Keith Pekau and Jim Dodge feel confident in their teammates leading up to the April 1 election in Orland Park.
Category: Orland Park
Dick’s looking to move into vacant Sears building
After seven years of being empty, Sears building at Orland Square Mall may finally have a new tenant.
Unions, Businesses Fund Rival Bids for Orland Park Control
Orland Park’s April 1 election pits rival slates—business-backed Pekau vs. union-funded Dodge—in a high-stakes Village Hall battle.
Comings & Goings: Final days for Party City stores
Party City has joined Big Lots and Joann Fabrics as retailers that have gone out of business lately or are holding liquidation sales.
Kismet restaurant closes in Orland Park
Just a few weeks after celebrating his year of owning the business, Daniel Canter wound up closing the 47-year-old Kismet restaurant in Orland Park.
Mayoral forum turns into Pekau one-man show
Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau shows up to forum but challenger Jim Dodge stays away.
Will a great debate take place Friday in Orland Park?
Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau is ready for a debate but Jim Dodge’s appearance is unlikely.
More work ahead for Orland’s Catalina area
or those in the Catalina subdivision who have been inconvenienced by water main and road construction in 2023 and 2024, more of the same is coming in 2025.
Paczki Day packs them in at Orland Park Bakery
Orland Park Bakery’s Paczki Day drew long lines despite rainy weather, selling over 70,000 pastries. Customers, including longtime patrons, eagerly awaited classic and unique flavors.

