Niles, IL News
Niles, IL News
Niles police, Golf Mill partner for child safety
Morton Grove martial arts school wins fight to stay open
EDUCATION IN FOCUS Walking for water
Fun-seekers pool resources in Niles when economy dips
Mayor, trustees wrestle over Niles village manager appointment
Niles library officials get peek at upgrade designs
New trustee appointed to Niles Library Board
Niles looks to put new face on biz community
Property Transfers
1.5 million people to use Midway, O’Hare this holiday weekend
Niles Community Calendar for the week of May 31, 2012
Niles Community Calendar for the week of May 24, 2012
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POLL: What is your most anticipated summer adventure movie?
Study says Chicago traffic congestion actually got better
Police Week service in Park Ridge honors sacrifices of ‘unsung heroes’
From Maine South kid to Jersey Boy
Woman makes concrete career plans in Morton Grove family business
Cook County Property Transfers for the week of May 24, 2012
American Legion gun range in Morton Grove shuttered over liability issues
Measures taken to improve order, transparency of Niles library board
Niles VFW commander: Remember meaning of Memorial Day
He’s a Niles metal-money merchant — to coin a term
For some veterans, Cold War is other ‘Forgotten War’
Voterama in Congress, week ending May 18, 2012
Doughnuts and donations in store June 1 in Niles
Frosty Penguin in Park Ridge: Not ‘Happy Feet,’ frozen treats
Teen bands from across area compete in Park Ridge
Niles Community Calendar for the week of May 24, 2012
District 207 disputes national ranking snubs of Maine East, West
Suburbs on alert, but so far little impact from NATO
For guys, it’s still more ‘schleppy’ than preppy
District 207 disputes national ranking snubs of Maine East, South
POLL: What are your plans for Memorial Day?
Suit: Let disabled athletes go to IHSA state meet
District 207 disputes national ranking snubs of Maine East, South
Park Ridge baby boutique more than moms might be a-Kustum-ed to
Rain doesn’t put damper on Morton Grove farmers market preview
‘Thing that makes my mom special is she’s my mom’
Cook County Property Transfers for the week of May 17, 2012
Hynes School crossing guard not going to slow down or stop anytime soon
Family-run garden center in Niles sows seeds of success
Golf Mill programs challenge seniors to be fittest of the mall
Golf Mill gift expo helps visitors wrap up Mother’s Day shopping
New arbor era takes root with oak tree planting in Niles
Nursing home joins protest of Medicaid cuts
Niles Historical Museum presents ‘Stars of Silver Screen’
Road rage blamed for damage to Norridge man’s vehicle in Park Ridge
For guys, it’s still more ‘schleppy’ than preppy
Voterama in Congress, week ending May 11, 2012
Katrina film a reminder of importance of preparedness
Niles Community Calendar for the week of May 17, 2012
POLL: Who is your favorite television mom?
Winnetka Presbyterian Church and Muslim center start partnership
Park Ridge bridal couture store married to idea of perfect dress
Norwegian Constitution Day parade returns to Park Ridge May 20
Seeing double? Fourteen sets of twins in Niles West H.S. class
Park Ridge Police: Niles driver left scene after traffic-signal collision
Students set out to prove Earth Day is year-round
Niles West might have record-setting number of twins
Cook County Property Transfers for the week of May 10, 2012
Golf students have same goal, just different way of getting there
Pioneer writer Irv Leavitt awarded Lisagor
Having stable friendships is mane concern for Morton Grove woman
Family fashion outfit in Morton Grove helps dress up special occasions
Lightning crashes Park Ridge family’s party
Niles West could have record-setting number of twins
Seeing double? Fourteen sets of twins in Niles North H.S. class
Students set out to prove Earth Day is year-round
Culver 6th-grader dances way into hearts of Irish kin
Niles WWII vet gets hero’s welcome
Storm causes tree to fall on house in Niles
Maine South student newspaper earns press association’s top honor
Story earns Park Ridge native an achievement award
As township supervisor Teschky neutral on annexation
Niles Community Calendar for the week of May 10, 2012
Maine South teachers bust a move at benefit
Niles man charged in alleged attempt to smother mother with pillow
Maine South teachers bust a move at benefit
Revenue sharing pact sells taxing bodies on Morton Grove TIF
POLL: How often do you use reusable bags at the grocery store?
