Category: Orland Park

Newman leads colleagues in urging Biden to restore National Vaccine program office

February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Newman leads colleagues in urging Biden to restore National Vaccine program office U.S. REP. NEWMAN (IL-03) LEADS 29 COLLEAGUES IN A LETTER URGING THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION TO RESTORE THE FULL FUNCTIONALITY OF THE NATIONAL VACCINE PROGRAM OFFICE (NVPO) U.S. Representative Marie Newman (IL-03) on Monday Feb. 1, 2021 joined by 29 of her colleagues, sent a…

coronavirus, Federal, Government, Health, News, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland

Orland Township Distributes Frozen, Prepared Meals to Food Pantry Clients

February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Township Distributes Frozen, Prepared Meals to Food Pantry Clients Orland Township recently distributed over 400 prepared meals to residents in need, according to the office of Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady. Through a long-standing partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository (GCFD), Orland Township held the distribution to gauge need and interest in a…

Cook County, coronavirus, Government, News, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland

Orland Township Government Keeps Its Levy Flat

February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Township Government Keeps Its Levy Flat Orland Township Government Keeps Its Levy Flat, On Property Tax Bills Arriving by this Week. Additionally, to Help Promote Public Health by Encouraging Vulnerable Citizens to Stay at Home, Multiple Property Tax Exemptions Will Automatically Renew Recognizing the continuing financial stress facing many local taxpayers, the Orland Township Board…

Cook County, Government, NewsWire, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes

Slight slowdown in COVID-19 cases in Orland Park

February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Slight slowdown in COVID-19 cases in Orland Park Coronavirus COVID-19 continues its threatening levels in Orland Park, which has become the symbol of the anti-face mask movement because of the failed leadership of the Village’s administration. These statistics reflect all of the cases in Orland Park, as opposed to the partial and incomplete statistics that…

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Pekau uses Orland Village Board to put politics over people

January 23, 2021July 13, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Pekau uses Orland Village Board to put politics over people Opinion columnist Ray Hanania examines the stark differences between Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau and former Mayor Dan McLaughlin in this analysis. Pekau cares about politics. McLaughlin cares about people. No politician is perfect but Pekau is on the furthest extreme. Pekau has turned taxpayer-funded…

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Orland Fire District recognizes needs of those with Dementia

January 23, 2021January 23, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Orland Fire District recognizes needs of those with Dementia In partnership with Aishling Companion Home Care, the OFPD introduced the District’s New Coffee & Conversation Community Outreach Program to help inform and educate residents on the many free educational meetings that impact the lives of the Orland Residents including Dementia. The Fire District, rated as…

Fire, Health, NewsWire, Orland Fire Protection District, Orland Park

McLaughlin blasts Pekau for using board meetings to promote his political campaign

January 21, 2021January 21, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

McLaughlin blasts Pekau for using board meetings to promote his political campaign Former Orland Park Mayor Dan McLaughlin accused Mayor Keith Pekau of using taxpayer-funded village board meetings and staff to unleash a series of vicious political accusations. McLaughlin said the Village board should be used to champion the rights of taxpayers not to fund…

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Orland Township places Term Limits referendum on upcoming April 6 ballot

January 19, 2021January 19, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Township places Term Limits referendum on upcoming April 6 ballot Orland Township sends Term Limits Referendum to Cook County Clerk, Positioning the Question Before Voters in the April 6 Consolidated Election. Orland Park Voters in November Showed Overwhelming Support for Term Limits Responding to a clear directive from local voters, Orland Township filed a term…