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FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT:
WWW.LIVINGOAKFOREST.COM
OR CONTACT:
CHRISSY MAHER / CITY OF OAK FOREST AT (708) 687-4050, EXT. 1043 (TEL) OR
CMAHER @ OAK-FOREST.ORG (EMAIL)
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Oak Forest is within a 30-minute drive time of the Chicago Southland’s most
attractive destinations, and just 20 miles from the heart of Chicago’s Loop and its
world class amenities.
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Oak Forest’s great housing values provide homeowners with more discretionary
income than residents in many nearby, higher priced suburbs.
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Oak Forest has a range of attractive residential options close to parks, shopping and
the City’s quality schools.
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Oak Forest Metra patrons save hours each week compared to commuters from more
distant communities. The convenient Rock Island line ends at LaSalle Street Station
in the heart of Chicago’s Loop, where there are 170,000 jobs and numerous highereducation resources within one-half mile of the station.
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635,000 jobs are located within a 30-minute drive time of Oak Forest. Commutes
are facilitated by the easy access residents have to I–57 and I–80, and the region’s
Interstate highway system. Residents and businesses also enjoy easy access to Chicago
Midway International Airport located just twelve miles directly north of the City.
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Oak Forest is cradled in 640 acres of forest preserves that feature 20 miles of trails
and other family friendly recreational amenities. In addition, the Oak Forest Park
District offers families and residents a wide range of facilities and programs to
support an active, healthy lifestyle.
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The Chicago Southland has a rich golf tradition and includes facilities such as
George W. Dunne National right next door to Oak Forest, recognized by Golf Digest
as one of the country’s top public courses. Golf is just one of the many high quality
recreational activities that are close to home for Oak Forest residents.
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For more information, please contact:
Chrissy Maher / City of Oak Forest at (708) 687-4050, ext. 1043 (tel) or
[email protected] (email)
In addition, the links below will connect you to a range of local resources.
For Residents
For Business
Educational Institutions
Grade School District 142: http://www.d142.org/
Grade School District 145: http://www.arbor145.org/
Grade School District 146: http://www.district146.org/
Grade School District 144: Fieldcrest School - http://phsd144.net/site/default.aspx?PageID=1
St. Damian Catholic School: http://www.stdamianschool.org/
Bremen High School District: http://bhsd228.schoolwires.net/site/default.aspx?PageID=1
Consolidated High School District 230: Carl Sandburg: http://d230.org/
South Suburban College: http://www.ssc.edu/
Moraine Valley Community College: http://www.morainevalley.edu/
City of Oak Forest Economic Development: http://www.oak-forest.org/202/Economic-Development
Healthcare Facilities
Oak Forest Health Center: http://www.cookcountyhhs.org/locations/oak-forest-health-center/
Advocate South Suburban Hospital: http://www.advocatehealth.com/ssub/
Public Institutions
Oak Forest Park District: https://sites.google.com/site/oakforestparkdistrict/
Acorn Public Library: http://www.acornlibrary.org/
Faith Based Institutions
Hope Christian Reformed Church: http://www.hope-crc.org/
Grace Fellowship: http://www.gfcoakforest.org/
Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church: http://www.peaceevlutheran.com/
Redeemer Lutheran Church: http://redeemerchurchoakforest.org/
Valley Kingdom Ministries: http://www.vkmi.org/
Lutheran Church of the Resurrection: http://www.resurrection-oakforest.org/
New Life Community Church: http://www.newlifechicago.mobi/OakForest/default.aspx
St. Damian Church: http://www.stdamianchurch.org/
Festivals
Oak Fest: http://www.oakfest.com/
Oak Forest Fleadh: http://www.oak-forest.org/282/Oak-Forest-Fleadh
Irish Fest: http://chicagogaelicpark.org/
Oak Forest-Crestwood Area Chamber of Commerce: www.oc-chamber.org
Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce: http://www.chicagosouthlandchamber.com/
Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau: http://www.visitchicagosouthland.com/
Local Realtor Contact Information
Kimberly Malecky
http://www.coldwellbankeronline.com/?IsBranded=1&AgentID=3448
Martello Realty Group
http://www.martellorealtygroup.com/
Future Property Services
http://www.futureps.com/
Associated Property Counselors, Ltd.
http://www.apclimited.com/
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