Maine South students advance in history contest
Task force: Annex all unincorprated areas in Cook County
Park Ridge couple’s software firm stays ahead of curve for 30 years
License suspension enough to drive Park Ridge youngsters not to drink
Niles trustees stingy with details of village manager buyout offer
Technician earns crime-scene certification
District 67’s ‘Bids for Kids’ raises $21K for classroom tech
Healthy Kids Day gets moving at Niles YMCA against childhood obesity
Emerson students go the extra mile to fight breast cancer
Autism advocate moonlighting as new village manager
Willows students stage ‘Beauty and the Beast’
Cook County Property Transfers for the week of May 3, 2012
Voterama in Congress for the week ending April 27, 2012
The Chicago area’s 20 most dangerous intersections
Earlier Cook County property tax bills could catch some short of cash
Leakage leads to closure of Community Center spa
Roses in bloom at Niles annual awards night
Niles Community Calendar for the week of May 3, 2012
Marsha Warnick honored for Maine Twp. Service
Realty Insites: True green homes go beyond the lawn
New yogurt shop hopes to put customers over the ‘moon’
Morton Grove shop helps women say ‘yes’ to the perfect dress
911 dispatch center is first link in emergency response
911 dispatch center is first link in emergency response
Park Ridge Park District hosts Earth Day events
Figure skater’s career got off the ice in Niles, Park Ridge
Fee for lunchtime supervision eliminated in District 64
‘Sticker Shock’ campaign aims to stop underage drinking
Cook County Property Transfers for the week of April 26, 2012
Maine South’s ‘Chicago’ sets stage for ‘edgier’ school theater
Niles Ethics Board defers decision on new disclosure proposal
Debate over outside legal counsel hints at Niles village manager exit
Hadassah centennial to be honored
Hadassah centennial to be honored by Chicago chapter
Revelers at Niles library share what Earth Day means to them
Morton Grove water pump maker adopts sustainable business model
Cook County Property Transfers for the week of April 26, 2012
Voterama in Congress for the week ending April 20, 2012
Niles Community Calendar for the week of April 26, 2012
Heart leads Wilmette science student to fashion
Parents’ role vital in helping teens make safe choices
Park Ridge neighbors not partial to Whole Foods
District 64 program gets girls talking about topic of growing concern
At new Niles frozen-yogurt store, being self-serving is encouraged
Niles cop fired in 2010 ordered reinstated
Man drowns in pond after apparent swan attack in Maine Township
Niles officials: Cut-rate water was for limited time only
Plans advance for $4M renovation at Niles library
District 71’s student-services director resigns
Notre Dame College Prep president marks half-century in priesthood
District 64 school board divided on hiring tech coaches
Weigh in on school-building needs for District 64 master plan
Area high school students seek to improve the world
District 64 putting on bicycle helmet sale
Internet-safety seminar offered at Emerson School
Suburboddity: Friar Tuck would be an improvement
Former NFL player, aunt talk to Golf students about living with blood disease
Cook County Property Transfers for the week of April 19, 2012
NFL star, aunt talk to Golf students about living with blood disease
4-year-old rescued from pool in Des Plaines
Recipients of Niles’ annual hometown awards announced
Suburboddity: Friar Tuck would be an improvement ...
Niles Community Calendar for the week of April 19, 2012
Gang members sought in Maine Township beating
Pipe-bomb suspects sought in trio of Maine Township incidents
Barista returns to the grind after hiatus
ComEd, government leaders unveil plan to better manage outages
Morton Grove teen charged in thefts, arson
Teen driver blames shoe in collision at Maine South
Niles West High zoning change is only a formality
911 dispatcher describes rush, reward of heeding calls for help
Niles West zoning change only a formality
Rabbit season! Bunny drops by to wish Niles families a hoppy spring
District 207 names April’s ‘Best’ students
Area women join forces for ‘Power Hour’ in Morton Grove
Seventh-grade scientists from Park Ridge school experiment with success
Niles Community Calendar for the week of April 12, 2012
Loan program combines costs
Newfangled hall monitor combats bullies with kindness
Maine South wants you to go to ‘Chicago’
District 207 earns 2012 Bright Red Apple Award
Niles trustees debate pay bonuses, more personal days for workers
District 207 board tackles money management
Overnight ramp closure scheduled for tollway in NW suburbs
Northridge track coach enjoys life spent on the run
Death of Niles man struck by Metra train in Morton Grove ruled suicide
Niles police: Phone solicitors not with us
Niles trustees OK $100K purchase of video system to televise meetings
Programs on deck at Niles library for Titanic sinking centennial
Park Ridge teen band showcase Bobbapalooza returns, bigger than ever
Park Ridge barbershop cuts across generations
District 64 to seek city of Park Ridge’s OK for flood-control project
District 207 annual fundraiser set for April 12
New Cook County tax website debuts
Maine Township emergency management director earns excellence award
Cook County property transfers for the week of April 5, 2012
Voterama in Congress for the week ending March 30, 2012
County honors Skokie’s ELL Parent Center director
Tollway construction starting — meaning possible delays
We broke all sorts of warmth records in March — except one
Foreclosure prevention workshop gets ‘tremendous response’
Lights to dim at Wrigley for Earth Hour
Several Chicago-area Mega Millions players came close to jackpot
Niles trustees work to whittle down general fund deficit
Niles library’s business manager with DUI record quits to avoid being fired
Oakton president is state’s ‘Most powerful, Influential’ woman
Metra train strikes, kills man in Morton Grove
New forum at Park Ridge church vows open, objective discussion of faith
His name is mud — sort of
Niles Community Calendar for the week of April 5, 2012
Niles Historical Society’s ‘Rat Pack’ party takes revelers back to swingin’ times
