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Postponing the general chapter because of the COVID-19 was disappointing, but it allowed time for deeper reflection and preparation.

New Oak Lawn Mayor Terry Vorderer said the continuing redevelopment of Oak Lawn's housing and business community will remain important under his leadership.

UpdatedMon, Feb 22, 2021 at 9:32 pm CT Replies(15) Tom Karones says he will run as a write-in candidate in the April 2021 consolidated election after his nominating petitions were rejected because they did not have enough signatures. (Provided) OAK LAWN, IL — The nominating petitions filed by a candidate on the last day of filing for Oak Lawns mayoral race have been rejected because the candidate did not have enough valid signatures. Long-time Oak Lawn resident Tom Karones, 91, squeaked in u...

Vorderer and Karones both filed petitions to run before the Dec. 21 deadline, said Village Clerk Jane Quinlan. but she said Karones did not have enough signatures “by any means” to qualify.

UpdatedWed, Dec 16, 2020 at 9:23 pm CT Replies(16) The Oak Lawn First Party (top, left to right) Tr. Alex Olejniczak (Dist. 2), Terry Vorderer, candidate for mayor; (bottom, left to right) Tr. Tom Phelan (Dist. 6), Claire Henning, village clerk candidate and Jamie Pembroke, Dist. 4 trustee candidate. (Courtesy of Oak Lawn First) OAK LAWN, IL — Oak Lawn First Party candidates are hoping for a drama-free election in April 2021, which could be the first uncontested village board races since the ...