(Chicago Sun-Times) The Chicago chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations on Tuesday condemned Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau’s suggestion that those who disagree with America’s interests regarding the Israel-Hamas war can “go to another country.”
The southwest suburban mayor made the remarks Monday during a village board of trustees meeting — which was streamed online — after Arab American residents requested that the village adopt a cease-fire resolution.
Speakers presented a petition with more than 800 signatures calling for the board to follow Chicago’s lead in passing a resolution.
“First and foremost I’m an American. I’m not a German American, I’m an American. That’s where my allegiances lie. Period. Dot. End of story,” Pekau said, stressing that his opinions were his own and not representative of the board or the village.