Maine Township trustee to open Park Ridge law office
Homemade explosives left outside Maine Township home
Examining the costs, benefits of public’s right to know
Niles trustees reject sales-tax hike for Golf Mill mall
Brickton center director makes work of art in Park Ridge
Anesthesiologists society national headquarters leaving Park Ridge after half-century
Maine South team succeeds making it more complicated than it needs to be
TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: Guard yourself against accidental drug overdose
For Niles restaurateur, sharing Nepal’s culture is an art form
Loss of fourth principal in 5 years troubles District 64 supporters
Cook County property transfers for the week of March 29, 2012
Home-and-garden shows coming to area
Illinois Lottery begins selling tickets online
Voterama in Congress for the week ending March 23, 2012
Online Illinois lottery ticket sales begin Sunday
Local periodontist addresses gum disease
Police: 1 drunk driver causes 2 hit-and-run crashes in 2 towns on same night
Audition April 1 for community music showcase at Niles library
Niles residents complete emergency-response training
School to honor late music teacher with memorial Mass
Notre Dame Military Night features Vietnam play, Q-and-A with war veterans
DAR names American History Scholars and Good Citizens
Class sizes will continue to rise with teacher pay: District 63 superintendent
Park Ridge musher reluctantly recounts Iditarod rescue
Niles residents absorb information about flood-relief program, projects
Maine East High School’s diversity celebrated at annual event
No new school-shooter drills planned for District 207 schools
Area allergists, pharmacists report early influx of relief seekers
Niles Community Calendar for the week of March 29, 2012
Incoming students’ readiness concerning District 219
Cool-down likely ends summer-like heat wave
Niles trustees examine 2013 budget deficits
Ross reopens after water leak damages Niles department store
Maine East contest winner: That’s ‘Mr. Demon’ to you!
Elements Massage to open at former Al’s Beef site in Park Ridge
Some Metra trains delayed on Milwaukee District North Line
Supporters disappointed by referendums’ failure in District 67
Woman charged in two NW suburban hit-and-run crashes
Another 80-degree day, another record
State unemployment rate drops; 6,500 jobs added in February
Before noon, another record high temp set
Officials: Summer temps causing ‘dangerously high’ tree pollen levels
Morton Grove voters harness power to choose electricity provider
District 67 referendums rejected by small margin
Primary a cakewalk for seven-term Congresswoman
Results show light election day turnout in Cook County
Reports point to light election day turnout in Cook County
Feeling hot? Chicago beats another warm record for March
Parents renew request for signals at Maine South-student crossing
Winter? What winter? Park Ridge enjoys record winter warmth
Parents renew request for signals at Maine South-student crossing
District 63 officials OK superintendent’s contract, student fee hike
Evanston wants to turn on water spigot for more customers
District 64 may close campuses for lunch to ease fee burden
Comment on proposed flood-control solutions at open house
Music is instrumental in life of songwriters group co-founder
Niles school flies flags to clear air on environmental conditions
Niles trustees debate level of pension funding in 2013 budget
Cook County property transfers for the week of March 22
Another day, another record could be broken in ‘historic’ warm streak
Pension, building maintenance costs taint District 63’s financial forecast
District 63 officials OKs superintendent’s contract, student fee hike
Voterama in Congress for the week ending March 16, 2012
Record high temperature set for fifth consecutive day
Maine South junior sends smiles to sick kids with greeting-card effort
Maine Township collects books for troops, vets
Lincoln principal promoted to assistant superintendent
Niles Community Calendar for the week March 22, 2012
Oakton to break ground on new $39M building April 5
None injured in kitchen fire in Niles apartment
Record-breaking warmth possible Wednesday
Park Ridge aldermen favor contributing to Evanston water line study
Park Ridge church’s annual ‘Beatles Night’ features Fab Four faves
No cause determined yet in death of Des Plaines man at Park Ridge apartment
City of Park Ridge found liable in boy’s death, ordered to pay $5M
Competition getting heated for Morton Grove baker
Niles retiree makes second career of volunteering
Cook County property transfers for the week of March 15
Some Niles voters to decide on pair of District 67 referendums
Unpaid Niles police fines to be seized from tax returns
Cook County GOP voting up 77 percent
Pioneer Profile: Competition getting heated for Morton Grove baker
Taste of Morton Grove raises $45K for local organizations
Springlike escape for Chicago in last week of winter
Voterama in Congress for the week ending March 9, 2012
K-9 visit adds bite to Northridge Prep law enforcement class
Niles Community Calendar for March 15, 2012
Culver School administrators receive pay raises
District 71 now debt-free: superintendent
Sexy burger ad’s success is music to Park Ridge man’s ears
Members sought for Niles future-planning group
Real estate information goes green
District 71 adds tech specialist for troubleshooting support
District 71 board member announces resignation
Burglary victims have chance to get stuff back in Park Ridge
Dissolution of special-ed program cited in majority of 25 layoffs in District 207
Around the world in 3 hours: Maine East hosts International Celebration
Mark Twain school locked down amid false report of man with knife
Victims of suburban burglary ring have chance to get their stuff back in Park Ridge
Benefit in name of Park Ridge murder victim raises $2,300
Sexy burger ad’s success story is music to Park Ridge producer’s ears
Morton Grove demonstration shows value of sprinklers in fire suppression
District 64 board heeds residents’ choice of flood-control plans, saves $300K
Niles man wins $2M on scratch-off lottery ticket
