Overview

• The Orland Township Board voted 3-2 to terminate its $1-per-year lease for the DMV at 149th Street and Ravinia Avenue, citing overcrowding, safety and parking issues.
• Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias condemned the closure as a disservice to residents and assigned a team to secure an alternative location before the 90-day notice period ends.
• Tinley Park Mayor Michael Glotz identified two potential sites with ample parking and has formally offered them to the Secretary of State’s Office.
• Supervisor Paul O’Grady, the sole trustee to vote against the move, launched a petition to reverse the decision and warned of service gaps for seniors and daily commuters.
• With the Orland Park facility ranking as the 22nd busiest DMV in Illinois and serving thousands annually, officials are racing to finalize a replacement to avoid disruptions in the Southland.