Orland Park, IL – The Village of Orland Park has approved a landmark retail project that will bring a first-of-its-kind Amazon store to the southwest corner of 159th Street and LaGrange Road, the former site of Petey’s II restaurant.
According to a village news release, the Orland Park Village Board approved the plan on January 19, 2026, marking Amazon’s first major brick-and-mortar retail concept of this type. The one-story, 230,000-square-foot store will sell groceries, household essentials, and general merchandise—similar to a Walmart Supercenter. Officials emphasized the site is not a warehouse or distribution facility.
Mayor Jim Dodge said the decision signals strong confidence in Orland Park’s economic vitality. “When a global retailer of this scale invests here, it reinforces our position as a premier commercial destination,” Dodge stated.
The project, which involves no village financial incentives, is expected to create 200 construction jobs and about 500 permanent positions once operational. Amazon has committed to using local labor during construction, backed by support from area union representatives.
The development will also generate millions in sales and property tax revenue earmarked for traffic and infrastructure improvements, including new traffic lights, turn lanes, and road extensions along 159th Street and LaGrange Road.
Construction is slated through 2026, with the store expected to open in 2027.
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