Love Oak Forest? Share Your Stories By Becoming A Patch Mayor

OAK FOREST, IL — Do you sometimes feel no one is drawing enough attention to Oak Forest? Wish there was a place to sing the praises of people and events that make the city a special place to live? If you love Oak Forest, become a Patch Mayor and the voice of the city.

As a Patch Mayor for Oak Forest, you'll be able to:

• spread the word to your neighbors and fellow residents about about charity events, local celebrations, civic issues, big games, that great new store or restaurant in town, people worth knowing — and more — through your articles
• guide local conversations as the host of Oak Forest Patch, whether it's a lost pet or the latest issue in front of the city council
• reach your neighbors and fellow residents through daily newsletters and Facebook
• earn the recognition of the Oak Forest Patch community

The ideal candidate is a civic-minded, sociable resident who's plugged into what people in town are saying and doing, who likes to write, is active on social media and who wants to share the stories of his or her neighborhood or town and guide community conversation. A Patch Mayor is a trusted contributor who's curious about the people, places, events and news that make a place unique.

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If you've ever wanted to write a blog about your neighborhood or town, this could be your opportunity to do so — with the full support of our editorial team, a state-of-the-art publishing platform, and access to thousands of newsletter subscribers and Facebook fans.

Interested? Fill out our application form and a Patch editor will be in touch with more information. (If you cannot view the form on this page, click here.)

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