The Orland Park Village Board has given the nod to a significant development on Northwestern Medicine’s campus, agreeing to a $275 million cancer center and accompanying parking structure. This expansion near Centennial Park is set to enhance the local community.

“I think it’s going to be a great amenity to the village,” said board member John Lawler. “We have an aging population here, and offering treatment locally in Orland Park instead of downtown is a valuable addition.”

The private St. George Foundation is contributing $225 million towards constructing a four-story office building and a 484-car parking garage. Northwestern noted that both the foundation and medical center aim to improve healthcare for residents in the southwest region.

The new facility will offer services like infusion stations, diagnostic imaging, and radiation treatment. However, additional details remain under wraps until Northwestern Medicine provides further updates, expected in a few weeks.

Board member Koczwara emphasized the additional benefits, mentioning that existing services will also expand within the current space. Northwestern is still waiting for final state approvals, anticipated by September, with construction slated to begin in the fall. Completion is projected for 2029.

The Village Board authorized several modifications for the project, permitting the building to sit 30 feet away from the wetlands instead of the initial 50 feet, and adjusting the building height to 51 ½ feet. The requirement for a landscape buffer on the lot’s east side has been waived.

Mayor Jim Dodge described these modifications as “relatively minor” yet necessary to encourage development. He highlighted the area’s growing reputation as a hub for premier medical care, especially with the anticipated expansions of both Northwestern Medicine and the University of Chicago Medical Center.