Oak Forest
The City of Oak Forest is located approximately 24 miles southwest of downtown Chicago in Suburban Cook County, Illinois. The City gets its name from the original oak forests that were in the area, some of which remain today within Cook County forest preserves located on the periphery of the community. The City’s history dates back to the 1800s. Oak Forest is ideally located with excellent access to the regional transportation system, as its southern boundary intersects Interstate 57 (I-57). The Metra station located at 159th Street and Cicero provides commuters with easy access to downtown Chicago.
Residents also benefit from access to high-quality municipal facilities, schools, institutions, and services. Other amenities include an abundance of forest preserve land with trails and bikeways on the periphery of the City and a large number of community parks and other public facilities. The 2020 Census highlighted a population of 27,478 with approximately 450 businesses. The City of Oak Forest is committed to encouraging and expanding economic development in the form of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts, sales tax revenue sharing, and our façade assistance grant program. Whether its access to regional amenities, downtown Chicago or simply friends next door, Oak Forest residents and families can justifiably boast the things they love best are “close to home.”
Contact:
Ed Cage
ecage@oak-forest.org
708-444-4807
