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Orland Park Real Estate and Community Information
History
Over 1,000,000 individuals reside within a ten-mile radius drawn from Orland Park's borders. This does not include the vast number of people who come into the Chicago Southland region and, in particular, Orland Park to conduct business and enjoy the conveniences of its shopping and other commercial facilities. The destination of choice for commercial needs, Orland Park serves the Chicago Southland region admirably as a business center since with new and varied enterprises steadily coming into the Village. Professional offices, national retail entities and hundreds of smaller firms make Orland Park the major attraction to business in the Southland.
The Village is situated on east-west coast connector Interstate 80 and minutes from Interstates 294, I-57 and I-55. These give ready access to Chicago and Chicago's northwest and western suburbs, along with central Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and Michigan. LaGrange Road (Route 45) is the main thoroughfare through the heart of Orland Park and serves as the western border to the regional shopping mall, Orland Square.
Orland Park has become a financial hub for the Chicago Southland region as it now embraces more than 30 savings and loans, banks, mortgage lenders and other financial facilities within its borders. Orland Park financially supports targeted qualifying industrial businesses to locate or expand in the municipality. This is done through its Revolving Loan Fund Program, and by encouraging the use of Cook County Class 6b as well as other incentives and assistance.
Through the Community Guide/Quality of Life page, you will view a brief history followed by an interesting chronology of events leading to the dynamic growth of Orland Park. The seat of government is discussed along with the commissions and advisory boards that serve the government. Land use, planning and zoning documents, including the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code, are described briefly. Government affiliates such as the fire protection districts, library and chamber of commerce are referenced in this section while bullet points explain some of the community's assets as cited by Orland Park businesses. Additionally, you will discover the exceptional quality of life that exists in Orland Park as you read through the descriptions covering housing, shopping, education, parks and recreation, open space, culture, and healthcare. You will learn of the early settlers' faith, values and fellowship - the strong foundation upon which Orland Park was founded - in the narrative on worship.
Catch a glimpse of yesteryear as you stroll through the Village's new full-color Old Orland Historic District & Antique Row brochure. This brochure includes a history of Old Orland, a map that locates its commercial core, and features photos of delightful antique stores, charming old architecture, and enchanting woods and gardens.
Demographics : http://www.orland-park.il.us/econdevl/cf/sub_main.cfm?go=cp
