Resident asks Oak Lawn to clarify noise rules amid new mosque developments

Mar 24, 2026

During public comment a resident asked whether the village has ordinances to restrict amplified calls to prayer at new mosque sites, prompting officials to point her to the village manager for follow-up; no policy change or formal directive was made.

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At the Village of Oak Lawn’s March 10 meeting, resident Irene Mahoney told trustees she is concerned about noise pollution from new mosque developments and asked whether the village has ordinances to limit loudspeaker use for calls to prayer.

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