Orland Park Officials Discuss Future Of Boley Farm

The board voted to approve a $543,000 plan to stabilize the ground barn, silo, milk house and granary buildings on the site.

Boley Farm Demolition On The Table: Orland Village Board

Trustees mulled options, including a $1.3 million project to restore the property.

Unemployment Rate Steady In Orland Park Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Cook County hasn't had a month-to-month change.

Village Of Orland Park: Mayor Encourages Efforts To Solve Mail Issues

Orland Park Mayor Encourages Continued Efforts to Solve Mail Issues

Orland Park To Host Open House For Downtown Development Tuesday

The village, along with developers Edwards Realty, will show a proposed plan for the highly anticipated Triangle project in Orland Park.

Orland Park Plans Open House For Main Street Triangle Project Development

Th event is set for Tuesday at the Orland Park Civic Center.

Orland Park To Keep Programs Created To Offer Businesses Relief During COVID-19

Several programs will continue after a June 21 vote.

Cook County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Here is how the Orland Park area is doing in the race to vaccinate its population.

Cook County Government: Preckwinkle Details COVID-19 Financial Impact And Recovery With Preliminary Budget Forecast

The preliminary forecast report presents a mid-year projection of year-end revenues and expenses for FY2021 and an initial forecast for ...

Orland Park Village Board OKs Hotel Incentive Agreement For Hampton Inn

The estimated project cost is $15 million

Orland Officials Stress Safety Plans Following Woodridge Tornado

Orland Park officials warn residents to be prepared for tornado season after Sunday night's twister left destruction in nearby suburbs.

Senior Activities Returning to Orland Township

Starting this month, residents can expect a full return to normalcy at the Township.

Orland Park Mayor Criticizes Illinois Lawmakers

Mayor Keith Pekau disapproves specifics in recently passed state legislation. At Monday's meeting, he told residents what, and why.

Unemployment Worsens In Orland Park Area: Feds

Cook County's unemployment rate increased recently.

Cook County Government: Cook County Issues Notice To Minimum Wage Ordinance

Effective July 1, 2021, the minimum wage for non-tipped workers will remain $13.00. The minimum wage is $6.60 for tipped employees.

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Observes Gun Violence Awareness Day With Call To Action

With gun-related homicides up by more than 15% in Cook County this year, President Toni Preckwinkle was joined by County officials at th ...

Cook County Government: Cook County's First Residential Tenant Landlord Ordinance Goes Into Effect June 1

"Today, Cook County takes another step in our fight for fair housing," said Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. "The protectio ...

House Bill Aims To Give Breweries More Options To Reach Customers

Sen. Bill Cunningham's House Bill 2620 would allow small breweries and wineries to self-distribute, so they can reach more local customers.

Orland Township Presents Scholarship Awards

The Orland Township Scholarship Foundation awarded 17 area students scholarships recognizing their academic excellence.

Orland Park's State Of The Village Address Recap

Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau talks village finances, public safety, economic development and more.

2021 Orland Township Board Swearing-In Ceremony

Orland Township Swears-In New Board Members

Orland Park Board Members Pass Resolution Demanding Violent Offenders Be Held Accountable By Legal System

Police say they issue firearms arrests once a week in Orland Park.

Taste Of Orland Park's Kid's Day Moving To Event Site

Village of Orland Park Board of Trustees approved moving the event to the north end of the Village green where the Taste is held.

The Digital Divide: How Wide In Orland Park Area?

More than 150 million Americans don’t use the internet at broadband speeds. See how the Orland Park area compares.

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Announces Launch Of Cook County Equity Fund Taskforce

The Cook County Equity Fund was established by President Preckwinkle in the County budget approved last November with an initial investm ...

Orland Park Selects Firm To Develop Master Plan For 4 Parks

The board is identifying necessary improvements to Centennial Park, Centennial Park West, Schussler Park and John Humphrey Complex.

Orland Park Officials Pass Resolution Asking State Legislators To Restore Full LGDF Funding To Municipalities

The resolution comes after Gov. Pritzker proposed a state budget that would cut the Local Government Distributive Fund by an additional 10%.

