2026 Budget In Brief

TREE CITY USA The Village was recognized as a Tree City USA for the 37th year in 2025, reflecting its deep commitment to urban forestry and environmental stewardship. This national recognition honors communities that meet four core standards: maintaining a tree board or department, having a tree care ordinance, investing in a community forestry program, and observing Arbor Day. As a part of the program, the Public Works Department organized an Arbor Day event on April 23 along with participants from the Special Recreation Program. The Mayor issued an Arbor Day Proclamation at the April 21 Village Board Meeting. The Village received a $10,325 grant through the Illinois Community Canopy “Tree Removal” Program via Trees Forever to address critical tree safety needs. Maintaining a healthy community tree canopy requires proactive management of dead and damaged trees, both for public safety and to create space for new growth. As municipalities across Illinois have contended with unprecedented tree loss from disease, severe weather and other threats, Trees Forever offers removal grants to Tree City USA communities like Orland Park. This funding enabled the Village to remove thirty-five high-priority hazard trees from Centennial, Sunny Pine and Treetop Parks, along with several parkway locations, significantly reducing removal costs while protecting public spaces. ILLINOIS COMMUNITY CANOPY “TREE REMOVAL” PROGRAM

Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison to provide a place in southwest Chicagoland for job seekers to find their next employment opportunity. Hosted at the Tinley Park Convention Center on January 16, 2025, the event connected more than 1,200 job seekers with over 100 employers. Building on that success, the third annual Southwest Job Fair returned to the Tinley Park Convention Center on January 15, 2026, attracting more than 1,600 job seekers, an increase of 400 attendees, and again bringing together more than 100 employers from a wide range of industries. The continued growth of the Southwest Job Fair highlights the Village’s commitment to providing valuable services for residents and strengthening connections between local businesses and the workforce across the southwest suburbs.

SOUTHWEST JOB FAIR The second annual Southwest Job Fair was a

To see a full list of awards and recognitions, visit orlandpark.org/awards

collaborative effort by the Village of Orland Park, the Village of Tinley Park, Orland Township and the Office of

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VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK | FISCAL YEAR 2026 BUDGET IN BRIEF