Early Voting Location Moves to Orland Park Civic Center for Upcoming Election Cycle

The Village of Orland Park is pleased to announce that for the next early voting cycle, early voting will relocate from the Orland Township Building to the Orland Park Civic Center, located at 14750 S. Ravinia Ave.

This change reflects the Village’s continued commitment to improving voter access, comfort, and efficiency while ensuring a smooth and secure early voting experience for residents.

“We are proud to partner with Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon to bring early voting to the Orland Park Civic Center,” said Mayor Jim Dodge.

“This collaboration ensures our residents have a convenient, accessible, and comfortable place to cast their ballots.”

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The Village of Orland Park hosted Lunch with Mayor Dodge on Tuesday, February 10, featuring guests Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon and Village of Orland Park Clerk Mary Ryan Norwell. The event sought to inform residents of the new location for early voting, cultivate discussion and answer resident questions. The full event can be watched on the Village of Orland Park’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKWx8hQkwE0.

“The Civic Center allows us to better serve voters in a way that is accessible, efficient, and welcoming,” said Orland Park Village Clerk Mary Ryan Norwell. “This move is about removing barriers to participation and making early voting as easy and comfortable as possible for our residents.”

The Civic Center offers several advantages that make it well suited to serve as an early voting location. Its central location and ample parking provide ease of access, while the fully accessible interior ensures voters of all ages and abilities can participate comfortably.

“One of the most important improvements is the ability to keep voters indoors,” Norwell said. “By moving early voting to the Civic Center, we can significantly reduce outdoor lines and minimize the impact of weather, which has been a concern during past early voting periods.”

Unlike the previous setup at the Orland Township Building, the Civic Center offers a larger, more flexible interior space that allows election officials to better manage voter flow. The layout supports clearer wayfinding, efficient check-in, and appropriately spaced voting stations, helping to reduce wait times while maintaining voter privacy and security.

“The additional space gives election workers the room they need to operate efficiently and ensures voters can move through the process comfortably and confidently,” Norwell said. “It ultimately creates a better experience for everyone involved.”

Village officials worked closely with election administrators to ensure the transition maintains the integrity and accessibility of early voting while delivering meaningful improvements for the community. The move is intended to support higher turnout, accommodate peak voting periods, and enhance overall operations.

“Early voting plays a vital role in our democratic process,” Norwell said. “By hosting it at the Civic Center, we are reinforcing our commitment to civic engagement and making sure residents have a positive and accessible place to cast their ballots.”

Additional details regarding early voting dates, hours, and parking information will be shared as the next election cycle approaches. Residents are encouraged to stay informed by visiting orlandpark.org/elections or cookcountyclerkil.gov

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