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Court Denies former Mayor Keith Pekau’s Motion to Dismiss lawsuit

Posted on July 18, 2026July 18, 2026 By News Editor No Comments on Court Denies former Mayor Keith Pekau’s Motion to Dismiss lawsuit
Court Denies former Mayor Keith Pekau’s Motion to Dismiss lawsuit

Court Denies former Mayor Keith Pekau’s Motion to Dismiss lawsuit Former Mayor Must Answer Village’s Complaint, Village of Orland Park says countering misleading information released by disgraced for mayor Keith Pekau Orland Park, IL (July 16, 2026) – The Village of Orland Park announced that on July 6, 2026, the Cook County Circuit Court denied…

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Village of Orland Park to Host Summer of Free Concerts at Centennial Park West

Posted on June 17, 2026June 17, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Village of Orland Park to Host Summer of Free Concerts at Centennial Park West
Village of Orland Park to Host Summer of Free Concerts at Centennial Park West

Village of Orland Park to Host Summer of Free Concerts at Centennial Park West The Village of Orland Park invites residents and visitors to enjoy a summer filled with free live music at Centennial Park West (15609 Park Station Blvd). Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and enjoy the entertainment at one of the…

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Status of Temporary Restraining Order Against Former Mayor Keith Pekau

Posted on January 21, 2026January 21, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Status of Temporary Restraining Order Against Former Mayor Keith Pekau
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Status of Temporary Restraining Order Against Former Mayor Keith Pekau Status of Temporary Restraining Order Against Former Mayor Keith Pekau for Releasing Confidential Village Information On January 20, 2026, Cook County Circuit Court Judge Caroline Kate Moreland denied former Mayor Keith Pekau’s motion to dissolve the existing Temporary Restraining Order (TRO), allowing the Village’s lawsuit…

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Status of Temporary Restraining Order Against Former Mayor Keith Pekau for Releasing Confidential Village Information

Posted on December 17, 2025December 17, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Status of Temporary Restraining Order Against Former Mayor Keith Pekau for Releasing Confidential Village Information
Status of Temporary Restraining Order Against Former Mayor Keith Pekau for Releasing Confidential Village Information

Status of Temporary Restraining Order Against Former Mayor Keith Pekau for Releasing Confidential Village Information On December 12, 2025, Cook County Circuit Court Judge Caroline Kate Moreland denied former Mayor Keith Pekau’s motion to dismiss, allowing the Village’s lawsuit to proceed. The court determined that the Village’s allegations regarding the improper retention and use of…

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Orland Park Statement on Settlement of William Sanchez vs. Village of Orland Park, et al., Lawsuit

Posted on December 5, 2025December 5, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Park Statement on Settlement of William Sanchez vs. Village of Orland Park, et al., Lawsuit
Orland Park Statement on Settlement of William Sanchez vs. Village of Orland Park, et al., Lawsuit

Orland Park Statement on Settlement of William Sanchez vs. Village of Orland Park, et al., Lawsuit Status of Temporary Restraining Order Against Former Mayor Keith Pekau for Releasing Confidential Village Information William Sanchez vs. Village of Orland Park, et al. The Village of Orland Park has reached a settlement agreement with William Sanchez to fully…

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Village of Orland Park Announces New Utility Billing System

Posted on November 30, 2025November 30, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Village of Orland Park Announces New Utility Billing System
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Village of Orland Park Announces New Utility Billing System The Village of Orland Park is introducing a new utility billing system designed to enhance the customer experience and improve day-to-day operations. The new system will provide customers with more flexibility in managing their utility account and streamline the overall payment process. As part of this…

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Village of Orland Park Celebrates Thanksgiving Week

Posted on November 5, 2025November 5, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Village of Orland Park Celebrates Thanksgiving Week
Village of Orland Park Celebrates Thanksgiving Week

Village of Orland Park Celebrates Thanksgiving Week The Village of Orland Park is celebrating Thanksgiving with a week full of turkey-themed activities, including the Kids’ Turkey Trot and Diaper Dash, Turkey Shoot Free-Throw Contest and the 37th Annual Turkey Trot. “Thanksgiving week in Orland Park is all about community, family, and tradition,” said Mayor Jim…

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Village of Orland Park Receives Clean Audit Opinion for Fiscal Year 2024

Posted on August 19, 2025August 19, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Village of Orland Park Receives Clean Audit Opinion for Fiscal Year 2024
Village of Orland Park Receives Clean Audit Opinion for Fiscal Year 2024

Village of Orland Park Receives Clean Audit Opinion for Fiscal Year 2024 Audit Completed on Time for First Time in Three Years By Ray Hanania After former Mayor Keith Pekau attempted to politicize the Village of Orland Park’s financial spending and his growing debt by intentionally withholding the filing of financial audits in 2022 and…

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