Category: Orland Park

Orland Park Rotary offering scholarships to graduating seniors

March 13, 2023March 13, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Park Rotary offering scholarships to graduating seniors The Rotary Club of Orland Park is offering scholarships to graduating seniors of area high schools, including students attending parochial schools, who reside within the Orland Park Rotary Club boundaries. The application is open and requires students to complete an online application, upload two reference letters and…

Education, News, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland

This St. Patrick’s Day, Plan Before You Party!

March 6, 2023March 6, 2023 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

This St. Patrick’s Day, Plan Before You Party! Remember: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in America date back to the country’s founding. All too often, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations turn deadly due to impaired driving. However you celebrate, make to stay safe this St. Patrick’s Day by remembering one important…

Entertainment, Government, News, Orland Park, Police, Suburban Chicagoland

Orland Fire Protection District “Save Rate” rises to 71 percent

March 1, 2023March 1, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Fire Protection District “Save Rate” rises to 71 percent Fire Chief Schofield emphasizes during lifesaving ceremony that citizens “have a better chance of surviving a heart attack if that heart attack happens in Orland” OFPD, Orland Park — Citizens who experience a heart attack have a significantly increased chance to survive a heart attack…

Features, Government, Health, News, Orland Fire Protection District, Orland Park, Police, Suburban Chicagoland

Orland Park’s Annual Curbside Spring Clean-Up Week of April 10

March 1, 2023March 1, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Park’s Annual Curbside Spring Clean-Up Week of April 10 Spring is almost here and with it comes the Village of Orland Park’s yearly Curbside Spring Clean-Up. This year’s collection will again be offered on residents’ regular garbage pick-up days during the week of April 10-14, 2023. Orland Park’s Curbside Spring Clean-Up is held in…

Environment, Government, News, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland

Pekau silences accountability to expand his political power

February 27, 2023February 27, 2023 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Pekau silences accountability to expand his political power By Ray Hanania Mayor Keith Pekau has launched a campaign to silence his critics and expand his power by reducing accountability in Orland Park, the largest municipality between Chicago and Joliet. His most recent effort to expand power is to remove Orland Park from the “confines” of…

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Jesse White honored by Orland Township Democrats at successful fundraiser

February 24, 2023February 24, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Jesse White honored by Orland Township Democrats at successful fundraiser By Ray Hanania A gathering of the Orland Township Democratic Organization (OTDO) on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, honored the 24-year service of former Secretary of State Jesse White. White expressed his gratitude for the support he has received including from the more than 150 people who attended…

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America should stand with Ukraine and set aside internal politics

February 24, 2023February 24, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

America should stand with Ukraine and set aside internal politics By Ray Hanania The terrorist regime in Tehran, Iran is providing weapons to support Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Iran is the same nation that supports terrorist militias that have targeted American soldiers who are fighting to eradicate the ISIS terrorists in Iraq and Syria. And,…

Blogger, Commentary, Opinion, Orland Park, Politics, Ukraine

Former Orland Park Asst Village Manager analyzes misguided referendum to eliminate Managerial form of government

February 23, 2023April 27, 2025 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Former Orland Park Asst Village Manager analyzes misguided referendum to eliminate Managerial form of government Video of former Orland Park assistant village manager discusses the referendum to eliminate the village managerial form of government proposed by controversial Mayor Keith Pekau. In a political move, Pekau introduced an ordinance to replace the managerial form of government…