Nearly eight years after Orland Park shut out video gambling in the village, officials are taking a fresh look at it.
With the village virtually surrounded by communities that allow video gambling, some trustees said they’ve heard a chorus of complaints from bar and restaurant owners who say they are at a competitive disadvantage.
Trustees and Mayor Keith Pekau said the village is in the very early stages of studying the issue, with the mayor favoring one or two town hall meetings to answer questions and address concerns before any vote would take place…Please click here for Mike Nolan’s story in the Tribune/Daily Southtown.