Category: Orland Park

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…

Blogger, Commentary, Government, Opinion, Orland Park, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Orland Park Rotary offering scholarships to graduating seniors

February 22, 2023February 22, 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

EXCLUSIVE: Pekau has already decided to move ahead and eliminate the Village Manager form of government

February 20, 2023February 20, 2023 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

EXCLUSIVE: Pekau has already decided to move ahead and eliminate the Village Manager form of government Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau may not wait to find out if the voters agree with him to vote out the Village Managerial Form of Government in the April 4 , 2023 election referendum. He’s already introduced the ordinance…

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Why so much emphasis in Illinois on protecting criminals?

February 16, 2023April 27, 2025 Ray Hanania 5 Comments

Why so much emphasis in Illinois on protecting criminals? Protecting criminals seems to be the priority of politicians in Cook County and in Illinois, and Springfield. And, why is Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau such a whining little baby. Pekau has spent his entire term in office personally attacking everyone and anyone, including me, and…

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District 230 students receive journalism awards

February 3, 2023February 3, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

District 230 students receive journalism awards Consolidated High School District 230 newspaper students from Sandburg, Stagg and Andrew High Schools amassed several individual awards in five separate categories at the recent Southwest Suburban Conference High School Newspaper Conference hosted at Stagg High School. Eight students placed in five individual contests, with two 1st place ribbons,…

Cook County, Features, News, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland

Sheriff and District 230 honor students for public service hours

February 3, 2023February 3, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Sheriff and District 230 honor students for public service hours Officials in the Chicagoland Southwest Suburbs on Friday February 3, 2023 offered their congratulations to 90 Consolidated High School District 230 students at Sandburg, Stagg and Andrew High schools. Each student provided a minimum of 100 hours of voluntary, unpaid community service for a total…

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Orland Township Democratic Organization to honor Former Secretary of State Jesse White on Feb. 23

February 2, 2023February 8, 2023 News Editor No Comments

Orland Township Democratic Organization to honor Former Secretary of State Jesse White on Feb. 23
Tickets and Ads available for the February 23rd event at Papa Joe’s Restaurant in Orland Park by visiting the Orland Township Democratic Organization website.

Cook County, elections, Events, News, Orland Park, Orland Township, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

How to have a great Middle Eastern meal in Orland Park area

January 31, 2023December 19, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

How to have a great Middle Eastern meal in Orland Park area This a “How To” for Americans interested in experiencing the exotic and exciting flavors of Middle East and Arab foods. A lot of Americans ask me all the time how to enjoy a great Arab and Middle Eastern meal and I am happy…