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Orland Park mayor defends school district 230 chief who scolded colleague for raising TIF concerns

Posted on October 1, 2024April 27, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Park mayor defends school district 230 chief who scolded colleague for raising TIF concerns
Orland Park mayor defends school district 230 chief who scolded colleague for raising TIF concerns

Orland Park mayor defends school district 230 chief who scolded colleague for raising TIF concerns Mayor Keith Pekau used his eNewsletter to defend School District 230 President Lynn Zeder who attacked a school colleague for raising concerns about the impact Pekau’s 3 new TIFs will have on schools and property taxes By Ray Hanania Mayor…

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High School District 230’s President Lynn Zeder should resign from the board

Posted on September 27, 2024April 27, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on High School District 230’s President Lynn Zeder should resign from the board
High School District 230’s President Lynn Zeder should resign from the board

High School District 230’s President Lynn Zeder should resign from the board Opinion: District 230 President Lynn Zeder was aware of plans involving three TIF districts that will siphon hundreds of millions in property taxes from the district’s three high schools, but she has been publicly silent about it. Instead of addressing these TIFs, which…

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Unincorporated Orland homeowners blast mayor’s annexation move

Posted on August 25, 2024April 27, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Unincorporated Orland homeowners blast mayor’s annexation move
Unincorporated Orland homeowners blast mayor’s annexation move

Unincorporated Orland homeowners blast mayor’s annexation move Residents of Unincorporated Orland Township blast Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau for trying to grab their land and violate their rights. Residents say Mayor Pekau failed to properly notify them of his plans that began quietly in 2022 and continued to 2023 before residents could address the board…

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Pekau campaign signs violate village ordinances

Posted on March 13, 2023March 13, 2023 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Pekau campaign signs violate village ordinances
Pekau campaign signs violate village ordinances

Pekau campaign signs violate village ordinances Pekau and his endorsed candidates want you to believe that they care about the people of Orland Park. But clearly, they don’t care about the Orland Park Village Ordinances, which are evident when you look at the illegal placement of most of their signs. The “Pekau over People” slate…

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Sean Morrison’s judgement questioned in defending sexual predator

Posted on May 26, 2022May 29, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Sean Morrison’s judgement questioned in defending sexual predator
Sean Morrison’s judgement questioned in defending sexual predator

Sean Morrison’s judgement questioned in defending sexual predator Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison sent a letter to a judge defending his top company employee who was accused of sexually harassing a 14 year old girl while that girl was at Morrison’s home during a pool party. After Morrison defended Anthony Martin, his senior vice president…

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The Political Pundit Comic Strip: Anyone who criticizes me hates the police

Posted on May 3, 2022May 4, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on The Political Pundit Comic Strip: Anyone who criticizes me hates the police
The Political Pundit Comic Strip: Anyone who criticizes me hates the police

The Political Pundit Comic Strip: Anyone who criticizes me hates the police Ray Hanania’s The Political Pundit Comic Strip for May 3, 2022, satire and opinion on politics across America and Around the world, lampooning political hypocrisy. Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau attacks anyone who challenges his assertions and if they question his statements on…

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Coronavirus COVID-19 infections continue to surge in Orland Park: Opinion

Posted on January 2, 2021January 2, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Coronavirus COVID-19 infections continue to surge in Orland Park: Opinion
Coronavirus COVID-19 infections continue to surge in Orland Park: Opinion

Coronavirus COVID-19 infections continue to surge in Orland Park: Opinion The coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic continues to increase, not dissipate in Orland Park in part because of the failure of the Mayor to serve as a role model for strong anti-infection practices including the wearing of face masks. Pekau has opposed efforts to require the wearing…

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Orland Park Village Trustee Daniel Calandriello Will Not Seek Another Term

Posted on December 11, 2020December 11, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Park Village Trustee Daniel Calandriello Will Not Seek Another Term
Orland Park Village Trustee Daniel Calandriello Will Not Seek Another Term

Orland Park Village Trustee Daniel Calandriello Will Not Seek Another Term Trustee Thanks Supporters and Provides Thoughts about Village’s Future After more than 7 years of public service on the Orland Park Village Board of Trustees, Dan Calandriello announced today that he will not run for re-election.  In a message to supporters, Calandriello stated, “…after…

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