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Decisions & Discussions from the Latest Village Meetings
Dear Community Members,
The Board Meeting Brief is designed to keep residents informed and aware of key outcomes, discussions and decisions from recent meetings. Every other week, following the Village Board meetings, the Board Meeting Brief will be emailed to residents and will provide a high-level summary of the important actions taken during the Committee of the Whole, the Board of Trustees Meeting and the Plan Commission.
Periodically, updates from other Boards and Commissions will also be included. If you have the time, I invite you to attend one of our upcoming meetings. The Committee of the Whole and the Board of Trustees Meetings are scheduled on the first and third Monday of each month. The Plan Commission is scheduled on the first and third Tuesday of each month.
If you are unable to attend a meeting, recordings of the meetings are always available on the Village’s YouTube channel.
We want to hear from you. If you have any comments or suggestions for improvements or additions to future briefs, please email us at [email protected].
All the best,Jim Dodge,Mayor of Orland Park
The Village honored our Special Recreation Flag Football Team for its recent Illinois State Championship victory. The team traveled to Peoria, defeating the Chatham Chargers 37 - 30 in the semifinals and the Rockford Red Hots 37 - 33 to capture the championship. On behalf of the Village, congratulations to these amazing athletes, their coaches and families. What an outstanding accomplishment!
Eggsperts Breakfast Cafe, located at 9218 W. 159th St., was recognized as the Village of Orland Park’s November 2025 Business of the Month. Eggsperts recently celebrated its 5th anniversary and a beautiful renovation, bringing a unique menu and a private dining and meeting space to the Village of Orland Park. Owner MJ Sughayer and Managing Partner Kaitlyn Whelan were presented with the Business of the Month award.
The Village Board discussed the proposed Bridlewood residential development on 108th Avenue. The Board heard from residents with concerns and from the developer about their plans. Staff presented on recommended changes to the site, including shifting the walking path away from the Old Tamerack Lane homes, reducing the speed limit on 108th Avenue near the development and adding more evergreen trees for year-round screening. After the presentation, the Board voted to rezone the Bridlewood development to R-3, which will help preserve mature trees on the site.
The Village Board approved an ordinance to amend the Village Code to expand the authority of our administrative hearing officers. A new state law allows hearing officers to issue non-monetary orders in addition to increased fines. This gives the Village another important tool to address repeat code violations.
CTF Illinois recently entered into a temporary agreement with the Illinois Secretary of State to house DMV services at its facility after the DMV lost its lease at the Orland Township building. To support CTF Illinois in providing this critical service, the Village Board has agreed to provide assistance for snow and ice removal in the DMV parking area, helping ensure residents have reliable access throughout the winter months.
The Village Board approved several annexations, including the property at 10600 167th Street, which the Village sees as a potential site for future commercial development. Additional annexations along Wolf Road and Consola Drive support our ongoing work to address flooding concerns and better manage long-term land use around Wolf Road.
The Village Board approved an agreement with the South Cook County Mosquito Abatement District, and two unincorporated parcels, to supply water at a non-resident rate. In return, these properties dedicated right-of-way needed for the future widening of 143rd Street. This agreement builds on an intergovernmental partnership that began in November 2023 when the then-Village Board approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Mosquito Abatement District.
The Village Board voted to increase our insurance coverage while lowering costs for workers’ compensation and property and casualty insurance. After hiring Marsh McLennan Agency to review our policies, the Village was able to secure greater protection for employees while saving taxpayer dollars.
Thank you for your continued engagement and support. We appreciate your involvement, input and feedback that helps us make decisions that benefit our community. Should you have any questions, feel free to reach out to [email protected].
Did you know? The Board Meeting Brief is available online as part of the Village's E-Newsletter. Residents can subscribe to the E-Newsletter at orlandpark.org/subscribe to stay up-to-date on Village events, information and happening