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People and police officers wait outside of Evanston Township High School during a lockdown on Dec. 16, 2021, in Evanston. According to police, two guns were recovered Thursday morning at the school but no active shooter or injuries were reported. (Erin Hooley/baiduhai)

In wake of recent Niles, Evanston school threats, social workers point to mental health, pandemic, social media as triggers

December 21, 2021 at 3:49 p.m.

A series of school threats allegedly made by 12- and 13-year-old students in Niles, guns confiscated from Evanston Township High School during a lockdown of the school and a nationwide...

The Niles-Maine District Library Board on Nov. 17, 2021.

Niles-Maine Library Board failed to follow law and notify state librarian of trustee’s resignation

December 21, 2021 at 7:45 a.m.

The Niles-Maine District Library and its board failed to notify state library officials that a vacancy exists on the elected board, according to a state official, even though Illinois state...

Field Elementary School, 707 Wisner St. in Park Ridge.

District 64 scraps mobile classrooms during Field School construction, approves $176,700 contract for Jefferson

December 20, 2021 at 1:20 p.m.

Mobile classrooms will not be used during construction at Field Elementary School next spring after the Park Ridge City Council postponed taking action to allow them, the school district superintendent...

A piece of old lead pipe is seen in 2016 in Chicago.

2,500 Park Ridge water lines made of lead pipe will require replacement under new law; could cost $2 million annually

December 16, 2021 at 8:03 p.m.

The city of Park Ridge could be looking at a multi-million-dollar bill over the next two decades as it works to comply with a new state law requiring the replacement...

Park Ridge plan commission recommends City Council approval of marijuana dispensary on Higgins Road

December 16, 2021 at 3:42 p.m.

A recreational marijuana dispensary that owners say could generate between $8 million and $10 million in sales annually has been recommended for the site of a former restaurant in Park...

The Niles village board approved an 88% increase in the property-tax levy on Dec. 14. The owner of a $350,000 home can expect to pay approximately $469 more to the village in property taxes next year, the Niles finance director said last month.

‘A very difficult and unpopular decision:’ Niles Village Board approves 88% increase in property-tax levy

December 15, 2021 at 10:33 p.m.

Calling the decision "difficult" but necessary, Niles elected officials unanimously approved a property tax levy that will increase how much residents pay in taxes to the village next year. Trustees...

Emerson Middle School, 8101 N. Cumberland Ave. in Niles.

Student, 12, threatens to set fire at Emerson Middle School in Niles: Police

December 15, 2021 at 3:06 p.m.

Niles police are investigating another threat made against a school by a young student — the third to occur in the village in just one week. The latest incident involves...

Park Ridge police block a portion of Vine Avenue near the entrance to the Park Ridge Police Station during an investigation on the morning of Dec. 10, 2021.

Park Ridge man accused of threatening neighbor with gun, barricading himself inside home, released on bond

December 21, 2021 at 4:15 p.m.

A man accused of threatening his neighbor and pointing a gun at a Park Ridge police officer before allegedly barricading himself inside his home, then telling police a bomb had...

Oakton Park, 2800 W. Oakton St. in Park Ridge.

Park Ridge Park Board divided on $31.7 million referendum to upgrade Oakton Park with new sports building

December 14, 2021 at 4:35 p.m.

The Park Ridge Park District Board commissioners aren't in agreement when it comes to seeking voter approval of a $31.7 million to build a new indoor sports facility and renovate...

Park Ridge planning commission considers request for city’s first marijuana dispensary

December 14, 2021 at 4:24 p.m.

Park Ridge's Planning and Zoning Commission this week was set to hear a proposal for the city's first recreational marijuana dispensary. Chicago-based World of Weed, Inc. is seeking a special-use...

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