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Oak Lawn, Illinois

Located in Cook County, Illinois, Oak Lawn was established in 1882. The 1967 Oak Lawn tornado outbreak killed 33 people. One of the largest villages in the Chicago metro.
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Founded 1882 | Population 59,000 | Peak 59,000 (2024) | County Cook County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Oak Lawn, Illinois

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1885 Railroad Era: Railroad connections spurred growth and commerce in Oak Lawn.
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1909 Incorporated: Oak Lawn was officially incorporated as a city.
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1967 Tornado: F4 tornado kills 33.
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2010 Modern Era: Oak Lawn continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1885 Transport
Railroad Era
1909 Government
Incorporated
1967 Disaster
Tornado
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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The 1967 Oak Lawn tornado outbreak killed 33 people.
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SW Chicago suburb.
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One of the largest villages in the Chicago metro.
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Oak Lawn is located in Cook County, Illinois.
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Oak Lawn was founded in 1882.

Famous People from Oak Lawn, Illinois

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Dan Donegan
Record Producer, Musician · Born Aug 1, 1968 · Age 57
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Matt Lauria
Actor, Musician · Born Aug 16, 1982 · Age 43

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