The Orland High School District 230 Board voted late Thursday night to move forward with the purchase of a property at 10608 W. 163rd St. in Orland Park for $3 million, after debating the move for months.

The purchase includes a 60-day due diligence period during which the district will bring in its architects and engineering firms to go through the property and estimate costs of renovations and improvements, according to a statement from Jennifer Waterman, District 230’s director of communications.

These architects and engineers will provide a cost analysis, she said, and the board will decide if the purchase is cost-effective or not.

She said If the purchase moves forward, the property will initially house the maintenance department, and the board will keep an eye on future opportunit

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