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Located approximately 30 miles south of downtown Chicago, Park Forest (population 21,975) is part of both Cook and Will Counties. It is bordered by Chicago Heights, Matteson, Olympia Fields, Richton Park and University Park. Interstate Highway 57 is less than three miles to the west and the Calumet Expressway eight miles to the east, provide access to all of the major highways in the Chicago area. Both Midway and O’Hare airports are less than an hour away. Park Forest residents have easy access to three Metra commuter rail line stations. During rush hour, this trip can take as little as 50 minutes. Named one of Chicagoland's top 100 workplaces in 2011, The Village of Park Forest employs a professional staff of nearly 150 people who enjoy the work they do and the community they serve.

Tinley Park is a dynamic community of nearly 60,000 residents just southwest of Chicago. With great schools, superior Village services, an outstanding park district and Chamber of Commerce, Tinley Park is a remarkable place to live, work, visit, and experience!

Official news and information from the City of Oak Forest in Illinois. This is a limited public forum. Just 30 minutes south of downtown Chicago and nestled among picturesque forest preserves, Oak Forest offers a convenient and comfortable lifestyle where everything is close to home – recreation, work, transportation, friends and shopping. Oak Forest has a range of attractive residential amenities: 20 stunning parks, convenient shopping, good schools, and easy access for commuters and those looking to enjoy 24/7 access to Chicago. It is an inviting family-oriented community, rich with lifelong residents and small-town charm. It's not uncommon for those who were raised here to return "home" to start their own families in one of the Chicago market's most affordable and diverse neighborhoods. Oak Forest provides a strong environment for residential, commercial and industrial development too. The city continually strives to enhance its economic vitality and superior quality of life by ensuring top-notch development and redevelopment, protecting its natural resources, supporting its business community, and maintaining attractive neighborhoods. Whether it's access to regional amenities, downtown Chicago or simply friends next door, Oak Forest families and residents can say they are always "close to home."