Village of Orland Park
Recent News About Village of Orland Park
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Orland Park’s Mayor Pekau: ‘I don't think anybody is not sympathetic to the Gazan civilian population’
Reflecting on a recent incident in which Council on American-Islamic Relations protestors were removed from a Orland Park Village Council meeting, Park Mayor Keith Pekau expressed disappointment at what he perceived as a premeditated disruption, underscoring its potential to exacerbate tensions within the community.
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South County municipalities refuse to discuss illegal immigrant crisis
In the southern region of Cook County, numerous municipalities have declined to comment on their policies concerning illegal immigration. This comes in response to an inquiry from South Cook News, with Country Club Hills, Evergreen Park, Justice, Harvey, Dolton, Oak Lawn, Palos Heights, Lansing, Richton Park, Alsip, Oak Forest, South Holland, Calumet City, Chicago Heights, Homewood, Burbank, Blue Island, Palos Hills, Hazel Crest, Bridgeview, Matteson, Lemont and Steger among those refusing to disclose their stance on the ongoing immigration crisis.
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Orland Park responsible for 14th-highest sales tax revenue per municipality in Illinois during 2022
Orland Park residents paid $36.7 million in sales taxes, the 14th highest total paid per municipality in 2022.
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Orland Park residents paid 16th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during October 2023
Orland Park residents paid $3.1 million in sales taxes, the 16th highest total paid per municipality in October 2023.
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Prairie State sales taxes: Orland Park residents paid 15th-largest sum in September
Orland Park residents paid $3.4 million in sales taxes, the 15th highest total paid per municipality in September.
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Orland Park responsible for 15th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during August
Orland Park residents paid $2.9 million in sales taxes, the 15th highest total paid per municipality in August.
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Gov. Pritzker's decision to block LGDF restoration sparks outcry in Illinois communities
In a move triggering criticism from local communities, Gov. J.B. Pritzker has blocked the restoration of the Local Government Distributive Fund (LGDF) to several towns, citing concerns over the state's financial capacity.
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Orland Park residents paid 16th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during July
Orland Park residents paid $3.3 million in sales taxes, the 16th highest total paid per municipality in July.
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Prairie State sales taxes: Orland Park residents paid 15th-largest sum in June
Orland Park residents paid $3.2 million in sales taxes, the 15th highest total paid per municipality in June.
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Orland Park responsible for 16th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during May
Orland Park residents paid $3 million in sales taxes, the 16th highest total paid per municipality in May.
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Orland Park responsible for 15th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during April
Orland Park residents paid $3.1 million in sales taxes, the 15th highest total paid per municipality in April.
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Orland Park residents paid 15th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during March
Orland Park residents paid $2.6 million in sales taxes, the 15th highest total paid per municipality in March.
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Prairie State sales taxes: Orland Park residents paid 16th-largest sum in February
Orland Park residents paid $2.7 million in sales taxes, the 16th highest total paid per municipality in February.
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Orland Park responsible for 13th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during January
Orland Park residents paid $3.8 million in sales taxes, the 13th highest total paid per municipality in January.
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Pekau: Casten’s solution to your problems? More politicians
In a recent tweet, Sean Casten doubled down on his call for more politicians in Washington DC.
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Katsenes: ‘A strong message of hope for all Republicans’
Orland Township Republican Committeeperson Cynthia Neslon Katsenes is advocating for the message Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis delivered to the state’s law enforcement community on President’s Day.
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Orland Park mayor on community awards for athletes: 'It takes a lot of hard work and dedication' in cheer competitions
At their Feb. 6 village board meeting, officials from Orland Park gave out three Community Pride awards to three different squads from the Orland Park Pioneers.
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Orland Park's Pekau on rezoning for truck repair business: 'Plenty of other places for them to go to'
The Orland Park Village Board denied two new zoning requests during its Feb. 6 meeting.
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Orland Park's Pekau criticizes state lawmakers for pushing through pay raises, other bills in lame-duck session
Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau is blasting lawmakers in Springfield over a number of enactments they signed off on during the lame-duck legislative session.
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Pekau: ‘It is UNACCEPTABLE to eliminate the decision-making authority of local school boards’
Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau, a GOP candidate for Congress in 2022, is opposing legislation in Springfield creating comprehensive mandatory sexual education.