Oak Lawn, Illinois

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Village
gptkbp:area 7.5 square miles
gptkbp:civicEngagement Active community organizations.
gptkbp:climate Humid continental climate.
gptkbp:community gptkb:Oak_Lawn_Community_Center
Strong sense of community.
Access to healthcare facilities.
gptkbp:communityEngagement Active participation in local governance.
gptkbp:communityEvents Summer_Concert_Series.
gptkbp:communityFeedback Low crime rate.
gptkbp:communityPrograms Access to social services.
gptkbp:communityService Volunteer_opportunities_available.
gptkbp:coordinates 41.7102° N, 87.7583° W
gptkbp:culturalEvents Oak_Lawn's_annual_Pet_Parade
gptkbp:culturalHeritage Rich cultural heritage.
gptkbp:demographics Diverse community with a mix of ethnicities.
gptkbp:education Home to several public and private schools.
gptkbp:elevation 600 feet
gptkbp:environment Green spaces and tree-lined streets.
gptkbp:environmentalInitiatives Sustainability programs in place.
gptkbp:established Village in 1909
gptkbp:famousLandmark Oak_Lawn's_historic_train_station.
gptkbp:fireDepartment gptkb:Oak_Lawn_Fire_Department
gptkbp:foundedBy German_settlers.
gptkbp:governmentType Council-manager
gptkbp:historicalEvent Incorporated as a village in 1909.
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Home to the first hospital in the U.S. to use a helicopter for emergency transport.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Oak Lawn, Illinois
gptkbp:landUse Residential, commercial, and industrial.
gptkbp:library gptkb:Oak_Lawn_Public_Library
gptkbp:localAttraction Oak_Lawn's_95th_Street_Corridor
gptkbp:localBusiness Home to various restaurants and shops.
gptkbp:localEconomy Retail and healthcare sectors.
gptkbp:localFestival Annual events celebrating local culture.
gptkbp:localGovernment Elected officials represent the community.
gptkbp:localHistory Rich history dating back to the 19th century.
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Cook_County
gptkbp:majorHighway Interstate 294
gptkbp:mayor gptkb:Toni_Preckwinkle
gptkbp:medianHouseholdIncome $60,000
39 years
gptkbp:notablePerson gptkb:John_C._D'Amico
gptkbp:parks Oak Lawn Park District
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Chicago_metropolitan_area
gptkbp:policeDepartment gptkb:Oak_Lawn_Police_Department
gptkbp:population 56,690
gptkbp:publicAccess Emergency services available.
Art installations throughout the village.
gptkbp:publicTransport Metra_rail_service
gptkbp:recreation Multiple parks and recreational facilities.
gptkbp:schoolDistrict gptkb:Oak_Lawn-Hometown_School_District_123
gptkbp:seniorCareer Programs for senior citizens.
gptkbp:sisterCity gptkb:Kirkland,_Washington
gptkbp:socialMedia Oak Lawn Patch.
gptkbp:sportsTeam gptkb:Oak_Lawn_Raiders
gptkbp:timeZone gptkb:Central_Standard_Time
gptkbp:transportation Access to major highways and public transit.
Multiple public transport options.
gptkbp:volunteerOpportunities Numerous local organizations.
gptkbp:website www.oaklawn-il.gov
gptkbp:youth_development Ongoing development projects.
gptkbp:youth_tournaments Various leagues for children.
gptkbp:youthPrograms Various programs for children and teens.
gptkbp:zipCode 60453