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The Village of Oak Lawn is ideally located in southwestern Cook County, fifteen miles from Chicago's loop. It is a stable, family-oriented, middle-class suburb where many residents were born and raised and have chosen to establish and raise their own families. The Village's choice location has several bases:
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Located in one of the strongest and most dynamic metropolitan economies in the country.
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Fifteen miles from downtown Chicago.
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Close to major expressways and Interstate Highways and networked with major thoroughfares
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Commuter and freight lines within the Village
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Three miles to Midway Airport and 35 minutes to O'Hare Airport.
The Village developed from a modest farming community in 1842 to the thriving community of of approximately 57,000 residents that it is today. In April, 1967 a tornado struck Oak Lawn which killed 31 people and caused millions of dollars in damage. The spirit of the community was never more evident than it was in how the community reacted to the tragedy. Strangers went out of their way to help each other and together they repaired the damage and used it as an opportunity to modernize their environment. That same community spirit exists today.
THE LATEST HAPPENINGS IN OAK LAWN
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vices For Veterans To Be Held
Johnson Phelps VFW 5220 will hold its annual Memorial Day Service at 11 a.m. Monday, May 28th in front of the Veterans Memorial on Dumke Drive behind the Oak Lawn Library on the Village Green. The public is invited to attend in the tribute to veterans and deceased family members. Anyone attending the ceremony who served in the armed forces is encouraged to wear something designating their branch service.
Welcome Veolia Environmental Services
The Waste Services Contract with the former provider expired and Veolia was the lowest Bidder by $3.00 per month. This new provider will bring more revenue to Oak Lawn in increased proceeds from our recyclables. For just 80 cents per week (40 cents for seniors), we will be improving our environment and providing revenue to programs that keep Oak Lawn safe and beautiful without additional taxes.
For more information on the Waste Collection Services and
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
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mo
king Ban Ordinance
The Village of Oak Lawn has instituted a new Smoking Ban Ordinance.
To view the ordinance click on the link below
Smoking Ban Ordinance
Illinois State Toll Highway Authority
Do you need a quick link to the most up-to-date information about highway projects that may affect you? This link will provide general information regarding the Tollway as well as details on each project that makes up the 10-year, $5.3 billion Congestion Relief Plan.
Village of Oak Lawn Code Book Online
The Village is pleased to announced that our Code Book is now online. You may search, print and review the codes from the convenience of your personal computer by clicking the link below.
Code Book
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arbon Monoxide Alarm Required after January 1, 2007
Effective January 1, 2007 every dwelling unit will be required to have at least one approved carbon monoxide alarm in an operating condition within 15 feet of every room used for sleeping purposes. For more information please click on the link below.
Act 094-0741
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