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The Niles-Maine District Library, 6960 W. Oakton St. in Niles, on July 13, 2021.

After uncertainty about Niles-Maine Library’s finances, vote fails on divided board

February 28, 2022 at 10:27 p.m.

After officials offered differing interpretations of how much money the Niles-Maine Library has in its reserves and how much will be needed for upcoming expenses, a proposal to return $1...

A woman prays during mass at St. Joseph Ukrainian Catholic Church near Norridge on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022 following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

‘It’s just heartbreaking’: Ukrainian-Americans in Morton Grove, Norridge, Park Ridge, Niles react to Russian invasion

February 28, 2022 at 5:38 p.m.

Walking into St. Joseph Ukrainian Catholic Church near Norridge during a prayer service for peace in Ukraine last week, Nina Baranyk was struck by the support and the emotion among...

Park Ridge man charged with 2021 robbery outside Portillo’s restaurant in Niles

February 28, 2022 at 3:43 p.m.

A Park Ridge man has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery last year of employees working in the drive-thru lane of a Niles restaurant. Connor Erskine, 20, of...

The Niles Police Station, 7000 W. Touhy Ave. in Niles.

Niles man charged with stealing $40 from convenience store while wearing plastic bag over his head

February 26, 2022 at 7:46 a.m.

A man is facing theft charges after police say he robbed a Niles convenience store with a toy gun and a bag over his head. Nicholas Amato, 26, of the...

Paul Chapman, a purchaser for American Science and Surplus, works on a display at the store's new location in Uptown Park Ridge on Feb. 24, 2022.

‘A store of discovery:’ American Science and Surplus relocates to Park Ridge

February 25, 2022 at 9:06 p.m.

It probably shouldn't come as a surprise that one of the most popular items on the shelves of American Science and Surplus is called the "cat butt tissue dispenser." The...

Vote to expand Niles marijuana business district on hold as trustee seeks larger area

February 24, 2022 at 6:20 p.m.

Plans to expand where recreational marijuana businesses can open in Niles were put on hold after an elected official expressed interest in adding even more new areas than were proposed....

Second marijuana dispensary recommended for Higgins Road in Park Ridge

February 24, 2022 at 6:08 p.m.

A second recreational marijuana dispensary has received a favorable recommendation from Park Ridge's plan commission to open on the south end of the city. The Park Ridge Planning and Zoning...

Park Ridge Historical Society proposes temporary public art of painted fire trucks

March 1, 2022 at 2:48 p.m.

The Park Ridge Historical Society is hoping to become the latest leader of a temporary public art installation. "Fire Trucks on Parade," a proposal featuring a series of painted fire...

A marijuana dispensary is proposed for a former VFW building at 10 W. Higgins Road in Park Ridge.

Second Park Ridge marijuana dispensary proposed for Higgins Road

February 22, 2022 at 3:40 p.m.

Just days after the Park Ridge City Council formally voted to allow the city's first recreational marijuana dispensary, a proposal for a second dispensary was slated to go before the...

Vacant property owned by the village of Morton Grove at Lehigh Avenue and Chestnut Street is under consideration for a new, 24-unit residential development with a microbrewery, restaurant and coffee shop on the first floor.

Microbrewery, 24-unit apartment building being considered near Morton Grove Metra station

February 22, 2022 at 3:24 p.m.

A 24-unit residential development with a microbrewery, Italian restaurant, coffee shop and public plaza is planned for a village-owned property near the Morton Grove Metra station. The Morton Grove Plan...

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