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Park Ridge World War II veteran, 94, thanks friends who encouraged him to take Honor Flight to Washington

November 8, 2021 at 8:16 a.m.

World War II Navy veteran Dr. David Grauer says he never planned to take part in an Honor Flight to Washington D.C. — until a former colleague arranged the trip....

The Park Ridge Police Station is located at 200 Vine Ave.

Police chief warns residents of ‘aggressive’ burglars reported in Park Ridge

November 5, 2021 at 9:57 a.m.

The police chief of Park Ridge is issuing a warning to residents following reports of "aggressive" burglars targeting homes in the area. The warning comes on the heels of changes...

Maine Township Town Hall, 1700 Ballard Road in Park Ridge.

Maine Township board to pay former campaign manager and partner $34,200 for public relations work

November 5, 2021 at 8:01 a.m.

A former campaign manager for the Maine Township Town Board and his business partner will be paid $34,200 to perform public relations work for the township over the next year,...

An "I Voted!" sticker is seen on a voter at Maine South High School in Park Ridge in this 2016 photo.

Park Ridge man plans run for 55th state representative seat as Republican

November 5, 2021 at 11:47 a.m.

A Park Ridge native has announced plans to run for state office in next year's primary election. Michael Walters, a real estate broker, filed to establish a political committee last...

Man carjacked at gunpoint, then thieves seize two more cars in Morton Grove in single day: police

November 4, 2021 at 1:30 p.m.

When armed suspects pointed a gun at a Morton Grove man Tuesday, it kicked off a string of three brazen car thefts that occurred over the course of a few...

Maine South administrator chosen to lead Maine East High School as new principal

November 2, 2021 at 3:58 p.m.

An administrator at Maine South High School will be moving across town to take on the top leadership spot at Maine East High School in Park Ridge next summer. The...

The Park Ridge Public Library, 20 S. Prospect Ave.

Park Ridge Library goes permanently fine-free after one-year trial program

November 2, 2021 at 1:03 p.m.

Fines for overdue materials checked out from the Park Ridge Public Library are now officially a thing of the past. After a trial period that lasted nearly one year, the...

Members of the Park Ridge American Legion Post salute the American flag as "Taps" is played during an annual Veterans Day ceremony at Hodges Park on Nov. 11, 2020.

Park Ridge, Niles and Morton Grove groups to hold ceremonies marking Veterans Day

November 2, 2021 at 12:53 p.m.

Veterans organizations in Park Ridge, Niles and Morton Grove will be hosting ceremonies to commemorate Veterans Day next week. The Park Ridge Mel Tierney American Legion Post 247 will hold...

Boa constrictor discovered in Niles backyard, owner still unknown, police say

November 1, 2021 at 6:46 p.m.

A landscaping crew working in a Niles backyard last week came across more than the usual wildlife scurrying amid the greenery. The landscapers discovered a large boa constrictor hiding in...

The Niles-Maine District Library, 6960 W. Oakton St.

$175 chamber membership, awards dinner tickets spark arguments on Niles-Maine Library Board

October 29, 2021 at 5:33 p.m.

A $175 payment to the Niles Chamber of Commerce and the attendance of two trustees at a dinner honoring a library employee sparked a heated argument among members of the...

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