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Secretary of State Drivers Facility Moving to New Orland Park Location
Temporary Drivers Facility to Open September 29 in Orland Park, Permanent Location Coming Soon, in a major victory for the leadership of Orland Park Mayor Jim Dodge, and especially for senior citizen residents of the Orland Park region. The new facility will be located at CTF Illinois, 18230 Orland Parkway in Orland Park.
The Village of Orland Park is pleased to announce that a temporary Secretary of State facility will open on Monday, September 29th. The new facility will be located at CTF Illinois, 18230 Orland Parkway in Orland Park.
Following the decision by the recently elected majority of the Orland Township Board to abruptly cancel the Drivers Facility lease agreement, the Secretary of State’s Office had to scramble to quickly find a temporary location to ensure uninterrupted access to essential services for residents.
Knowing how important the driver’s facility is to seniors and other vulnerable groups, CTF Illinois immediately contacted the Secretary of State and offered them office space.
CTF Illinois is a not-for-profit organization that creates pathways toward independence, a higher quality of life, and economic prosperity for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Plans are also underway for a new, permanent Drivers Facility, reflecting the collaborative efforts and commitment to keeping services accessible and convenient for residents nearby. The new temporary and eventual permanent facilities will provide a full range of services, including driver’s license renewals, driving tests, and vehicle registration.
Had a temporary location not been found, residents would have had to travel to facilities in Midlothian, Joliet or Burbank, but the new location will keep the Drivers Facility in the area with the temporary location in Orland Park and the eventual permanent facility.
This plan not only preserves convenience but also protects the local economy, as the former township location served more than 60,000 people each year. Keeping the Drivers Facility in Orland Park ensures these visitors return to local businesses, including restaurants, gas stations, and retail shops, supporting the local economy and helping sustain jobs.
“We know how important it is for our residents to have essential services close to home,” said Mayor Jim Dodge. “When it became clear the Orland Township site would be closing, we worked quickly with our partners to make sure the Drivers Facility stayed right here in our Village. I want to thank Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, CTF Illinois, Supervisor Paul O’Grady, and Senator Michael Hastings for their teamwork in ensuring residents continue to have reliable, local access to these vital services.”
The Village of Orland Park extends its appreciation to all parties involved in quickly making this transition possible and will share additional details regarding the permanent Drivers Facility location as they become available.
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