Orland D135 Board Candidate Linda Peckham Dodge: Election '23

Patch is providing candidate profiles for the April 4, 2023 election. Linda Peckham Dodge is running for Orland D135 Board of Education.

Orland District 135 Board Candidate Patti Thanos: Election '23

Patch is providing candidate profiles for the April 4, 2023 election. Patti Thanos is running for Board of Education for Orland D135.

Tracy M. Sullivan, Moraine Valley Community College Board of Trustees

Tracy M. Sullivan is one of 10 candidates running for two open seats on the Moraine Valley Community College Board of Trustees.

Orland D135 Board Candidate Francis 'Frank' Lattyak: Election '23

Patch is providing candidate profiles for the April 4, 2023 election. Francis Lattyak is running for Orland District 135 Board of Education.

Orland Fire District Trustee Candidate Matt Rafferty: Election '23

Patch is providing candidate profiles for the April 4, 2023 election. Matt Rafferty is running for trustee of the Orland Fire District.

Orland D135 Board Candidate Alan Kastengren: Election '23

Patch is providing candidate profiles for the April 4, 2023 election. Alan Kastengren is running for Orland District 135 Board of Education.

Orland Fire District Trustee Candidate William Bonnar Jr: Election '23

Patch is providing candidate profiles for the April 4, 2023 election. William Bonnar Jr. is running for Orland Fire District trustee.

Orland Fire District Trustee Candidate Michael Gabriele: Election '23

Patch is providing candidate profiles for the April 4, 2023 election. Michael Gabriele is running for trustee of the Orland Fire District.

Orland Fire Protection District "Save Rate" rises to 71 percent

Orland Fire Chief Mike Schofield says citizens "have a better chance of surviving a heart attack if that heart attack happens in Orland"

Palos Park Deputy Fire Chief Running For Orland Fire District Board

Orland Park resident Michael Gabriele is running for a spot on the Orland Fire Protection District Board.

Fire Dist to commemorate 25 year since passing of William Bonnar Sr

Orland Fire Protection District commemoration for William Bonnar Senior, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, 8:30 AM at Admin Bldg 9790 W. 151st St

First Responders Announce Slate For Orland Fire District Board

Two have announced their candidacies for the Orland Fire Protection District Board of Trustees in the April 4, 2023 election.

Orland Township Democrats to honor former Secretary of State White

Tickets, Ads available for the Feb. 23rd event at Papa Joe’s Restaurant in Orland Park by visiting the Orland Township Dems website

Power Move? Orland Mayor Wants To Overturn Longtime Government Model

Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau and trustees last week approved asking voters to move away from its current government format.

2 Incumbents, 1 Newcomer File For 3 Seats On District 230 Board

The deadline has passed for candidates to file for spots on local school boards. Three Orland Park residents have filed for the D230 board.

Filing For Suburban Cook School Board Seats Starts Monday

South suburban school board candidates can file Monday, Dec. 12, at the Orland Park Civic Center and other locations through Dec. 19.

Orland Fire District meeting helps Seniors cope with winter

OFPD relaunches its Coffee & Conversation meetings with seniors and residents Nov. 16 focusing on tips to stay safe during the Winter

Orland Park Election Guide 2022: Polls Open Tuesday

Not sure of your polling place? Find out where to go and when for the Nov. 8 election.

Illinois's 6th Congressional District: Keith Pekau

Republican Keith Pekau will face off against Democratic incumbent Sean Casten for the U.S. House seat in the Nov. 8 election.

Orland Park Voters Guide: 2022 General Election

Early voting is under way. Here's everything you need to know about the Nov. 8 election.

Hastings presents $610,000 grant to enhance 911 Orland Fire response

A state grant will reduce 911 response time in 51 Fire Departments and Districts coordinated by the Orland Fire Protection District

Orland Fire officials offer condolences on passing of Atty James Roche

Orland Fire Protection District officials expressed condolences on the passing this week of attorney James Roche

Orland Fire Dist calls Safe-T Act threat to Police & 1st Responders

The Orland Fire Protection District will consider a resolution at its meeting Sept. 27 urging General Assembly to repeal Safe-T Act

Orland Park Mayor, Village Trustees Decry SAFE-T Act

Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau spoke up in strong opposition of the legislation at a Sept. 6 Village Board meeting.

'Drag Queen Bingo' For Kids Inappropriate Use Of Library Funds: Pekau

GOP congressional candidate Keith Pekau believes "85 to 90 percent" of ILo6 voters find Downers Grove Library drag queen event "bothersome."

Pekau Under Scrutiny For Award From Controversial Group: Report

Pekau accepted an award by "Awake Illinois" in March. The group is known for controversial viewpoints on sex education, among other things.

Orland Fire Dist Will Maintain All Services Despite County Tax Delays

OFPD will not face financial hardships or cut services as Cook County struggles to overcome its inability to collect taxes for governments

Orland Park Trustee Hurt In Crash That Killed Parents On Mend: Report

Joni Radaszewski, who was critically injured in a crash that took her parents' lives, will be absent as she recovers, according to mayor.

Morrison Faces Calandriello In 17th District Cook County Board Race

Democrat Dan Calandriello will face GOP incumbent Sean Morrison for the 17th District Cook County Board of Commissioners race in November.

Orland Fire District to honor former Fire Chief Robert M. Buhs

Buhs ushered the district from a handful of firefighters in the 1980s into one of the country's most honored, recognized fire organizations

Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau Wins Republican Primary For IL-06: NBC

NBC projected Pekau to win the spot Tuesday night. Pekau will run against projected Democrat winner Sean Casten.

Illinois 6th Congressional Republican Primary: 6 Candidates Compete

The Republican race features Gary Grasso, Keith Pekau, Niki Conforti, Catherine O'Shea, Scott Kaspar and Robert Cruz.

Scott Richard Kasper: Illinois Sixth Congressional District Candidate

Scott Richard Kaspar is seeking the Republican nomination in the Illinois 6th Congressional District.

Orland Fire Commissioner Asks Board Why He Will Not Be Reappointed

According to Glenn Kraemer, one of three fire commissioners, board members will not tell him why he won't be reappointed for another term.

Former Deputy Chief Eric Rossi Voted As New Orland Park Police Chief

Rossi has been with the department for almost 20 years, officials said, and will take over for former Chief Joseph Mitchell.

Orland Park Trustee Says Kaspar Unfit For Police Board, Pekau Abstains

Trustees will vote whether to kick Scott Kaspar off of 2 appointed boards after they say the candidate made "anti-cop" comments.

Olympian Kendall Coyne Schofield Honored In Orland Park

The Orland Park native and 3-time Olympian was honored at a board meeting where March 21st was designated as Kendall Coyne Schofield Day.

Orland Park Board OKs No Confidence Vote On Kim Foxx

The board called on the Cook County State's Attorney to resign and passed a resolution attributing rising crime rates to Foxx.

Former Orland Park Village Trustee Running For Cook County Board

Dan Calandriello announces run for the 17th District seat on the Cook County Board in the June 28 Democratic Primary.

Orland Park Police Partner With ATF To Process Federal Evidence

According to officials, technicians will be allowed to process evidence for feds outside of their regular hours for time and a half pay.