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Orland Township Lease Revocation Forces Closure of State’s Busiest DMV

Secretary Alexi Giannoulias has called the notice-free decision a failure to serve residents, prompting trustees to explore a replacement location for uninterrupted DMV operations.

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Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is criticizing Orland Township's decision to end a department of motor vehicle office lease inside the township's Orland Park offices. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)
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Overview

  • Trustees voted 3-2 on July 21 to revoke the lease for the Orland Park DMV at 14807 South Ravinia Avenue, citing frequent police calls, overcrowding and inadequate parking.
  • The Illinois Secretary of State released a statement condemning the board’s action as unconsulted and a disservice to taxpayers who depend on the busy facility.
  • Officials have not announced when the DMV will actually shut its doors, creating uncertainty for Southland residents awaiting services.
  • Orland Township leaders have offered to work with the Secretary of State’s office to secure a new site and minimize any disruption to driver licensing and vehicle registration.
  • The dispute underscores ongoing tensions over shared use of township space and growing demands for better security, signage and operational separation.