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Orland Park’s Centennial Park Aquatic Center Earns Top Safety Rating

Posted on August 19, 2020August 19, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Park’s Centennial Park Aquatic Center Earns Top Safety Rating
Orland Park’s Centennial Park Aquatic Center Earns Top Safety Rating

Orland Park’s Centennial Park Aquatic Center Earns Top Safety Rating StarGuard Elite Rates Orland Park Staff 5 Stars Throughout the summer season, auditors from StarGuard Elite randomly visit the Village of Orland Park’s Centennial Park Aquatic Center (CPAC) to evaluate staff and facility operations. On Sunday, August 9, the organization awarded CPAC staff a 5-star safety…

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Political Pundit: Mayor Pekau’s strategy to lower the rising COVID-19 infections

Posted on August 16, 2020August 16, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Political Pundit: Mayor Pekau’s strategy to lower the rising COVID-19 infections
Political Pundit: Mayor Pekau’s strategy to lower the rising COVID-19 infections

Political Pundit: Mayor Pekau’s strategy to lower the rising COVID-19 infections Mayor Keith Pekau in his Village of Orland Park Youtube Channel video assault on truth, the facts and his critics, argues that the driving force behind rising COVID-19 numbers is “testing.” He says testing is inconsistent and that we should not be misled by…

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Pekau’s fake concern for Orland Park taxpayers

Posted on August 13, 2020December 27, 2020 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Pekau’s fake concern for Orland Park taxpayers
Pekau’s fake concern for Orland Park taxpayers

Opinion: Pekau’s fake concern for Orland Park taxpayers Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau says he wants to help the taxpayers but his record in office has put more burdens on taxpayers contradicting his concerns and exposing them as purely politically motivated to boost his re-election chances in the Spring By Ray Hanania Last week, Orland…

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Coronavirus cases in Orland Park increase nearly 50 percent in past month

Posted on August 1, 2020August 2, 2020 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Coronavirus cases in Orland Park increase nearly 50 percent in past month
Coronavirus cases in Orland Park increase nearly 50 percent in past month

Coronavirus cases in Orland Park increase nearly 50 percent in past month The popular Taste of Orland Park opened this weekend despite rising cases of confirmed COVID-19 cases reported for Orland Park by the Illinois Department of Public Health. The confirmed cases of Coronavirus have increased 47.4 percent in the past 30 days. Orland Park Mayor…

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Drone video of fire that seriously damaged Don’s Hot Dogs in Orland Park

Posted on July 30, 2020July 5, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Drone video of fire that seriously damaged Don’s Hot Dogs in Orland Park
Drone video of fire that seriously damaged Don’s Hot Dogs in Orland Park

Drone video of fire that seriously damaged Don’s Hot Dogs in Orland Park A fire seriously damaged the very popular fast food restaurant Don’s Hot Dogs early Wednesday Morning (July 29, 2020 at around 12: 45 AM). The Orland Fire Protection District responded quickly and fought the blaze that caused serious damage to the building….

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Popular hotdog restaurant, Don’s in Orland Park, destroyed by fire

Posted on July 29, 2020July 5, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Popular hotdog restaurant, Don’s in Orland Park, destroyed by fire
Popular hotdog restaurant, Don’s in Orland Park, destroyed by fire

Popular hot dog restaurant, Don’s in Orland Park, damaged by fire The Orland Fire Protection District responded to a 911 report of a structure fire at Don’s Hot Dogs located at 7245 W. 151st Street in Orland Park early Wednesday morning.  Upon arrival,  firefighters found heavy fire that broke through the roof. Crews began an…

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Orland Park COVID-19 cases continue steady rise

Posted on July 20, 2020July 20, 2020 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Orland Park COVID-19 cases continue steady rise
Orland Park COVID-19 cases continue steady rise

OPINION: Orland Park COVID-19 cases continue steady rise Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau asserts in a recent video that face masks are only a substitute for other measures to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, despite the fact that the village continues to show a troubling and ominous rise in infections which increased by…

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Feeling sorry for failed Mayor Keith Pekau

Posted on July 1, 2020April 28, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Feeling sorry for failed Mayor Keith Pekau
Feeling sorry for failed Mayor Keith Pekau

Opinion: Feeling sorry for failed Mayor Keith Pekau Everything you need to know about Orland Park’s extremist and controversial Mayor, Keith Pekau, who attacked me, yet again, in his political newsletter, making the false assertion of “factual inaccuracy” in my opinion columns. Of course, if anyone has a problem with facts and accuracy, it is…

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Orland Park challenge to Pritzker restrictions stumbles

Posted on July 1, 2020July 5, 2021 By Ray Hanania 5 Comments on Orland Park challenge to Pritzker restrictions stumbles
Orland Park challenge to Pritzker restrictions stumbles

