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The Dandy Crown now open in River West
The Dandy Crown, a new cocktail-focused neighborhood bar located in River West at 694 North Milwaukee Avenue in Chicago, opened quietly this week and is ready and excited to serve. Sarah Syman is the brains behind the cocktail... — Updated 1/2/2020
East Maine District 63 teacher honored as 'Symetra Hero in the Classroom'
Symetra, Gallagher Benefit Services and the Chicago Bears have honored East Maine District 63's Apollo Elementary teacher Joana Sanchez as a "Symetra Hero in the Classroom." Sanchez... — Updated 12/17/2019
Magic Nails expands to Lemont Plaza
Magic Nails will join the lineup at Lemont Plaza, a premier shopping destination owned by GK Development Inc., with its eighth location. Located at1120 State St. in Lemont next to... — Updated 12/16/2019
Oakton associate professor of English receives prestigious fellowship
Oakton Community College Associate Professor of English Tina Fakhrid-Deen channeled her passion for creative writing to earn the 2020 winter/spring MacDowell Colony Fellowship.... — Updated 12/16/2019
Public Hearing for Park Ridge Tax Levy set for Dec. 16
A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for the City of Park Ridge, Cook County, Illinois for 2019 will be held on December 16, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the... — Updated 12/12/2019
Oakton leverages cannabis curriculum to create STEM pathway
A groundbreaking agreement between Oakton Community College and Northern Michigan University creates a first-of-its-kind educational pathway for students seeking to enter niche... — Updated 12/11/2019
Niles News Briefs
Niles West Bowler to Compete at State Good luck to Niles West bowler Alysee Yousfi who qualified for the Special Olympics State Bowling Tournament on December 7 in Peoria, IL. This is the second year that D219 has had a Special... — Updated 12/11/2019
Cook County Commissioner Larry Suffredin to hold property tax appeal workshops for Niles Township
The Cook County Board of Review will accept appeals from Niles Township property owners for 2019 assessments from Monday, December 9 - Tuesday, January 7, 2020. Sponsors include Cook County Commissioner Larry Suffredin, Cook... — Updated 12/9/2019
Cook County Sheriff's Police seeking information regarding vehicle in fatal hit-and-run in Proviso Township
Cook County Sheriff's Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a full-size General Motors SUV that struck and killed a 22-year-old man in unincorporated Proviso Townsh... — Updated 12/9/2019
Oakton's Nursing program ranked No. 5 in the state
Of the approximately 100 Illinois Board of Nursing approved schools that offer an associate degree in nursing, Oakton Community College ranks No. 5 and lands as the top-ranked such... — Updated 12/5/2019
Niles Briefs
The Future of Golf Mill Park The Village is collaborating with the Niles Park District to redevelop the Golf Mill Park located at Church Street and Cumberland Avenue, just south of Golf Mill Mall. The proposed plan is a reimagined... — Updated 12/4/2019
Niles Park District announces holiday events
Children will have an opportunity to enjoy Breakfast with Santa, skate with him and to create their own gingerbread houses at the Niles Park District this holiday season. Families... — Updated 12/4/2019
Program results in increase in repeat gun charges
Cook County State’s Attorney Kimberly Foxx announced data demonstrating that the Gun Crimes Strategies Unit (GCSU) – her office’s initiative of taking prosecutors out of the courtroom and putting them directly into police distr... — Updated 12/4/2019
Willow Creek Church welcomes gaither homecoming Christmas spectacular
Multi-Grammy Award winning recording artist, Bill Gaither will present the Gaither Christmas Homecoming music spectacular at the Willow Creek Church, located at 67 E Algonquin Road in South Barrington, IL, on Friday, December 6.... — Updated 12/3/2019
St. John Brebeuf announces first Queen of Hearts raffle winner
Jim Lange became the first winner of the St. John Brebeuf Queen of Hearts raffle when ticket #54 was pulled at the first drawing Wednesday, Nov. 27. His half of the pot was $795. A... — Updated 12/2/2019
Niles-Maine District Library wins Top Workplaces award
Niles-Maine District Library has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2019 honor for the first time by The Chicago Tribune. The Library is one of two libraries recognized on the list of 15... — Updated 11/27/2019
News Briefs
12 Leaf & Branch Collection Information The City of Des Plaines Publics Work Department is dedicated to assisting residents with the highest degree of service during leaf and branch collection season. Information about... — Updated 11/27/2019
The Niles Police Department second 'Cocoa with A Cop'
The Niles Police Department Crime Prevention Bureau would like to announce a holiday event, "Cocoa with a Cop". The event will be held on December 8, 2019 from 2– 4 p.m. at the N... — Updated 11/21/2019
Three December concerts at Oakton Brighten Holidays
Enjoy three nights of concerts by Oakton Community College's gifted student performers and exceptional music faculty. Performances are scheduled Dec. 4-6, at Oakton's Footlik... — Updated 11/21/2019
Koehnline Art Museum Exhibits works of David Bekker opens Dec. 5
Oakton Community College's Koehnline Museum of Art will display unique compositions by Works Progress Administration (WPA) Chicago artist David Bekker (1897-1956) Thursday, Dec. 5 t... — Updated 11/20/2019
Holiday Tree Lighting Friday, December 6th
Join the city of Des Plaines for the City of Des Plaines Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in Metropolitan Square on Friday, December 6th. Festivities start at 4 p.m. with [03]the Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Hand-decorated... — Updated 11/20/2019
Niles Township Food Pantry hopes to continue holiday success, giving
By the time the holiday season is over, Niles Township Food Pantry Manager Tony Araque and his team will have helped put a smile on the faces of many Niles Township families. That “team” is far-encompassing and includes ded... — Updated 11/20/2019
Police organize City-Wide Toys for Tots collection efforts
The Park Ridge Police Department is once again coordinating city-wide efforts to assist the United States Marine Corps Reserve in their annual Toys for Tots campaign. Toys for Tots distributes toys, games, and educational items to... — Updated 11/20/2019
Park Ridge encourages giving in 2019 Citywide Food Drive
The City of Park Ridge has kicked-off the annual citywide, non-perishable food drive. Collection containers will be placed at various locations throughout the City; please see the full list below. Collection will continue until... — Updated 11/20/2019
Kiwanis seek donations for Holiday Food Drive
The Park Ridge Kiwanis Club is again working with Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 to provide holiday food baskets to families in need. There are about 180 families in need throughout District 64 this year. The goal is to... — Updated 11/20/2019