Niles library trustees move forward with plans for $5M renovation
Agent hired to sell house donated for art scholarship program
Polar ice cop? Niles officer takes plunge for purpose
Police brutality charges in ’06 case against Park Ridge cop dismissed
Task force studies camera as railroad-crossing safety measure in Park Ridge
New O’Hare impact study for Park Ridge not cleared for takeoff by FAA
Two more pertussis cases reported in District 64
Park Ridge barbershop lands Oprah extreme-makeover alum
Maine East alum donates ‘Kuehl’ $10K for disease studies
Field School’s annual musical production goes hysterical for Hollywood
Trouble brews for Maine South student charged in coffee-cup theft
Not everyone sold on proposed tax hike at Golf Mill mall in Niles
Niles aldermen OK funding for Evanston pipeline study
Girl Scouts gather at Morton Grove library for centennial tea party
Cook County Property Transfers for the week of March 8, 2012
Three accused of concealing man’s death in Park Ridge apartment
Pastor’s home razed at Morton Grove church
Taste of Morton Grove returns for two-dozenth helping
Niles Community Calendar for the week March 8, 2012
Morton Gove Oscars party a golden opportunity to raise vaccine awareness
Man beaten, robbed while walking in Maine Township: Sheriff’s Police
Tax hike, bond issue sought for improvements at District 67 schools
Voterama in Congress for the week ending March 2, 2012
Strange week in weather continues, rain and snow expected Friday
School shooter drill prepares Maine South to face emergency
New administrator appointed in District 64
Public forums to share plan for District 64 facilities
Park Ridge City Council postpones action on Evanston water-line study
District 219: Bids approved, Niles North pool construction to start
Maine South High School names ‘Hawk Pride’ students
‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’ opens March 2 at Maine East
Registration for District 64’s ‘Worlds of Wonder’ starts March 1
Niles North chess team is state champ again
Property Transfers
Kids get chance to ‘snake’ a peek at Morton Grove library
Maine Township man charged after ignoring order to stay away from girl, 15
Maine Township man named in Chicago Crime Commission’s ‘Gang Book’
Niles North chess team are state champs again
Niles’ new complaint filed later than expected in Glenview water-rate dispute
Nelson School Fun Fair lives up to name
Schools, villages renew fight against ‘zero’ tax cap
Man robs Niles bank branch
Winds whip up through west, northwest suburbs
Suburban Cook County’s Early Voting starts Monday at 43 locations
Niles Community Calendar for March 1, 2012
LA Fitness in Morton Grove reopens after sanitary conditions addressed
Park Ridge native featured in play on Chicago’s North Side
Park Ridge hookah lounge proposal up in smoke
Get a shovel, it’s still winter
A bit of good news for housing market
Snow to taper off late Friday morning
Three-car crash injures Niles police officers
Conflict of interest clause for village workers advanced by Niles Ethics Board
Winter storm bears down with 7 inches of snow possible
Sanitary issues cited in village’s closing of Morton Grove fitness club
Winter storm warning issued, 6 inches of snow possible
Niles North teacher, coach charged with child exploitation
Park Ridge police: Strangling victim, alleged killer were ‘in business together’
Niles attorney: Only 20 percent of Glenview’s water bill up for debate
Krug named publisher of Pioneer Press
Library leaders lobby Illinois congressmen over funding
Cook County Property Transfers for Feb. 23, 2012
Voterama in Congress for the week ending Feb. 17
Niles Community Calendar for Feb. 23, 2012
Five more students join growing list of District 64 pertussis diagnoses
Maine South production of ‘The Tempest’ blows through town Feb. 23-25
Golf course bridge replacement kicks off Niles Park District’s pre-spring projects
District 63 to hire Nelson School’s first assistant principal
District 207 wireless upgrades to quintuple schools’ capacity
Some neighbors feel put out by proposed hookah lounge in Park Ridge
Park Ridge Community Church serves up pasta with a purpose
Emerson School student keeps eye on philanthropy with project
Chicago man charged with murder in Park Ridge strangling death
Niles North teacher, coach charged with child sex crime
Green light imminent for traffic enforcement cameras in Morton Grove
Study would determine cost of Evanston water line to Park Ridge
Park Ridge police announce ‘person of interest’ in homicide investigation
Cameras could be used to enforce law at Park Ridge railroad crossings
Fire damages Park Ridge condominium building
Cook County Property Transfers for Feb. 16, 2012
Niles Township residents can appeal property taxes until Feb. 22
Students guide visitors through a night at the ‘Museum’ at Northridge Prep
Niles officials weigh in on Attorney General’s ComEd criticism
Voterama in Congress, week ending Feb. 10, 2012
Snow, warmer temperatures expected this week
Mexican food chain makes fresh start in Niles
Niles Township residents can appeal property taxes until Feb. 22
Last day to register for primary is Feb. 21
District 63 breaks down barriers to walking, biking to school
Niles Fire Department commemorates 100 years of community service
‘Heart Health’ is focus of event at Golf Mill mall in Niles
Kirk moved to Chicago rehab center
Police ID body found in Park Ridge commuter lot, investigate as homicide
Niles Community Calendar for Feb. 16, 2012
New signs call on motorists to hang up in school zones
Snow makes its way back to the area Friday
Maine South students mark last day of Chinese New Year celebration
Park Ridge Catholic school touts its ‘Blue Ribbon’ status
Park Ridge Teen Center to get boost from local nonprofit
Park Ridge Police investigate second suspicious death
Park Ridge suicide victim identified
Catholic cemeteries offer to bury 300 bodies stacked at morgue
Special Gifts program combines therapy, performance art
Emergency exercise set for Maine South
Judge: Niles must turn over docs in water dispute
Maine South Hawkettes finish 4th in national high kick contest
Could Grammy gig be Park Ridge band’s big ‘Break’?
