Orland Park board moves forward with proposed Amazon grocery store

Orland Park OKs new Amazon grocery store, despite traffic concerns

Leaders in suburban Orland Park have decided to move forward to bringing a new Amazon store to their village.

ORLAND PARK, Ill. - Orland Park leaders voted Monday night to move forward with plans to bring an Amazon grocery store to the southwest suburbs.

What we know:

The proposed development would include a 225,000-square-foot grocery store on a 35-acre site near 159th Street and LaGrange Road.

Amazon representatives described the project as a traditional retail experience — not a distribution center — offering groceries and general merchandise, making it the first of its kind.

Village officials said the development could bring approximately 500 jobs, including more than 200 construction jobs, and generate additional sales tax revenue for the village.

Orland Park residents react to village moving forward with massive Amazon grocery store

Orland Park leaders voted Monday night to move forward with plans to bring an Amazon grocery store to the southwest suburbs.

Traffic emerged as one of the biggest concerns during the meeting, along with questions about how and when residents were notified about the project and how quickly it is moving.

Amazon representatives told the board that multiple traffic studies have been conducted. They said planned improvements include widening Ravinia Road and adding new traffic signals to help reduce congestion in the area.

Orland Park Mayor/Village President James Dodge said that on average, 70,000 cars pass through 159th and LaGrange every day.

What's next:

Construction could begin as early as this spring. A grand opening is currently projected for 2027.

Village officials say additional reviews and approvals are still required as the project moves forward.

Food for thought: Walmart Supercenters typically average around 180,000 square feet, making this proposed Amazon store massive at 225,000 square feet.