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Meet The People Over Politics Party: Candidate Surveys

Backed by mayor Keith Pekau, with candidates Constantine 'Gus' Lekas, Sean Kampas, Brian Riordan and Joni Radaszewski.

People Over Politics Candidate: Constantine 'Gus' Lekas

Lekas is running for Village Clerk in Orland Park. The election is April 6.

People Over Politics Candidate: Sean Kampas

Sean Kampas is running for Village Trustee in Orland Park. The election is April 6.

People Over Politics Candidate: Brian Riordan​

Brian Riordan is running for Village Trustee in Orland Park. The election is April 6.

People Over Politics Candidate: Joni Radaszewski​

Joni Radaszewski is running for Village Trustee in Orland Park. The election is April 6.

Meet The One Orland Party: Candidate Surveys

Backed by mayoral candidate Dan McLaughlin, with candidates Amy Burrell, Derek Rinaldi, Chris Kasmer and Patrick O'Sullivan.

One Orland Party Candidate: Derek Rinaldi

Rinaldi is running for Village Trustee in Orland Park. The election is April 6.

One Orland Party Candidate: Chris Kasmer

Chris Kasmer is running for Village Trustee in Orland Park. The election is April 6.

One Orland Party Candidate: Amy Burrell

Amy Burrell is running for Village Trustee in Orland Park. The election is April 6.

One Orland Party Candidate: Patrick O'Sullivan

Patrick O'Sullivan is running for Village Clerk in Orland Park. The election is April 6.

Orland Park Library Board Candidate: Mohammed Jaber

Jaber is running for Orland Park Library Board. The election is April 6.

Orland Mayoral Candidate: Keith Pekau

Keith Pekau is seeking re-election this April as Mayor of Orland Park, against former Mayor Dan McLaughlin. The election is April 6.

Orland Mayoral Candidate: Dan McLaughlin

Dan McLaughlin is running to reclaim his former title as Mayor of Orland Park against current Mayor Keith Pekau. The election is April 6.

Orland Park Village Board Votes To Halt Investigation Decision

The board tabled a controversial motion to hire a third-party legal firm to continue investigating village purchases of single-family homes.

​In the COVID-19 pandemic, doesn’t anyone care about seniors?

Pritzker isn't close to vaccinating all seniors but wants to add more categories to the vaccination eligibility list. Who cares for Seniors

Former Orland Trustee Threatens To Sue Over Ethics Allegations

Trustee Cynthia Nelson Katsenes accused former Trustee Michael Carroll of potential conflicts of interest made in 2017. He may sue.

Orland Park Mayoral Candidates Talk Business At Town Hall

Mayor Keith Pekau and former Mayor Dan McLaughlin talked to village businesses, and answered questions on what might come next if elected.

Orland Mayoral Candidates To Speak With Businesses On Policies

Business owners and their guests will learn more about Orland Park mayoral candidates Wednesday, during a virtual town hall event.

Two face masks or one in confronting COVID-19? Hanania

The debate over COVID-19 has shifted yet again, this time to whether people should wear one face mask or two. I think it misses the point

Hastings Joins Rockford Mayor: Clean Energy Infrastructure Trip

Investing in clean energy and preserving good-paying jobs among top priorities for legislative session

Hastings calls for simplified vaccine redistribution

Process would involve implementing a comprehensive database to support county health departments

Hastings: South Suburban Vaccination Site Signals Progress

Nearly 9,000 doses to be administered per week, capacity will double as supply increases

Former Orland Mayor Denies 'Secret Deals' With Purchased Property

Dan McLaughlin speaks on accusations made by trustees, saying he hid ownership of a property reviewed by the board for a multi-use building.

Orland Park Trustees Call On Pritzker To Veto Police Reform Bill

The village board voted unanimously to call on Gov. J.B. Pritzker to veto HB 3653, which would enable a mass of criminal law reforms.

Dan McLaughlin Opposes Police Reform Bill After Mayor's Call Out

Orland Park's former mayor and mayoral candidate released a statement opposing the bill hours after Mayor Keith Pekau called out his silence

Madigan leadership is the key to protecting police

The move to unseat Michael J. Madigan as Speaker of The Illinois House could have unintended consequences that include undermining police

Orland Park Mayor: 'I Strongly Oppose The Defund Police Bill'

"Let’s be clear, the supporters of this bill believe that criminals should be protected from law abiding citizens," the mayor said.

New Candidates For Orland Township Supervisor, Trustees Announced

The Orland Residents for Responsible Government announced its candidates Monday. Scott R. Kaspar, will run for township supervisor.

Orland Park Trustee Kathleen Fenton Is Not Seeking Re-Election

After 28 years on the village's Board of Trustees, Fenton said it has been her honor to serve the people of Orland Park.

Orland Park Library Board Candidates File For April Election

With seats up for grabs this April, see who is in the running for the Orland Park Library Board.

Courage of standing up for our Police

A courageous UIUC basketball student bucks the system and stands up for Police

Media lies about "$900 Billion Stimulus" bill: Hanania

The news media and social media are lying about how much of the "$900 Billion Stimulus" bill are actually going to victims of COVID-19

Mask Mandate Fails In Orland Park, Again

The village board voted against a mask mandate in Orland that could have had residents pay up to $1,000 for violations.

State Police confirm probe of Pekau fundraiser

Illinois State Police confirmed Mayor Keith Pekau's announcement Friday an investigator checked his fundraiser at Papa Joe's for violations

McLaughlin Submits Petition, Says Why Voters Should Choose Him

Former Orland mayor Dan McLaughlin shares why he thinks voters should vote for him in April, saying he's running to "get us back on track."

Big package delivery debate under the Coronavirus shadow: Hanania

When people are not fighting about politics or wearing face masks, they're debating who to blame when packages get delivered to wrong place

People Over Politics Party Welcomes One Orland Park To Race

The party released a statement welcoming the candidates under the One Orland slate to the April 6, 2021 consolidated election.

One Orland Party Announces Its Candidates For April 2021

The party is running with three candidates for village trustee and one for village clerk. It's backing mayoral candidate Dan McLaughlin.

Dan McLaughlin Announces Run For Mayor Against Keith Pekau

After losing the seat in 2017 to newcomer Pekau, McLaughlin announced he is running for the position of mayor in the April 2021 election.