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Nasty robocalls only hurt Orland Park

Posted on February 17, 2019November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Nasty robocalls only hurt Orland Park
Nasty robocalls only hurt Orland Park

Nasty robocalls only hurt Orland Park Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau is blaming others for a series of ugly and nasty robocalls that have been polluting the contested elections for Trustee in the Village of Orland Park. Instead of raising issues, illegal the robocalls are raising concerns about who should be running the village and…

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Orland residents call for Mehalek and Fenton to step down

Posted on February 7, 2019November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Orland residents call for Mehalek and Fenton to step down
Orland residents call for Mehalek and Fenton to step down

Orland residents call for Mehalek and Fenton to step down Voters call foul after a decision by Orland Park Village Clerk John Mehalek and Trustee Kathy Fenton is thrown out by a Cook County Circuit Court Judge. Mehalek and Fenton ruled that a slate of candidates for Orland Park trustee could not appear on the ballot…

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Orland Mayor endorses trustee slate led by Cindy Katsenes

Posted on January 6, 2019November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Orland Mayor endorses trustee slate led by Cindy Katsenes
Orland Mayor endorses trustee slate led by Cindy Katsenes

Orland Mayor endorses trustee slate led by Cindy Katsenes Pettiness by the Orland Park Village board against Mayor Keith Pekau will have a huge impact on the outcome of the April 2 Trustee elections where two slates will face off. Pekau has endorsed a slate led by Cindy Katsenes while the board trustees are backing…

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Carole Ruzich leads new slate in Orland Village elections

Posted on December 11, 2018December 11, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Carole Ruzich leads new slate in Orland Village elections
Carole Ruzich leads new slate in Orland Village elections

Carole Ruzich leads new slate in Orland Village elections Veteran Orland Park Village Trustee Carole Griffin Ruzich will lead an independent slate of candidates including Kelly O’Brien and Devin Hodge for three seats in the Orland Park village elections in April 2019. Over 1500 petition signatures for Orland Park Trustee, exceeding the 645 required to…

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