Politics & Government

City Strategic Planning Meeting Series Launches Tonight

Members of the community are invited to voice concerns and pitch ideas for Oak Forest's future.

Efforts by the City of Oak Forest to seek community involvement in its Strategic Planning Initiative are now shifting to open meetings. 

A series of community meetings begin tonight and will continue through June 12. These are the follow-up to a questionnaire distributed by Oak Forest and mailed to all businesses and households. 

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The meetings are intended to give resident a chance to talk about concerns and to propose ideas for the future of Oak Forest. 

Meetings also will be held with groups within Oak Forest. Input is sought from the business community, educational leaders and the clergy, as well as those involved in sports and recreation.

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Everyone in the community is invited:

When & Where:  

  • Tuesday, June 5 at the
  • Wednesday, June 6 at the Gorman Field House in Fieldcrest
  • Thursday, June 7 at , 17303 Central Avenue
  • Monday, June 11 at , 5800 West 151st Street
  • Tuesday, June 12 at (before the City Council Meeting)

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