Third Maine South student has chicken pox
Gov. Quinn signs bill to allow speed cameras near schools, parks
Cook County Property Transfers for Feb. 9, 2012
District 64 contest helps students learn to love science
Sen. Kirk upgraded to ‘good’ condition, watched Super Bowl
Niles woman injured in alcohol-rated crash in Northfield
Voterama in Congress for the week ending Feb. 3, 2012
Metra cancels two trains, others slowed after freight train derailment
Program at Culver School challenges students to start chain reaction of kindness
District 64 hires familiar firm for Carpenter asbestos bid
Buyers beware: Condo associations may have pitfalls
Volunteer panel set to examine finances, advise District 64
Hearing on quarter-cent tax hike at Golf Mill mall in Niles slated for Feb. 28
Someone may be coming to collect from students who owe money in District 207
Niles Community Calendar for Feb. 9, 2012
Man’s body found in Park Ridge woods
Students urged to take risks, make mistakes at District 67 career day
Widow support group offers comfort in good company
Washington student diagnosed with pertussis
Pride of Lincoln Park Zoo, Adelor the lion euthanized
Chicago-bound Amtrak train hits vehicle near Ann Arbor
Is this winter or spring? Neither. It’s Chicago
Lincoln 7th-grader advances in Scripps spelling bee
Maine South Hawkettes head to national dance contest this weekend
District 64 registration dates scheduled
Owning American Science & Surplus ‘ideal job’ for Cable
Small earthquake shakes McHenry County
FBI investigating suspicious material found at Israeli consulate in Loop
Mulligan withdraws write-in candidacy, citing party ‘gamesmanship’
Cook County Property Transfers for Feb. 2, 2012
Area artist’s work on exhibit at Brickton Art Center starting Feb. 4
Suspicious material found at Israeli Consulate in Loop
Former Survivor member sues Gingrich for using ‘Eye of Tiger’
District 67 PTA throws ‘International Celebration of Cultures’
DISTRICT 64 Teachings of the tribe
Sen. Mark Kirk upgraded to fair condition
Preckwinkle to meet with worried ministers about morgue mess
Former massage parlor owner convicted of human trafficking
Metra fare increases begin Wednesday
Heating bills bucking upward trend
Snow likely before lengthy warm up
ME’s office budget 25 percent less than when Preckwinkle took office
Niles Community Calendar for Feb. 2, 2012
Mold is hot issue in home sales
Two more District 64 students diagnosed with pertussis
Food Network’s ‘Sandwich King’ features slice of Park Ridge life
Voterama in Congress for the week ending Jan. 27
Gangs using social media to spread violence
Quinn: Raise dropout age to 18
Preckwinkle on county morgue mess: People will ‘lose their jobs’
Shedd Aquarium adopts orphaned sea otter
Illinois revamps School Report Cards
3 white teens accused of putting noose around black teen’s neck
Flood-control tax hike passes in Niles
Kirk undergoes more surgery to relieve brain swelling
Maine South wrestler diagnosed with contagious skin infection
Illinois gun licenses up 6.1%
GOP hopeful for 9th Congress seat off March 20 ballot
Illinois abortions at record low
District 64 flood-control solution hinges on student safety issue
Case of chicken pox reported on top of pertussis diagnosis at Maine South
Candidate off March 20 ballot
Sen. Mark Kirk has stroke, could have problems with left arm, leg
Village of Niles responds to winter’s second major snowstorm
Quarter-cent sales tax hike would fund flood relief, pensions in Niles
Panel wants to promote Niles’ awards on new plaza sign
Niles Ethics Board examines village employees’ service on outside committees
Stevenson students triumph in book ‘Battle’
OK given for renovation design to begin for Niles Public Library
Niles, Morton Grove police officials: Courthouse closures just shift burden
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk has stroke, could have problems with left arm, leg
Sheriff’s Police award nominations sought by Maine Township
Gas leak near Gemini Junior High School in Niles causes minimal disruption
Cook County Property Transfers for Jan. 26, 2012
Group gets jump on India’s Republic Day celebration
How to tell if you’ve had a stroke
Preckwinkle sends staff to fix morgue problems
Suburboddities: From the files of Police Blotter
