Orland DMV 'Needs To Go,' Trustee Says, But Sec Of State Calls Closing 'Huge Disservice'

Fallout continues after Orland Township board votes to close DMV

Tensions remain high after the Orland Township Board of Trustees voted earlier this week to shut down its local Department of Motor Vehicles office.

Orland Township votes to close DMV, drawing backlash from officials

ORLAND PARK, Ill. — The Orland Park DMV has been given 90 days to vacate its current location after Orland Township trustees voted to close the facility, which will leave residents traveling to places like Joliet for the next closest facility. The decision has received backlash from both community members and public officials, including Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias. “The safety issue, the complete abrogation, I think, of fiscal …

Orland DMV 'Needs To Go,' Trustee Says, But Sec Of State Calls Closing 'Huge Disservice'

The DMV operating out of the Township building poses many problems, some trustees argued before voting to end the lease.

Illinois SOS pushes back as Orland Township votes to close state’s busiest DMV – ABC7 (Chicago)

Some township leaders said the DMV has outgrown the 1100 sq. ft. site, which uses the township office building. They also cited security concerns and parking issues. "You haven't seen sad until you see an elderly man or woman using a walker to cross (the street) to get to this building because there's no parking for them here in this building in the township where they pay taxes to not only maintain the building but the parking lot they can't pa…

'Huge disservice:' One of Illinois' 'busiest' DMVs in the south suburbs is closing for good

The Illinois Secretary of State said Orland Township Trustees voted to close the DMV without consulting the state or residents.

Orland Park Trustees Vote to Shut Down Illinois' Busiest DMV Amidst Controversy

Orland Township trustees vote to close Illinois' busiest Secretary of State facility, citing space and security concerns.