Tag: Keith Pekau

Opinion: Easing restrictions in coronavirus wake is irresponsible

May 14, 2020May 14, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Opinion: Easing restrictions in coronavirus wake is irresponsible Some political leaders, especially those on the extreme far right, are calling for coronavirus restrictions to be lifted, even though the number of infections continues to increase. These officials are being irresponsible. With them on the far right extreme, and Gov. J.B. Pritzker on the far left…

Blogger, Chicago, Commentary, Cook County, coronavirus, Government, Health, Illinois Legislature, Opinion, Orland Park, Politics, rayhanania

Former Orland Park village manager La Margo files lawsuit against Pekau, personally and officially

April 17, 2020July 12, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Former Orland Park village manager La Margo files lawsuit against Pekau, personally and officially Former Orland Park Village Manager Joe La Margo accused Mayor Keith Pekau of violating a separation agreement he signed with the village following his forced resignation in May 2019. La Margo was forced to resign after initiating an investigation into allegations…

breaking news, Government, News, Orland Park, Politics, rayhanania, Suburban Chicagoland

Orland Park Provides Updates and Resources for Residents and Businesses Amid COVID-19 Crisis

April 10, 2020April 10, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Park Provides Updates and Resources for Residents and Businesses Amid COVID-19 Crisis Many forms of messaging have been provided by the Village of Orland Park aimed at both the residential and business communities. From daily social media updates with information including resources such as providing much needed masks to Orland Park’s medical offices, to…

Cook County, coronavirus, Government, Health, Orland Park, Releases

Opinion: Mayor Keith Pekau’s “Watergate” problem

April 9, 2020April 20, 2020 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Opinion: Mayor Keith Pekau’s “Watergate” problem Did the Pekau administration on Thursday edit the audio files of Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau bullying Trustee Dan Calandriello in order to prevent taxpayers from hearing his vicious and personal attacks against another elected official? Pekau was angry because I published an opinion column that quoted his remarks…

Blogger, Business, Commentary, Cook County, coronavirus, elections, Government, Opinion, Orland Park, Podcast, Politics, rayhanania, restaurants, Suburban Chicagoland

Pekau continues his vicious personal attacks against Trustee Calandriello

April 8, 2020April 9, 2020 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Opinion: Pekau continues his vicious personal attacks against Trustee Calandriello Village President Keith Pekau continued his personal attacks Wednesday against Trustee Dan Calandriello who attempted to introduce board action to discuss possible short-term support for local businesses in Orland Park. Those businesses are suffering because of the difficulties caused by the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. By…

Blogger, Business, Commentary, Government, Opinion, Orland Park, Politics, restaurants

Safety for a church but not for shoppers at the mall

December 29, 2019December 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Safety for a church but not for shoppers at the mall Former Cook County Commissioner Liz Gorman has called on the Village of Orland Park to take a careful look at the issue of safety at the Orland Square Mall. But Mayor Pekau’s administration doesn’t think that’s important, even after making a mountain out of…

Blogger, Commentary, Crime, General Topics, Government, Opinion, Orland Park, Police, Politics

Pekau clamps down on democracy, plays victim card again

November 24, 2019November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Pekau clamps down on democracy, plays victim card again Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau is accusing others of personal and vicious attacks, but the truth is Pekau doesn’t shy away from name-calling, attacking others personally when it benefits his political agenda. His latest effort to stifle Democracy in the village by eliminating critical voices is a…

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

How Pekau is trying to hide his many failings

November 19, 2019March 24, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

How Pekau is trying to hide his many failings Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau use fear-mongering to shut down a homeless shelter to help families in need that is being hosted at a local church. It’s a sad state of affairs when a public official is more concerned about his rightwing political allies than with…

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

Difference between O’Grady and Pekau is night and day

November 13, 2019November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Difference between O’Grady and Pekau is night and day Opinion: A battle over whether or not Orland Park can close a once-a-week homeless shelter at a local church has pitted Orland Park’s Mayor Keith Pekau against Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady. Pekau is trying to prevent Hope Covenant Church from hosting the weekly homeless shelter…

