Oak Forest School Closings: Who Gets A Snow Day Because Of Storm

OAK FOREST, IL — In anticipation of the biggest snowstorm of the winter, schools in and around Oak Forest already have begun announcing closings for Friday. Northern Illinois is expected to see at least a foot of snow by the time classes are scheduled to start around the area.

A winter storm warning has been issued by the National Weather Service from 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, until 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, for Will, Cook, DuPage and Lake counties. Between six to 10 inches of snow originally was expected during that time, but the forecast is calling for around 10 to 15 inches piling up.

Here's a look at the schools and districts canceling or delaying classes Friday, Feb. 9. The listing also includes other facilities, services and institutions that could potentially be affected by the severe weather. Patch will continue to update this list throughout the night and into the morning.

SCHOOL DISTRICTS

• Forest Ridge Elementary School District 142: Closed
• Arbor Park School District 145: Closed
• Community Consolidated School District 146: Closed
• Consolidated School District 230: Closed

PRIVATE AND CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

• Hope Montessori (Tinley Park): Closed
• Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. School (Tinley Park): Closed
• St. Damian School: Closed
• St. George School (Tinley Park): Closed
• Trinity Lutheran School (Tinley Park): Closed

COLLEGES AND TECH SCHOOLS

• Fox College, Vet Tech Institute (Tinley Park): Closed
• Lewis University (Tinley Park): Closed

OTHER FACILITIES

• Acorn Public Library: Closed
• Oak Forest Park District: Funtime Preschool and Just 3s class cancelled.

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