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Resident says dealership lights are shining into Corcoran backyards; mayor will contact Oak Lawn officials

City Council of the City of Hometown · January 27, 2026
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Summary

During public comment, Phil Mottl urged the council to address bright lights from a nearby car dealership that he said intrude on backyards; Mayor Frank Finnegan said he has contacted Oak Lawn officials and will speak with the dealership.

Phil Mottl, a resident at 9054 S. Corcoran, told the council that "the lights from the car dealership [are] shining into the backyards of the residents on Corcoran." He asked the city to address the lighting and to notify neighbors ahead of utility work by Nicor.

Mayor Frank Finnegan said he had already reached out to Oak Lawn officials and would follow up with the dealership directly. The mayor said he spoke with Tom Phelan and will speak to Terry Vorderer, the Mayor of Oak Lawn, to ask them to address the lighting. The council did not take a formal vote; the matter was recorded for follow-up during routine administration and intergovernmental contact.