This is Oak Lawn...
Oak Lawn is a community with a distinctive “hometown” atmosphere, a place where people really get to know their neighbors. However, a visitor could easily forget that this beautiful, peaceful suburban village is only minutes away from Chicago, the third largest city in the nation. Village fathers past and present have exhibited an unusually mature responsibility for developing a fine quality of life.
Oak Lawn has gone through numerous periods of growth, strongly influenced by its proximity to a large city, the convenience of a fine highway network and the excellent commuting facilities of a mass transit system.
A responsible President-Village Manager form of government plans for the future economic, cultural and human needs of the more than 56,000 residents. It continues to develop services which have been recognized as leadership programs by the state and nation. A well-designed water system provides adequate water for Oak Lawn residents and several neighboring communities. A water improvement program keeps pace with increasing demands.
Oak Lawn loves its parades and celebrations. Large crowds turn out for the annual Fall on the Green Festival, the high school’s homecoming parade and the Fourth of July Parade.
The well-kept residential streets demonstrate the pride people take in their neighborhoods. Superb healthcare and fine public and private schools are located in Oak Lawn, as are churches of all denominations. Cultural and recreational pursuits are available, everything from browsing in the full-service public library to ice skating at the park district ice arena.
Shopping is very convenient in the community. A variety of goods and the friendly, personal attention of local retailers attract shoppers from throughout the Chicagoland area.
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