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Resident asks Oak Lawn to clarify noise rules amid new mosque developments
Summary
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.
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.
"I don't want to hear a call to prayer five times a day," Mahoney said, identifying herself as an Oaklan resident of 11 years. The clerk advised that the village does have noise ordinances and suggested Mahoney speak with the village manager for detailed information and follow-up; no trustee proposed immediate ordinance changes or a formal referral at the meeting.
Trustees and staff did not take action on Mahoney’s request during the public-comment period. The exchange was recorded for the public record and the clerk and village manager were listed as contact points for residents seeking more information about local noise rules.
