Forest: Oak Forest Fleadh Returns On March 5

The Oak Forest-Crestwood Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Oak Forest will host the 13th Annual Oak Forest Fleadh on Saturday, Ma ...

City Of Oak Forest: Going Solar In Oak Forest

The City of Oak Forest is committed to encouraging residents, businesses and institutions to reduce energy consumption and install solar ...

City Of Oak Forest: Winter Storm To Impact Area Through Thursday

A winter storm will impact our area tonight through Thursday. The snow will fall in two rounds. Here are some things to remember over th ...

City Of Oak Forest: City Names Gary Kasper Fire Chief

The Oak Forest City Council recently named Gary Kasper as the city's new fire chief. Kasper has been with the department for more than 2 ...

City Of Oak Forest: New 464 Area Code Begins January 21

With new telephone numbers in Chicago's southern suburbs in high demand, the Illinois Commerce Commission approved the new 464 area code ...

Oak Forest-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: New Figures

The Cook County unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.

Applications Open For Oak Forest Fire Vehicle Repair

The Oak Forest Fire Department is looking for proposals for a new maintenance crew to fix and prevent damages on their emergency fleet.

City Of Oak Forest: City Seeks Bids For Fire Vehicle Maintenance And Repair Services

See the latest announcement from the City of Oak Forest.

City Of Oak Forest: New Year's Day Winter Storm Threat

According to the National Weather Service, a storm system will bring several inches of snow to much of the area and blustery winds from ...

City Of Oak Forest: Oak Forest Police Investigating Shooting At 168th And Cicero Avenue

On December 29 at 7:03 p.m., Oak Forest Police were notified by an area hospital of two gunshot victims. Upon arrival to the hospital, p ...

City Of Oak Forest: Oak Forest Police Respond To 911 Calls Reporting Shots Fired

On December 29, the Oak Forest Police Department received numerous 911 calls reporting shots fired in front of a house in the 15200 bloc ...

City Of Oak Forest: Jim Richmond To Retire From Mayor's Office On December 31

The City of Oak Forest today announced that Jim Richmond will retire from the Mayor's Office on December 31. Richmond's time with the ci ...

Longtime Oak Forest Official Jim Richmond Retires After 45 Years

Richmond has served the city as a mayor, city manager and executive assistant for almost 45 years, officials said.

Oak Forest Homeowners Will Pay More After Tax Levy Increase OK'd

The average homeowner will pay $34 more in property taxes due to the city's tax levy was increased by $11,500 to help cover expenses.

City Of Oak Forest: Deputy Chief D'Ambrosio Certified By Illinois Association Of Chiefs Of Police

Deputy Chief Dominic D'Ambrosio has been designated as a certified eligible police chief through the Illinois Association of Chiefs of P ...

City Of Oak Forest: City Council Approves 2.5 Percent Tax Levy Increase

On December 14, the Oak Forest City Council approved the 2021 tax levy of $11,568,103, resulting in a 2.5 percent increase from last yea ...

City Of Oak Forest: Oak Forest Hires Edmond Cage As Economic And Community Development Director

The City of Oak Forest has hired Edmond Cage as economic and community development director, effective Monday, December 20. Cage's appoi ...

Oak Forest Hires Former Wood Dale Community Development Director

Edmond Cage, a native of England, was approved as the city's new economic and community development director at Tuesday's council meeting.

City Of Oak Forest: Winter Parking Reminders

Parking is not allowed on city streets at any time within 12 hours after a snowfall of 2" or more has occurred unless the snow has been ...