Oak Lawn Appoints New Trustee Amid Housing Deal

Oak Lawn just tapped Benjamin Warren, a decorated veteran and union carpenter, to fill the first district trustee seat after Timothy Desmond’s resignation. Warren’s military and construction background make him a strong fit for the village’s ambitious housing project — a plan to demolish blighted properties and build new homes, with Desmond’s company getting up to 40% of profits and buyers enjoying a decade of tax breaks. The mayor hopes Warren can prove himself in the April 2027 election to keep the seat. Meanwhile, the village board is simplifying its schedule, now meeting every second and fourth Tuesday at 7:30 PM to boost attendance. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/da20c7e3d0078a55