Storm response in high gear as snow begins to pile up
Suburban man charged with shaking his infant son
Niles Community Calendar for Jan. 26, 2012
Voterama in Congress, legislative week ending Jan. 20
7 Old Country Buffets close in region
Perks Cafe lets kids learn while they earn in Morton Grove
6 inches of snow possible Friday
Newcomers get chance to warm up to Oakton Ice Arena in Park Ridge
Maine South student diagnosed with pertussis
27,000 hired in Illinois through federal tax credit
Boston Market in Park Ridge closed after attic blaze
Maine South volleyball fundraiser aims for spike in ADHD awareness
Park Ridge church becomes ‘reconciling congregation,’ welcomes LGBT community
Youth eduction grant awarded to Brickton Art Center in Park Ridge
Cook County Property Transfers for Jan. 19, 2012
Commissioner comes up with compromise on Cook County courthouse closures
FBI: Edison Park man planned phony Bin Laden threats from Park Ridge home
Cost of Chicago taxicab ride to go up $1
5 inches of snow possible as winter weather returns
Priest stands up for funny side of faith
Citizens Utility Board offers tips on saving cash
Citizens Utility Board offers tips on saving cash
Longtime Niles restaurant owner killed in India crash mourned by workers
Cook County Property Transfers for Jan. 19, 2012
Warmup will be brief; freezing rain and snow in the forecast
Niles police: Hit-and-run injury among snow-related accidents
Maine South’s Orchesis dance team has all the ‘Elements’ to entertain
St. Paul Catholic school in Park Ridge celebrates Blue Ribbon recognition
Park Ridge priest stands up for funny side of faith
‘No immediate threat’ of low-level radiation from Bed, Bath and Beyond tissue box holders
Niles Community Calendar for Jan. 19, 2012
Chicago Fed chief defends housing suggestions
Bed, Bath and Beyond removes radioactive tissue box holders
Village of Niles plows through year’s first big snow
Report: Catholic schools enrollment improving
Student offered ride by suspicious man near Park Ridge train station
Niles ready for worst, but not expecting much out of first big snow
Foreclosures forecast to rise this year, but worst is behind us
Consumer debt tops annual complaint list
Chicago weather: 4 to 8 inches of snow coming
Back to reality: 4 to 8 inches of snow coming
Orchesis to perform this weekend at Maine South
No snow? No problem, at Brickton Art Center snowman workshop
Class rank nixed once and for all by District 207 school board
First significant snowfall likely Thursday, weather service says
Rehab center in Niles aims for upscale-hotel feel
Business owner Gordon Faller was one of founding Niles Chamber members
New law mandates e-waste recycling
Village of Niles: Grant to assist homes damaged in ’08 flood
District 64 Community Finance Committee to meet Jan. 17, 25
Niles police chief weighs in on new state laws
Culver School hopes to start cheerful chain reaction in Niles
Niles Fire Department collects toys for children
Niles police share tips on preventing auto burglary
Brothers hope firefighter-themed sub shop catches in Niles
Cook County Property Transfers for Jan. 12, 2012
Pair of referendums seek tax hikes for District 67 programs, buildings
Niles Community Calendar for Jan. 12, 2012
Advocate Lutheran General news for Jan. 12, 2012
Feds seek dismissal of suit filed by Park Ridge widow of grizzly victim
Charity’s 2012 fundraising gets early boost from Park Ridge businessman
Park Ridge artist created the cartoon bugs used in Raid ads
Park Ridge artist created famous Raid-ad bugs
Lola’s Diner preserves ’50s feel of Park Ridge predecessor
Short-lived cold front gives way to warmer weather
Buckle up: New safety laws in effect
Strong winds, wintery mix expected to ring in the New Year
Plane clips fence with wing at O’Hare
Dean’s daughter, 6, makes baby blankets
Cook County to close suburban courthouses on weekends
Niles Library trustees vote again to pay off bonds early
Maine East’s ‘Poverty Project’ depicts life of the poor through art
Property transfers for Jan. 5, 2012
Maine East alumni raise $15,000 for school health center
St. John Brebeuf students enjoy neighborhood caroling
Cook County to close suburban courthouses on weekends
Niles battery shop keeps electronics going and going and going....
