Shredding, Electronic Recycling Event Hosted By Orland Township

Orland Township will be hosting a recycling event for residents to dispose of personal documents and unwanted electronics.

Teens Stage 'Die-In' Demonstration In Orland For BLM Movement

A group of teens protesting police brutality gathered in Orland to stage a "die-in" event and promote the Black Lives Matter movement

Hastings unveils coal-to-solar plan at Energy Summit in Canton

Proposal would transform the renewable resource landscape in Illinois

'Orland Residents Are Getting Royally Ripped Off': Mayor Pekau

In a board of trustees meeting, Mayor Pekau said the village is not getting as much money as it should be getting from the state.

Pekau Downplays Coronavirus Case Increase, Blames More Testing

Mayor Pekau discusses the number of COVID-19 cases and addresses concerns residents have in a YouTube video

Orland Trustees Spar Over Concerts, Events

A motion to cancel remaining 2020 events and use funding for 2021 events failed.

More Than $800K In State Funds Allocated To Orland Park

The state has allocated more than $800,000 in funds for projects and improvements around Orland Park.

Electronics Recycling Services Reopens In Orland Park

Orland Park residents can dispose of their electronics, as the Orland Township Highway Department has reopened it electronics recycling.

New Orland Park Driver Services Will Soon Open

A new Driver Services facility in Orland Park will be soon open, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced Friday.

2 Red-Light Cameras Stay In Orland; Another One Planned To Go Up

Orland Park officials are asking a red-light camera provider to install at least one more camera before next summer as contract is renewed.

Hastings touts vote by mail expansion

Election Day 2020 named a holiday under this legislation

4th Of July Celebration Is On In Orland Park, Resolution Declares

Elected officials in Orland Park have voted to move forward with a live Fourth of July celebration amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Village Board Backs Police Department With Resolution

Trustees on the Orland Park Village Board declared June 2020 "Police Recognition Month."

'Getting High Was OK': Mayor Slams Pritzker's Reopening Plan

Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau says Illinois should move to the next phase of the reopening plan come Friday.

Protest Planned At 143rd And La Grange In Orland Park

A flyer promoting the gathering indicates it is "a call to bring immediate change to police departments."

Strong Opinions Shared On Orland's Plan To Begin Legal Action

Several opinions on the village of Orland Park's plan to seek legal action have been shared.

Orland Park Votes To Seek Legal Options Over Reopening

Trustees in Orland Park have voted to seek legal options against the state of Illinois if businesses aren't allowed to reopen by June 1.

Orland Park To Vote On Suing State If Reopening Not Allowed

A resolution set to be passed Monday night could allow attorneys to seek a lawsuit against Illinois as activist groups plan to protest.

'State Has Failed Us': Orland Mayor Calls For Reopening Economy

The latest video on the coronavirus outbreak from Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau includes several graphs that point to the need to reopen.

Coronavirus Creating Significant Financial Losses In Orland Park

The village finance director says the loss of sales tax revenue could hit Orland Park more than other communities its size.

Reopening Plan In Orland Park Includes 4 Phases

The village of Orland Park has outlined a reopening plan that features several phases.

GOP Women Reps Call on Governor to Convene Legislature

Pritzker Shouldn't Continue Excluding General Assembly During COVID-19 Crisis

Hastings unveils plan to expand sick leave for airline employees

Legislation would allow flight attendants to use sick leave to assist family members

'Zero' Chance Pioneers Play At Vacant Andrew Site: Pekau

"Dangerous, reckless." Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau says the property owner would sit on the land before turning it into a park.

143rd Street Widening Project May Need Jurisdictional Transfer

Village officials in Orland Park have expressed willingness to accept a jurisdictional transfer from IDOT for Will-Cook Road to Wolf Road.

Vacant Andrew Land Should Be Used For Pioneers Football: O'Grady

Orland Township Supervisor Paul O'Grady is backing a plan to move the Pioneers organization to the land north of 153rd Street.

Election 2020 In Orland Park: We Want To Hear From Voters

The primary is just a month away, and the presidential election is coming up fast. Patch wants to know what issues are on voters’ minds.

Schussler Park Improvements Coming In 2021: Mayor

A resident of the Maycliff subdivision in Orland Park wants to make sure residents are involved in the Schussler Park planning process.

Hastings: Property tax relief available for school districts

Grants would serve schools in Matteson, Olympia Fields & Richton Park

Hastings reacts to Gov. Pritzker’s State of the State address

Investment, ethics reform, and education will be a primary focus during the legislative session

Hastings congratulates newly elected Senate President Harmon

Lawmakers will return to Springfield on Jan. 28 for the beginning of the spring legislative session

We Don’t Like Nazis — That’s Why We Keep Writing About Art Jones

Self-avowed neo-Nazi and Republican congressional candidate Art Jones hectors a youth peace forum in Orland Park.

Self-Avowed Nazi GOP Candidate Plans 'Anti-White Hate' Vigil

Reputed Nazi and GOP congressional candidate Art Jones plans to display "white America under attack" signs at Orland youth activism event.

Orland Park OKs Budget With No Levy Increase

The typical Orland Park homeowner will pay about $450 in property taxes to the village, according to Trustee Dan Calandriello.

Man Arrested For Burglarizing Cars At Orland Park Store: Cops

Ronald Bemis is charged with two counts of burglary to a motor vehicle.

Admitted Nazi Arthur Jones Running For Congress Again

Self-avowed Nazi and Holocaust denier Arthur Jones is making another bid for Congress.

Homeless Shelter Can Stay Open After Smoke Alarms Are Installed

Village of Orland Park and Hope Covenant Church in discussions to address safety concerns before preliminary injunction hearing.

Church Shelter Open Tuesday As Village Seeks To Shut It Down

"If the village cannot provide adequate resources ... I suggest they stop attempting to shut down" those trying to do so, the pastor said.

Hastings votes to lower out of pocket insulin costs

Legislation would cap out-of-pocket insulin expenses at $100 for a 30-day supply

Recreational Pot Shops Banned In Orland Park

Orland Park trustees voted to ban recreational marijuana dispensaries in the village.