Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady is urging residents to voice their concerns regarding the community impact of the proposed repossession lot poised to open at 17101 S. Wolf Rd, in Orland Park. A hearing will take place at the Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals on May 7th, 2025 at 11 a.m. at 69 W. Washington St., 22nd Floor Conference Room Chicago, IL, 60602.
To support residents who wish to make public comment at the upcoming Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals hearing, Orland Township is offering a motor coach bus to and from the event. Register here to reserve your seat(s)!
You can also request a link to attend virtually at [email protected].
For those who are unable to attend, a petition has been set up to collect signatures of those opposed to the development.
"The presence of repo lots can fundamentally change the atmosphere of our communities," said Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady. "The unease and intimidation felt by residents cannot be overlooked. We want to foster safe neighborhoods where families feel secure, and that can be compromised by the intimidating presence of repossession activities."
Orland Park’s community leaders are committed to ensuring that the integrity and beauty of our neighborhoods are preserved. O’Grady consulted with incoming Orland Park Mayor-elect Jim Dodge, who will be sworn in on May 5, 2025 after his defeat of two-term incumbent Keith Pekau.
“The Village needs to work with the residents and landowners in that area to clean up all of Wolf Road south of 167th Street,” said Dodge. “I’d prefer if those long vacant properties and former businesses were under Village zoning control.”
Dodge added “Repo lots and other businesses of this type so near existing homes can change the character of the area.
The potential for visual disruption caused by repo lots, often characterized by chaotic displays of vehicles in various states of disrepair, poses a risk to area aesthetics and may also negatively impact property values.
These are legitimate concerns to take to the County meeting.”
The officials urge residents to participate in community dialogue with neighbors, share their experiences, attend the hearing and/or sign the petition voicing their feelings regarding repo lots in Orland Park. The goal is to create actionable strategies that promote enforcement of community standards and aesthetic improvement.
Updates
Reached 2,500 supporters
July 22, 2025
June 13, 2025
Seeing this kind of momentum confirms that I am not the only one deeply worried about our neighborhood losing its peace. This response proves that our community is not willing to let an intimidating business dictate the safety of our streets.
May 2, 2025
Seeing one thousand signatures on this petition makes me feel so much better about the future of our neighborhood. I live just down the road from the proposed site and your support proves I am not the only one worried about what this lot will do to our homes.
Reached 1,000 supporters
April 29, 2025
Reached 100 supporters
April 25, 2025
1,029 Comments
This is a terrible idea for the piece of property described. As I understand it, the goal of Orland Park/Orland Township is to be more walk/bike friendly, and to provide safety to residents. This project seems counter to Orland Park's vision.
No to the repot lot. The dirt and filth it will bring to this area. Wolf Road can’t handle the truck trailers delivering autos the traffic is bad as it is. There are also many bus stops up and down Wolf. Also the crime it will bring to the area. No No No No and No!
The homeowners in the area of this lot are looking for businesses that support their community, and reinforce their choice to settle in Orland Park. A repossessed car lot is more suited along the car dealerships zone on 159th.street, not a residential neighborhood.
I’m a resident of Brookhills, this is a large residential area and no place for noisy eyesore type of business like the proposed repossession lot. We have experienced with the school bus lot just how terrible using this space as any type of lot is.
Absolutely NO! The repo lot can, and will, bring riff raff and increase crime in the area. I have seen it myself, having worked in the law enforcement field for the last 7 plus years as well as the cook county courts for 22 years prior. NO.
NO to Repo Lot in Orland Park
no to eyesore, no to congestion, no to rude inconsiderate tow truck drivers, no to negative impact of property values...just no no no. It will have NO positive effect to the area aesthetically or financially...no PEACE
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Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady is urging residents to voice their concerns regarding the community impact of the proposed repossession lot poised to open at 17101 S. Wolf Rd, in Orland Park. A hearing will take place at the Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals on May 7th, 2025 at 11 a.m. at 69 W. Washington St., 22nd Floor Conference Room Chicago, IL, 60602.