Land swap between Niles Park District and fruit market negotiated
Cook County picnic permits on sale Jan. 3
Park Ridge Senior Center manager plans own retirement
Come Jan. 1, back seat riders must buckle up
CTA construction, delays to follow holiday schedule this week
New year should bring happier housing market
Firearms, drug charges for Park Ridge man in Niles
Botched vote cancels Niles library bond payoff
Cops: Niles man parked stolen cars on tracks for thrills
Voterama in Congress, legislative week ending Dec. 23
Maine Township man allegedly threatens neighbor with knife
Cook County Property Transfers for Dec. 29, 2011
Niles Community Calendar for Dec. 29, 2011
Donations sought for roof repairs on Park Ridge’s Iannelli Studios
Giant menorah lights up 1st day of Hanukkah in Niles
Design work on Carpenter projects is a go
Report holiday drunk drivers, get $100
Festive Niles Township pantry party helps those in need
Morton Grove house totally decked out for holidays
City of Park Ridge eyes tapping Evanston as water provider
PARK DISTRICT Seniors sway survey, want park restrooms, outdoor pool
TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: Tips for a warm, safe holiday
No Christmas trees, no Christmas trees...
Sunday Supper at Park Ridge church nourishes those in need
Some straight couples opting for civil unions
77 unclaimed Lottery tickets worth $2.4M
Park Ridge church’s holiday pageant retells story of Christmas
Residents support cancelled tennis camp
Cook County Property Transfers for Dec. 22, 2011
Niles police chief disagrees with consultant’s staffing recommendations
Live radio show highlights village of Niles
Residents offer support for cancelled tennis camp
Win a trip to one of Niles’ Sister Cities
Wintry mix expected Tuesday, freezing possible
Tollway construction suspended to ease traffic
Niles Community Calendar for Dec. 22, 2011
Day of beauty at Park Ridge children’s hospital helps patients have a lovely stay
McTeacher’s Night benefit raises $1,200K for District 207 health center
Niles trustees learn quality is key to meeting-broadcast viewership
County drops probe of donations to Assessor Berrios from tax attorneys
Wrong-way driver on Edens charged with DUI
Area U.S. Marshals task force makes 50,000th arrest
Construction complete on new Tri-State exit ramp
Newa New Year event at Morton Grove Civic Center celebrates rich Nepal culture
State: Company sells fraudulent health insurance policies
Cook County wants to crack down on vacant buildings
Man killed in salt-truck fall
NTSB urges national ban on cellphone use while driving
Officials warn of whooping cough outbreak: 1,149 cases in state
Second student’s diagnosis makes four pertussis cases in District 64
District 63 board finalizes $3.7 percent tax hike
Man killed after fall onto salt truck tool
District 64 mulls $46M in maintenance work over 10 years
Chicago settles with victims of police wrongdoing for $4 million
Tax breaks for Sears, CME passed by House
Illinois House OKs tax breaks for Sears, CME
Golf School student turns learning disability into mentoring tool
Niles Public Library ready for post-holiday tech surge this year
Police offer holiday safety tips
Safety touted after stranger follows Gemini Junior High student
Student investigators comb crime scene in new Northridge Prep course
Advent activities teach St. John Brebeuf students about birth of Christ
St. John Brebeuf School’s largest fundraiser an elegant affair
Illinois House OKs tax breaks for Sears, CME
Cook County Property Transfers for Dec. 15, 2011
Work to begin on Chicago-Moline rail route
District 207 school board OKs 3.4-percent levy hike
Niles library’s reading club hopes to ignite interest with Kindle Fire contest
New outdoor rink expands opens up ice options in Niles
District 207 volunteers team up for night of food, folks and fundraising
Whole Foods eyes Park Ridge location
Niles Community Calendar for Dec. 15, 2011
First snow followed by fatal crashes: One on Ike, two on I-80
District 207 hires new special education director
Software issue triggers charges, refunds for I-PASS users
Voterama in Congress, legislative week ending Dec. 9
Sun-Times Charity Trust awards “Sun Shine Project” grants
‘Sorry’ Blagojevich gets 14-year prison sentence
Season’s first accumulation of snow Thursday night — or not
Maine South Constitution Team advances to national finals in D.C.
‘The Nutcracker’ returns for 36th year to Park Ridge school
Carpenter School fourth-grader’s pertussis diagnosis follows staff case
‘The Nutcracker’ returns for 36th year to Park Ridge school
Bethlehem Walk visitors shepherded through biblical scenes at Park Ridge church
Maine South Constitution Team advances to national finals in D.C.