Opinion: Orland Park challenge to Pritzker restrictions stumbles Orland Park is stumbling because it is poorly led by an incompetent official who puts his personal interests above the interests of the public he was elected to represent. Mayor Keith Pekau’s fight against Gov. J.B. Pritzker isn’t about protecting the taxpayers, but rather about stirring up a political base he…

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Coronavirus hits Orland Village Hall as Pekau challenges virus restrictions

Posted on June 25, 2020June 27, 2020 By Ray Hanania 3 Comments on Coronavirus hits Orland Village Hall as Pekau challenges virus restrictions
Coronavirus hits Orland Village Hall as Pekau challenges virus restrictions

OPINION: Coronavirus hits Orland Village Hall as Pekau challenges virus restrictions After championing the fight to ease coronavirus restrictions, and suing Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau is dealing with the news that an employee who works with him has been diagnosed with coronavirus. An employee in the Village Manager’s Office has been diagnosed…

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Orland Township Receives Donation from Lions Club

Posted on June 19, 2020June 19, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township Receives Donation from Lions Club
Orland Township Receives Donation from Lions Club

Orland Township Receives Donation from Lions Club Orland Township was honored to accept a substantial donation from the Orland Park Lions Club for the Food Pantry’s Grocery Distribution to assist residents experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the office of Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady. The Orland Park Lions Club donated $5,000…

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Fire damages home in Orland Park June 12

Posted on June 13, 2020June 13, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Fire damages home in Orland Park June 12
Fire damages home in Orland Park June 12

Fire damages home in Orland Park June 12 The Orland Fire District received multiple 911 calls at approximately 9 PM on Friday June 12, 2020 for a fire in the garage in the 15200 block of Woodmar Drive. Garage Fire on the 15200 block of Woodmar Drive. Video courtesy of the Orland Fire Protection District…

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For Pekau, it is always about him, even in closing Secretary of State’s Office

Posted on June 5, 2020July 12, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on For Pekau, it is always about him, even in closing Secretary of State’s Office
For Pekau, it is always about him, even in closing Secretary of State’s Office

Opinion: For Pekau, it is always about him, even in closing Secretary of State’s Office Once again, Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau puts his own political interests above the interests of the residents of Orland Park in his ultimatum that forced the closure of the Secretary of State’s Satellite Office that was located in the…

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Memorial Day online

Posted on May 22, 2020May 24, 2020 By Steve Metsch No Comments on Memorial Day online
Memorial Day online

Memorial Day online Virus forces communities to honor a new way By Steve Metsch With Memorial Day fast approaching, several communities have opted to hold scaled back ceremonies and in some cases are going virtual. The Village of Lyons, which normally marks Memorial Day with a ceremony at the eternal flame outside the pumping station…

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Gov. Pritzker authorizes restaurants to operate open air seating beginning May 29

Posted on May 20, 2020May 20, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Gov. Pritzker authorizes restaurants to operate open air seating beginning May 29
Gov. Pritzker authorizes restaurants to operate open air seating beginning May 29

Gov. Pritzker authorizes restaurants to operate open-air seating beginning May 29 Restaurants and bars will be permitted beginning May 29 to provide open-air seating to customers as long as tables are at least six feet apart. The idea has been circulating among legislators who have been working to find ways to ease the burden that…

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Look who’s “grandstanding” now in Orland Park

Posted on May 19, 2020July 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Look who’s “grandstanding” now in Orland Park
Look who’s “grandstanding” now in Orland Park

Opinion: Look who’s “grandstanding” now in Orland Park Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau is a nasty bully who can’t take any criticism but has one quality: he can turn friends into enemies faster than any politician I have met in 45 years. Monday (May 18, 2020), Pekau threatened to take Pritzker to court after bashing…

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Coronavirus testing site opens in Orland Park

Posted on May 16, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Coronavirus testing site opens in Orland Park
Coronavirus testing site opens in Orland Park

Coronavirus testing site opens in Orland Park UChicago Medicine opens third drive-up testing clinic for COVID-19. Orland Park testing launches; Appointment-only services available to the public The University of Chicago Medicine is expanded its curbside COVID-19 testing to its Orland Park outpatient location, adding a third drive-up clinic for the Chicagoland community. The health system’s Orland…

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Orland home fire on Beacon Tuesday, May 12th

Posted on May 16, 2020May 16, 2020 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Orland home fire on Beacon Tuesday, May 12th
Orland home fire on Beacon Tuesday, May 12th

Orland home fire on Beacon Tuesday, May 12th The Orland Fire District responded to the 143 block of Beacon in the Old Orland Historic District for a reported structure fire on Tuesday, May 12. Upon arrival, Battalion 6 found a two-story wood frame building with smoke coming from the rear of the structure. The alarm…

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