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Orland Park moves to acquire former El Cortez site, authorizes litigation on Prairie House eyesore
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 to native condition and clean up the South Wolf Road appearance as part of stormwater enhancements.
Separately, the board authorized litigation related to the long-abandoned Prairie House property at 151st and Harlem Avenue, saying this begins the judicial process to address a long-vacant structure described as an eyesore.
The mayor presented both items as part of ongoing efforts to address blighted or problematic properties; the briefing did not include acquisition price, appraisal details, timelines for restoration, or legal strategy for the Prairie House matter.