To support residents who wish to make public comment at the upcoming Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals hearing, Orland Township is offering a motor coach bus to and from the event. Register here to reserve your seat(s)!
You can also request a link to attend virtually at [email protected].
For those who are unable to attend, a petition has been set up to collect signatures of those opposed to the development.
"The presence of repo lots can fundamentally change the atmosphere of our communities," said Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady. "The unease and intimidation felt by residents cannot be overlooked. We want to foster safe neighborhoods where families feel secure, and that can be compromised by the intimidating presence of repossession activities."
Orland Park’s community leaders are committed to ensuring that the integrity and beauty of our neighborhoods are preserved. O’Grady consulted with incoming Orland Park Mayor-elect Jim Dodge, who will be sworn in on May 5, 2025 after his defeat of two-term incumbent Keith Pekau.
“The Village needs to work with the residents and landowners in that area to clean up all of Wolf Road south of 167th Street,” said Dodge. “I’d prefer if those long vacant properties and former businesses were under Village zoning control.”
Dodge added “Repo lots and other businesses of this type so near existing homes can change the character of the area.
The potential for visual disruption caused by repo lots, often characterized by chaotic displays of vehicles in various states of disrepair, poses a risk to area aesthetics and may also negatively impact property values.
These are legitimate concerns to take to the County meeting.”
The officials urge residents to participate in community dialogue with neighbors, share their experiences, attend the hearing and/or sign the petition voicing their feelings regarding repo lots in Orland Park. The goal is to create actionable strategies that promote enforcement of community standards and aesthetic improvement.
Updates
Reached 2,500 supporters
July 22, 2025
June 13, 2025
Seeing this kind of momentum confirms that I am not the only one deeply worried about our neighborhood losing its peace. This response proves that our community is not willing to let an intimidating business dictate the safety of our streets.
May 2, 2025
Seeing one thousand signatures on this petition makes me feel so much better about the future of our neighborhood. I live just down the road from the proposed site and your support proves I am not the only one worried about what this lot will do to our homes.
Reached 1,000 supporters
April 29, 2025
Reached 100 supporters
April 25, 2025
1,029 Comments
This is a high traffic area of children riding bikes, Moms pushing strollers, and many park fields where children play games. We don’t need the in and out of outside visitors, that are upset, and only coming to the neighborhood for their vehicle.
This is a terrible idea for the piece of property described. As I understand it, the goal of Orland Park/Orland Township is to be more walk/bike friendly, and to provide safety to residents. This project seems counter to Orland Park's vision.
No to the repot lot. The dirt and filth it will bring to this area. Wolf Road can’t handle the truck trailers delivering autos the traffic is bad as it is. There are also many bus stops up and down Wolf. Also the crime it will bring to the area. No No No No and No!
The homeowners in the area of this lot are looking for businesses that support their community, and reinforce their choice to settle in Orland Park. A repossessed car lot is more suited along the car dealerships zone on 159th.street, not a residential neighborhood.
I’m a resident of Brookhills, this is a large residential area and no place for noisy eyesore type of business like the proposed repossession lot. We have experienced with the school bus lot just how terrible using this space as any type of lot is.
Absolutely NO! The repo lot can, and will, bring riff raff and increase crime in the area. I have seen it myself, having worked in the law enforcement field for the last 7 plus years as well as the cook county courts for 22 years prior. NO.
NO to Repo Lot in Orland Park
no to eyesore, no to congestion, no to rude inconsiderate tow truck drivers, no to negative impact of property values...just no no no. It will have NO positive effect to the area aesthetically or financially...no PEACE
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This is a high traffic area of children riding bikes, Moms pushing strollers, and many park fields where children play games. We don’t need the in and out of outside visitors, that are upset, and only coming to the neighborhood for their vehicle.