Blogger, Commentary, elections, Government, Opinion, Orland Park, Politics, rayhanania

O’Grady slams Pekau over homeless shelter

November 11, 2019December 3, 2019 Ray Hanania 2 Comments

O’Grady slams Pekau over homeless shelter By Ray Hanania Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady criticized Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau Monday over the mayor’s refusal to permit Hope Covenant Church to operate a one-day each week shelter for homeless. O’Grady, who oversees Township services that assist families and individuals in need as well as senior…

Government, Health, News, rayhanania, Suburban Chicagoland

Pekau thinks its all about him

April 8, 2019November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania 2 Comments

Pekau thinks its all about him Now that the Orland Park election for trustee is over, Mayor Keith Pekau could start working to make Orland Park better with the three qualified trustees he helped to get elected, Cindy Katsenes, William Healy and Michael Milani. Instead, he just can’t seem to get past the fact that…

Blogger, Commentary, elections, Government, Opinion, Orland Park, Politics, rayhanania, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes

Pekau calls out political criticism from Carroll over board issues

November 29, 2018November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Pekau calls out political criticism from Carroll over board issues Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau asserts that critics are playing politics with issues at the Village Board meetings. Trustee Michael Carroll reportedly blamed Mayor Pekau for a poorly orchestrated anonymous robe-call that criticized the board for reversing its 2009 vote to ban gaming and approving up…

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

Jim Dodge announces for Orland Park Mayor

November 25, 2018November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Jim Dodge announces for Orland Park Mayor Can a perennial Republican candidate for public office like Jim Dodge win the office of Orland Park Mayor? His past elections outside of Orland Park suggest not, but his Republican base in Orland Park tells a different story. But that depends on what Republican Mayor Keith Pekau does. Pekau defeated…

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

Orland Park Mayor endorses Morrison, Dodge, Harold & Rauner in Nov. 6 election

October 18, 2018March 30, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Park Mayor endorses Morrison, Dodge, Harold & Rauner in Nov. 6 election Keith Pekau, the mayor of Orland Park, one of the largest suburban communities in Cook County, released his endorsements for the upcoming Nov. 6, 2018 statewide and local elections. Pekau, who unseated a popular former Mayor Dan McLaughlin nearly two years ago,…

Briefs, elections, Government, News, Orland Park, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes

Orland Park trustee proposes restaurant tax

September 10, 2018November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Park trustee proposes restaurant tax Orland Park’s village board majority is preparing to increase taxes on its residents, both a property tax hike and a massive tax on local restaurants that the village officials defend by asserting that “it won’t just impact Orland Park residents. It will impact everyone.” That’s what they said when…

Blogger, Commentary, Government, Opinion, Orland Park, rayhanania, Taxes

Orland Mayor Pekau honors Old Navy manager at grand opening

May 25, 2018May 25, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Mayor Pekau honors Old Navy manager at grand opening The Old Navy Orland Park Place store re-opened on Friday May 25, 2018 with great fanfare following a near month-long closure due to a devastating fire. Orland Park Mayor was there to cut the ribbonThe Old Navy Orland Park store re-opened on Friday May 25,…

Business, News, Orland Park, Photos, Suburban Chicagoland

Pekau sworn in as new mayor of Orland Park

May 16, 2017September 28, 2018 Steve Neuhaus No Comments

Pekau sworn in as new mayor of Orland Park Photo array by photographer Steve Neuhaus Keith Pekau was sworn in as Orland Park’s new mayor at ceremonies held at the Orland Park Village Hall on Monday night, May 15, 2017. Pekau won a decisive election over 24-year incumbent Mayor Dan McLaughlin, who was criticized for…

Arrogance of the Orland Park Village Board

April 20, 2017November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania 3 Comments

Arrogance of the Orland Park Village Board The Orland Park Village Board is apparently pretending that village voters really didn’t mean to support “change” in the last election, voting to oust 24-year incumbent Dan McLaughlin and replacing him with a little known, well-intentioned challenger, Keith Pekau. The board has named Joe LaMargo, the former head…

Editors Pick, elections, Opinion, Orland Park, Politics, rayhanania, Suburban Chicagoland