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Resident alleges ethics wrongdoing and describes personal harm during Tinley Park public comment

President and Village Board of Trustees of the Village of Tinley Park · April 22, 2026
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Summary

During public comment at the April 21 meeting, a resident identified as Pekar levelled ethics-related allegations concerning Trustee Diane Galante, said he filed complaints including with the ARDC, and said the board’s actions harmed his reputation and livelihood; trustees did not take formal action during the meeting.

A resident identified as Pekar used the public comment period at the Tinley Park board meeting on April 21 to raise extended allegations about an ethics investigation and to describe personal harm he said resulted from actions by board members.

During his remarks, Pekar said the board had sent a letter concerning possible misconduct by Trustee Diane Galante and described an investigation he said found she had shared confidential information. He said he had filed complaints — including ARDC complaints — and claimed the board’s actions cost him…

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