Outgoing Mayor Keith Pekau’s Gaza remarks spark backlash on The Regional News site, with residents citing leadership and Christian voter opposition.
Category: Regional 2026 Elections
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Election Results Despite Dismal Turnouts
There are 453,563 registered voters but only 70,254 ballots cast. That’s only 15.49 percent of registered Will County voters who actually cast a ballot.
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Pekau says voters ‘get the government they deserve’ after loss
Two-term Orland Park mayor Keith Pekau disappointed in election loss.
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Dodge, Orland Park For All sweep village elections
Challenger Jim Dodge easily defeats two-term mayor Keith Pekau in the race for Orland Park mayor Tuesday night.
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Daemicke, Clifford win re-election in Palos Heights
James Daemicke and Jack Clifford win re-election in Palos Heights, securing their leadership roles in the city’s growth and development.
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Palos Heights Mayor Straz wins overwhelming victory
Palos Heights Mayor Robert Straz wins re-election with overwhelming support, reflecting residents’ confidence in his leadership and vision for growth.
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Republicans win majority of Orland Township posts
Orland Township will have a decidedly Republican look when new officers take office in May.
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Dodge easily unseats Pekau in Orland Park
Jim Dodge and his Orland Park For All slate carried the day Tuesday sweeping all of the village seats up for election.
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Pekau, Dodge battle to be Orland Park boss
Incumbent Keith Pekau and challenger Jim Dodge are ready for Orland Park’s April 1 election.
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New early voting sites announced in Bridgeview and Countryside
Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon announces two new early voting sites, increasing suburban locations to 55 before April 1 election.