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Orland Park moves to acquire former El Cortez site, authorizes litigation on Prairie House eyesore
Village of Orland Park · December 19, 2025
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Summary
The board approved acquiring the former El Cortez property at 171st and South Wolf Road for its appraised value to restore native conditions and support stormwater work, and authorized litigation to address the long-vacant Prairie House property at 151st and Harlem Avenue.
Mayor Jim Dodge said the Village Board passed a resolution to acquire the former El Cortez property at 171st and South Wolf Road for its appraised value and will work to return the site…
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