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Orland Fire Board salutes outgoing members Brudnak and Schirmacher

Posted on April 23, 2025April 23, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Fire Board salutes outgoing members Brudnak and Schirmacher
Orland Fire Board salutes outgoing members Brudnak and Schirmacher

Orland Fire Board salutes outgoing members Brudnak and Schirmacher Orland Park, IL – The Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) honored the service of two outgoing Board Trustees on Tuesday, (April 22, 2025) President John Brudnak and Treasurer Jayne Schirmacher. The OFPD will administer the Oath of Office at ceremonies to be held in early May to an incumbent…

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Independent candidates launch social media and website for Orland Fire race

Posted on March 8, 2025March 8, 2025 By Press ReleaseChicago No Comments on Independent candidates launch social media and website for Orland Fire race
Independent candidates launch social media and website for Orland Fire race

Independent candidates launch social media and website for Orland Fire race The independent candidates seeking re-election and election to the Orland Fire Protection District Board of Trustees in the April 1, 2025 General election have launched their website and Facebook page to inform voters about their experience, platform and news. The candidates are Donald “DJ”…

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Independent Candidates for Orland Fire Protection District announce their slate

Posted on March 5, 2025March 8, 2025 By News Editor No Comments on Independent Candidates for Orland Fire Protection District announce their slate
Independent Candidates for Orland Fire Protection District announce their slate

Independent Candidates for Orland Fire Protection District announce their slate Three seats are up for election on April 1 for the Orland Fire Protection District’s Board of Trustees and three slates of candidates are competing for those seats. The independent slate, Fiscal Voices for Fire Safety, includes two Orland Fire Protection District officials, incumbent Trustee…

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Court restores candidate Michael Maloney and the Tinley Together Slate on April 1 election ballot

Posted on January 4, 2025January 4, 2025 By Press ReleaseChicago No Comments on Court restores candidate Michael Maloney and the Tinley Together Slate on April 1 election ballot
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Court restores candidate Michael Maloney and the Tinley Together Slate on April 1 election ballot Candidate Michael Patrick Maloney and his slate of candidates, the “Tinley Together Slate,” were restored to the April 1, 2025, Tinley Park Village election ballot after a judge Friday ruled that efforts to remove them had violated the law. Maloney placed…

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Taxpayer advocate Mohammed Jaber files for Orland Park Village Trustee in 2025 elections

Posted on November 18, 2024December 13, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Taxpayer advocate Mohammed Jaber files for Orland Park Village Trustee in 2025 elections
Taxpayer advocate Mohammed Jaber files for Orland Park Village Trustee in 2025 elections

Taxpayer advocate Mohammed Jaber files for Orland Park Village Trustee in 2025 elections Orland Park, IL — Education leader Mohammed Jaber Friday announced he is running for Orland Park Village Trustee to break the “rubber stamp” that has driven increased village fees and property taxes and to restore the publics participation in local government that…

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Candidate for Orland Park Mayor Jim Dodge and slate file 4,236 petition signatures for April election

Posted on November 18, 2024December 13, 2024 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Candidate for Orland Park Mayor Jim Dodge and slate file 4,236 petition signatures for April election
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Candidate for Orland Park Mayor Jim Dodge and slate file 4,236 petition signatures for April election ORLAND PARK, IL – Mayoral candidate Jim Dodge and his slate filed 4,236 petition signatures today to nominate their new Orland Park for All Party for the April 1, 2025, municipal elections. This total significantly exceeds the required minimum…

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