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Village of Orland Park Launches Inaugural Citizens Academy

Posted on August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Village of Orland Park Launches Inaugural Citizens Academy
Village of Orland Park Launches Inaugural Citizens Academy

Village of Orland Park Launches Inaugural Citizens Academy Seven-Week Program Offers Insight into Village Operations The Village of Orland Park is pleased to announce the launch of the inaugural Orland Park Citizens Academy, a new initiative designed to provide residents and local business owners with a comprehensive, behind-the-scenes look at how their local government operates….

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Orland Park Mayor Dodge explores options to save Secretary of State services

Posted on July 25, 2025July 25, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Park Mayor Dodge explores options to save Secretary of State services
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Orland Park Mayor Dodge explores options to save Secretary of State services Village of Orland Park Addresses Orland Township’s Decision to Remove DMV Facility. Village issues letter on status of critical Secretary of States services Dear Orland Park Residents, Thank you for sharing your concerns about the recent cancelation of the lease for the DMV…

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Exclusive interview with Orland Mayor Jim Dodge says former mayor left huge debt

Posted on July 12, 2025July 12, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Exclusive interview with Orland Mayor Jim Dodge says former mayor left huge debt
Exclusive interview with Orland Mayor Jim Dodge says former mayor left huge debt

Exclusive interview with Orland Mayor Jim Dodge says former mayor left huge debt Newly elected Orland Park Mayor Jim Dodge detailed the problems that former Mayor Keith Pekau left to the taxpayers of the village he controlled for the past six years including an impending financial debt of $200 million. You can read the entire…

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Village of Orland Park to Host Annual Veterans Golf Classic

Posted on July 2, 2025July 2, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Village of Orland Park to Host Annual Veterans Golf Classic
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Village of Orland Park to Host Annual Veterans Golf Classic Event to be held August 26 at Silver Lake Country Club, 9:30 a.m. shotgun start Registration is now open for the 2025 Veterans Golf Classic, hosted by the Village of Orland Park. Scheduled for Tuesday, August 26, at Silver Lake Country Club located at 14700…

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Orland Fire participates in Village Touch a Truck event June 12

Posted on June 9, 2025June 12, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Fire participates in Village Touch a Truck event June 12
Orland Fire participates in Village Touch a Truck event June 12

Orland Fire participates in Village Touch a Truck event June 12 The Orland Fire Protection District will participate with the Village of Orland Park for their “Food Trucks & Touch a Truck” night to be held on Thursday, July 12, 2025. Children and families will be able to enjoy food at the event and also…

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Orland Park Village Board Appoints George Koczwara as Village Manager

Posted on May 12, 2025May 12, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Park Village Board Appoints George Koczwara as Village Manager
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Orland Park Village Board Appoints George Koczwara as Village Manager Mayor Pro Tem announced, Downtown Orland Park development reviewed The Village of Orland Park is pleased to announce the appointment of George Koczwara as Orland Park Village Manager, following a special meeting held on May 12, 2025. Koczwara, who previously served as Orland Park’s Village…

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Pekau Allies Removed from Electoral Board by Cook County Judge

Posted on December 7, 2024December 13, 2024 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Pekau Allies Removed from Electoral Board by Cook County Judge
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Pekau Allies Removed from Electoral Board by Cook County Judge Two of the most vicious and controversial members of the Orland Park Village Board, Cindy Katsenes and Bill Healy, were ordered removed by a Cook County Judge from serving on the Village Election Board named by Mayor Keith Pekau to oversee a faulty challenge to…

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Illinois Attorney General slams Orland Park for withholding critical information on unfiled annual audits

Posted on December 4, 2024April 27, 2025 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Illinois Attorney General slams Orland Park for withholding critical information on unfiled annual audits
Illinois Attorney General slams Orland Park for withholding critical information on unfiled annual audits

Illinois Attorney General slams Orland Park for withholding critical information on unfiled annual audits By Ray Hanania In another major setback for Keith Pekau, the besieged MAYOR of Orland Park in suburban Chicagoland, the Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul ordered the village to release the correspondence between the village and its auditors. The issue surfaced…

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