Seasonal & Holidays

Thanksgiving 2017: What's Open, What's Closed In Oak Lawn

From village hall to local schools, a look at holiday closings, plus what's open on Thanksgiving.

OAK LAWN, IL -- It's almost time to sit down with the family and feast on turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie. While some people — including employees at some retail stores — will be working on the holiday, many area businesses and offices will be closed, giving workers a day off.

Here's list of what's open and what's closed in Oak Lawn:

Village of Oak Lawn: Offices are closed Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23 and Friday, Nov. 24. Garbage pick-up will be delayed one day.
U.S. Post office - Closed
Federal Offices: Closed
State of Illinois Government Offices: Closed for Thanksgiving, Nov. 23 and Friday, Nov. 24.
Cook County Government Offices: Closed
Cook County Circuit Courts: Closed for Thanksgiving, Nov. 23 and Friday, Nov. 24

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Oak Lawn Park District: Facilities closed except for Oak Lawn Pavilion from 7 a.m. to noon, Thanksgiving, Nov. 23.
Oak Lawn Senior Center: Closed
Oak Lawn Public Library: Closed
Oak Lawn Public Elementary and High Schools: Closed

Orland Square Mall: 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thanksgiving, Nov. 23.

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Chicago Ridge Mall: 6 p.m. to midnight, Thanksgiving, Nov. 23
Parochial Elementary and High Schools: Closed
Binny's Beverage Mart (Evergreen Park): Open, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Walgreens Stores: Open
Gas Stations: Open
Grocery Stores: See which grocery stores are open Thanksgiving Day in Oak Lawn.
Retailers: National retailers that are expected to open on Thanksgiving include Best Buy, Kohl's, Macy's, Sears, Target and Walmart. Target says it will close at midnight on Thanksgiving, then reopen at 6 a.m. Black Friday morning. Dozens of other retailers are taking a stance against opening on Thanksgiving. Call ahead to make sure.

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