Orland Park Officials Pass Resolution Asking State Legislators To Restore Full LGDF Funding To Municipalities

The resolution comes after Gov. Pritzker proposed a state budget that would cut the Local Government Distributive Fund by an additional 10%.

Orland Officials Call On Pritzker To Restore Municipal Funding

Officials asked legislators to protect and preserve existing Local Government Distributive Funds that may be further reduced by the state.

Orland Park Protects Nobody With New Concealed Carry Ordinance

KONKOL COLUMN: Even the Illinois State Rifle Association says Orland Park's new concealed carry ordinance is unnecessary.

Orland Park Decriminalizes Carrying Guns Into Prohibited Areas

Violators who "unintentionally" carry in prohibited areas wouldn't get their concealed carry permit revoked or be arrested.

Orland Park Village Board Green Lights Investigation Into Single-Family Home Purchases After Split 4-2 Vote

Trustee Michael Milani asked staff to investigate several single-family homes that were purchased by the Village.

Orland Park Approves Single-Family Homes Investigation

A 4-2 vote gave the OK for the village to continue its single-family homes investigation first brought up in January.

Orland Park Board Implores IDOT To Widen 143rd Street

A new resolution asks the state and federal government to widen the roadway to improve traffic conditions and safety in the area.

McLaughlin Concedes, Keith Pekau Wins Orland Park Mayoral Race

"Thank you again to everyone who supported us in this fight. Serving as your mayor will always be one of the greatest honors of my life."

Paul O'Grady Backed Orland Township Together Slate Wins Election

Paul O'Grady and his slate of candidates are projected to win the Orland Township race.

Orland Park School Board, Library Board: Results

See the projected results of Orland Park library board and school board races.

Keith Pekau Projected To Beat Dan McLaughlin: Orland Mayoral Race

Here's a look at election night results in Orland Park. Pekau earned an additional 510 votes, making him the projected winner.

Orland Park Approves Free Summer Events For Veterans

Free celebrations will take place on the Village green during June and July.

Orland Park 2021 Election: Village, Township, Schools

Orland Park voters will head to the polls April 6, choosing members for village board of trustees and local school boards.

IL-03: Key Takeaways From Marie Newman, Mike Fricilone Forum

The League of Women Voters hosted a forum for Democratic candidate Marie Newman and Republican Mike Fricilone. Watch the replay.

IL-03: Poll Puts GOP Fricilone 3 Points Behind Democrat Newman

A Cook County GOP-commissioned poll shows a tightening race in Illinois's 3rd Congressional District.

Newman and Fricilone Face Off In IL03 Virtual Candidate Forum

League of Women Voters will host a virtual forum Oct. 1 for 3rd Congressional District candidates Mike Fricilone and Marie Newman.

IL-03: Republican Fricilone Endorsed By Chicago Police Union

GOP congressional candidate Mike Fricilone wins endorsement of Chicago FOP and other cop unions in IL-03 race against Democrat Marie Newman.

Patch's 2020 Illinois Primary Voters Guide For Cook County

Everything you need to know to vote in the March 17 Illinois primary, including online registration, early voting, candidate guides and more

3rd Congressional District Candidate: Rush Darwish

Democrat Rush Darwish is running for the 3rd Congressional District seat.

3rd Congressional District Candidate: Charles Hughes

Democrat Charles Hughes is running for the 3rd Congressional District seat.

3rd Congressional District Candidate: Dan Lipinski

Democrat Dan Lipinski is running for the 3rd Congressional District seat.

Lipinski Wins Cop-Firefighter Support, Sun-Times Endorses Newman

The congressional primary heats up in Illinois' 3rd District, as Democrats Marie Newman and Dan Lipinski announce major endorsements.

Lightfoot Endorses Marie Newman In IL-03 Democratic Primary

In a pointed jab against socially conservative Congressman Dan Lipinski, the Chicago mayor refers to him as "Trump's favorite Democrat."