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Oak Lawn is a distinctive community nestled in the heart of Cook County. When looking for a village in which to live or work, Oak lawn offers a one-of-a-kind living environment. In addition to the excellent schools, diversity in housing and easy-to reach location, Oak Lawn offers its residents many advantages including, strong Park District programs, excellent youth-oriented athletic and leisure programs, the Children’s Museum of Oak Lawn and a highly rated Fire and Police department. Although Chicago is only a 15-mile drive north of Oak Lawn, our residents know they can enjoy exceptional dining, shopping and entertainment right here in our community.

We invite you to explore this website and discover the outstanding opportunities our community offers residents, local business owners and visitors.

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2012 Meetings Schedule
2011 Street Resurfacing
$10 Million for Oak Lawn
Beautify Oak Lawn
CC Report
Chicago Tribune Community Profile
ComEd Trees & Powerlines
Community Alerts
Disbursement Resolution
Election Information
Electronic Waste Disposal
Emergency Temperature Centers
FAQ's
Flooding/Sewer Backups Info
From the Village Manager
Government Performance Project
Life is a Bikeway!
Newsletters
Oak Lawn Debt Position as Reported by National Bond Rating Corporations
Oak Lawn Village Response to the Chicago Tribune Editorial
Ruse Burglary Home Repair Fraud
State of the Village Address
Status Report on Village Efforts to Secure Quiet Zone for 8 Crossings
Tax Assistance
Village Efforts for Flooding
Village LED street lights
Village of Oak Lawn "Green Team"
Watershed Plan for Calumet-Sag River