Village of Park Forest, Illinois
John A. Ostenburg is a seasoned Communications and Policy Advisor with over 40 years of experience in government, media, education, and labor relations. Currently serving as Communications & Policy Advisor since July 2010, John specializes in labor-management, government relations, and education policy development. Additionally, John has been the Mayor of Park Forest, Illinois, since April 1999. Prior roles include Chief of Staff at the Chicago Teachers Union from February 1995 to June 2010 and State Representative in the Illinois General Assembly from January 1993 to January 1995. John A. Ostenburg holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and Classical Studies from Loyola University and has completed graduate coursework in Journalism at Northern Illinois University.
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Village of Park Forest, Illinois
Located approximately 30 miles south of downtown Chicago, Park Forest (population 21,975) is part of both Cook and Will Counties. It is bordered by Chicago Heights, Matteson, Olympia Fields, Richton Park and University Park. Interstate Highway 57 is less than three miles to the west and the Calumet Expressway eight miles to the east, provide access to all of the major highways in the Chicago area. Both Midway and O’Hare airports are less than an hour away. Park Forest residents have easy access to three Metra commuter rail line stations. During rush hour, this trip can take as little as 50 minutes. Named one of Chicagoland's top 100 workplaces in 2011, The Village of Park Forest employs a professional staff of nearly 150 people who enjoy the work they do and the community they serve.