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The steel framework for the indoor athletic field at Oakton Park in Park Ridge was erected in 2024. Renovations are due to be completed in August 2025. (Park Ridge Park District)

Park Ridge ice arena starting to take shape, after $33.4 million referendum

July 30, 2024 at 10:15 a.m.

Construction for upgrades at Oakton Park are underway ever since its groundbreaking in March, and is everything is on schedule for it to reopen on Aug. 2025, according to a...

The Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 offices. (Pioneer Press)

Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 lowers referendum ask from $98 to $92 million

July 29, 2024 at 11:40 a.m.

After hearing feedback from a poll that asked Park Ridge voters if they would support a referendum for the Park Ridge Niles District School District 64 to issue $98 million...

Skokie Village Hall, July 6, 2023. (Pioneer Press)

Skokie to put term limits on Nov. 5 ballot, but not ranked choice voting

July 29, 2024 at 11:59 a.m.

Skokie’s Village Board has debated for months whether to add two binding referendum questions on the ballot for the upcoming presidential elections to change the village’s election code. Now, the...

A Park Ridge police car.
- Original Credit: Park Ridge Police Dept.

Park Ridge blotter: Armed habitual criminal, domestic abuse, burglary

July 23, 2024 at 3:48 p.m.

The following items were taken from Park Ridge Police Department reports. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Theft over $500 An unknown offender stole three FedEx packages...

The Shops of Uptown in Park Ridge. (Pioneer Press)

Park Ridge commission gives preliminary OK for dispensary in Uptown

July 16, 2024 at 3:31 p.m.

The Park Ridge Planning and Zoning Commission began the process in allowing cannabis dispensaries to locate in Uptown when it approved the city council’s inquiry if there was interest for...

Skokie considers ranked choice voting, term limits referendums

July 15, 2024 at 5:04 p.m.

After debating on how the questions should appear on the ballot, Skokie’s village board moved closer to voting on two referendum questions that will appear on the ballot for November’s...

The Niles Fire Department responded to a fire at a residence in the 8200 block of Caldwell Avenue in Niles on the morning of July 12. Two residents were sent to the hospital. (Niles Fire Department)

Niles house fire sends two victims to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

July 15, 2024 at 10:47 a.m.

A house fire in the 8200 block of Caldwell Avenue in Niles that began in a home’s family room sent a mother and her teenage daughter to Lutheran General Hospital....

Frank Bartolone, 93, of Park Ridge, served as the alderman of the city's 7th ward from 1993 to 2003. (Dean Bartolone)

Former Park Ridge Alderman Frank Bartolone dies; served 10 years on City Council

July 12, 2024 at 10:19 a.m.

Former alderman Frank Bartalone, who served for 10 years on the city council, died on July 3. He was 93. Frank Bartalone was elected to represent the 7th ward in...

A sign for Niles West High School in Skokie. (Pioneer Press)

Skokie high schools send 48 students, teachers on Chinese-funded cultural trip to China

July 10, 2024 at 10:07 a.m.

A north suburban high school district sent 48 of its students and teachers on a field trip to mainland China. The trip is for a language class that was originally...

A Park Ridge police car.
(Park Ridge Police Dept.)

Park Ridge police: Vehicle stolen, battery, domestic battery

July 9, 2024 at 4:49 p.m.

The following items were taken from Park Ridge Police Department reports. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Motor Vehicle Theft A red sedan pulled up next to...

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