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Orland Park Suspends Fiber-Optic Work After Outage Concerns

12/15/2025

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The Village of Orland Park suspended all fiber-optic construction permits after resident complaints and a power outage affecting around 300 homes.
The suspension follows a December 8 incident in which contractors from Astound caused significant disruptions.
New regulations will require stricter limits on internet providers, including limits on active construction zones and mandatory resident notifications.
Construction will resume once providers comply with the new rules, according to Mayor Jim Dodge.

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The Village of Orland Park suspended all fiber-optic construction permits after resident complaints and a power outage affecting around 300 homes.
The suspension follows a December 8 incident in which contractors from Astound caused significant disruptions.
New regulations will require stricter limits on internet providers, including limits on active construction zones and mandatory resident notifications.
Construction will resume once providers comply with the new rules, according to Mayor Jim Dodge.