Top Story Orland sets referendum to give mayor, trustees more power Jeff Vorva Times correspondent Jan 24, 2023 Jan 24, 2023 Updated Oct 17, 2024 0 1 of 2 Orland Park Keith Pekau and the board want to change the power structure of the village and get rid of the managerial government now in place. Jeff Vorva, The Times “Elected officials should be directly accountable to the residents with key decisions," says Orland Park Trustee Michael Milani. Jeff Vorva, The Tiimes Prefer us on Google Learn More Gift this article New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. 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