Orland Park Moves Early Voting Site to Civic Center

New location offers more space, accessibility, and comfort for voters

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

The Village of Orland Park announced that the early voting location for the upcoming election cycle will move from the Orland Township Building to the Orland Park Civic Center. Officials cited the Civic Center's central location, ample parking, and fully accessible interior as key advantages that will improve the early voting experience for residents.

Why it matters

The relocation of the early voting site is part of the Village's ongoing efforts to enhance voter access, comfort, and efficiency. By moving to the larger and more accommodating Civic Center, the Village aims to reduce wait times, better manage voter flow, and provide a more welcoming environment for all residents to participate in the democratic process.

The details

The Civic Center offers several improvements over the previous Orland Township Building location. Its central location and ample parking make it more accessible, while the fully accessible interior ensures voters of all ages and abilities can participate comfortably. The larger, more flexible interior space also allows election officials to better manage voter flow, support clearer wayfinding, and provide appropriately spaced voting stations.

  • The early voting relocation will take effect for the next election cycle.

The players

Jim Dodge

Mayor of Orland Park.

Monica Gordon

Cook County Clerk.

Mary Ryan Norwell

Orland Park Village Clerk.

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What they’re saying

“We are proud to partner with Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon to bring early voting to the Orland Park Civic Center. This collaboration ensures our residents have a convenient, accessible, and comfortable place to cast their ballots.”

— Jim Dodge, Mayor of Orland Park (Patch.com)

“The Civic Center allows us to better serve voters in a way that is accessible, efficient, and welcoming. This move is about removing barriers to participation and making early voting as easy and comfortable as possible for our residents.”

— Mary Ryan Norwell, Orland Park Village Clerk (Patch.com)

What’s next

Additional details regarding early voting dates, hours, and parking information will be shared as the next election cycle approaches.

The takeaway

The relocation of the early voting site to the Orland Park Civic Center demonstrates the Village's commitment to improving voter access and creating a more comfortable and efficient early voting experience for residents. By addressing concerns like weather, wait times, and accessibility, the Village is working to remove barriers to participation and encourage greater civic engagement.