Maine East’s Winter Holiday Concert scheduled for Dec. 11
Pair of Maine South students ace ACT
Trio of Park Ridge crashes caused by 3 drivers damage 11 cars, 1 mailbox
Carpenter School fourth-grader’s pertussis diagnosis follows staff case
Morton Grove leaders react to No. 3 ‘Best Place’ designation
Takeover of Morton Grove fitness club goes through to chagrin of some
Service offered by Skokie church for those hurting for holidays
Golf School geography bee winner hopes for place in state contest
TIF district proposed for ‘blighted’ shopping center in Morton Grove
Late start to snowy season
Park Ridge actor does Kelsey Grammer’s dirty work in ‘Boss’
Toni Preckwinkle hits goals, ruffles feathers in County Board
Cook County Property Transfers for Dec. 8, 2011
Niles Community Calendar for Dec. 8, 2011
High-end homes selling again; Lake Forest leads way
Voterama in Congress, legislative week ending Dec. 2
Niles man among 5 accused of ruse burglary targeting seniors
Grape tomatoes pulled from shelves in Illinois after Salmonella scare
Illinois 7th in U.S. for HIV/AIDS cases
Benefit exhibit in Park Ridge boasts work by 50 artists
Maine Township emergency workers honored for Chicago Marathon save
Park Ridge hospital gala raises $250K
Poverty rates have increased in the area
Prosecutors: Give Blagojevich 15-20 years in prison
Two District 64 staff members diagnosed with whooping cough
Food Pantry in great need of monetary donations
Park Ridge has Christmas-themed events aplenty this week
Civil union couples now can file joint state tax returns
Wind, rain to whip up strong waves; snow possible to south
Cook County Property Transfers for Dec. 1, 2011
American Legion rolls out red carpet for servicemen during Thanksgiving in Morton Grove
Lincoln Park Zoo baby gorilla dies
New security cameras at L stops ready six week early
Endangered gorilla born at Lincoln Park Zoo
More than 50 arrested in holiday retail theft rings
Niles Township District 219 aims at curriculum change
Death came just as U.S. was about to honor Morton Grove man
Program at District 67 promotes Internet safety for kids
Cook County Property Transfers for Nov. 24, 2011
Morton Grove named No. 3 among ‘Best Places to Raise Kids’
Burr Ridge bank turns away a one-buck charge
Voterama in Congress for legislative week ending Nov. 18
Metra unable to make platform announcements
Showcase a sweet opportunity for Niles sugar sculptor
Preckwinkle offers more money for health and dental care for the poor
No change? That Salvation Army bell ringer might take plastic
TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: This holiday season, help fight food insecurity
Metal detector enthusiast finds more than lost change with hobby
Maine South High School’s annual variety show starts Nov. 17
Maine Township’s FISH service marks 40th year driving folks to doctor
District 64 bullying workshop tackles complex problem
Birth certificates of Illinois adoptees available starting Tuesday
Cook County Property Transfers for Nov. 17, 2011
Maine Township’s Teschky named Supervisor of Year at statewide conference
Oakton students brave cold for homeless
Prescription drug dangers on rise for youths
North suburban brothers convicted of home-repair fraud
District 207 board OKs tentative 3.4-percent levy hike
Dart on Cook County Jail: Less inmates, but longer jail stays
Referendum would decide fate of Recorder of Deeds
Voterama in Congress for the legislative week ending Nov. 11, 2011
A sliver of good news in housing numbers
Metra board approves 25% fare hike
Cook County doctor overpaid $80,000 while on leave
Pioneer Page Turners: Live chat
District 207 school board bumps up tentative tax levy
Maine Township trustee tabbed for state Civil Service panel
Financial literacy class recipients earn Illinois Saves accounts
Cook County Property Transfers for Nov. 11, 2011
Hinsdale’s Robert Crown Center for Health Education offers online resource for parents
Cook County Property Transfers for Nov. 3, 2011
‘Xanadu’ musical opens at Niles West
Insurance group: Halloween can be less scary with some precautions
Halloween a fright night for impaired drivers: AAIM
Commissioner, some aldermen agree: Give tickets for small pot busts
Voterama in Congress for the legislative week ending Oct. 28
Obama’s HARP plan is not music to economist’s ears
Only half of Cook County workers took unpaid days
Illinois Senate overrides Gov. Quinn’s veto of ComEd rate-hike bill
Widow of Park Ridge man killed by grizzly sues
State investigating ‘test irregularities’ at 33 public schools
Coaching program helps District 64 teachers learn new technology
Alert: Man photographed girl walking home from Maine South
Grocery chain eyes Park Ridge location
Scott Turow talks about truth of war in new book on Park Ridge stop
Jurors asked to dig deeper under Preckwinkle’s proposed budget
Cook County Property Transfers for Oct. 27, 2011
Victims of Flight 191 crash remembered at memorial dedication
SKOKIE VOICE School leaders address big issues at forum
Lack of jobs leaves more suburban, middle class sliding into poverty
Niles Township pharmacy program celebrates year of savings
Niles West Homecoming parade marches through Skokie Friday
Poll: Nearly half of Illinois residents want better ComEd bill
Voterama in Congress for the legislative week ending Oct. 21
Illinois unemployment rate hits double digits
Home sales rise in Chicago metro area, median price up in the city
Only 1.5 percent of state public high schools met federal progress mark
County inspectors accused of taking cigarette tax bribes
Niles West mourns death of senior student
Victims of Flight 191 crash remembered at memorial dedication
Maine Township to recognize community members
Niles West having a neon Homecoming
Morton Grove man fulfills stage dreams in new production
Maine South fall play, ‘Pride and Prejudice,’ starts Oct. 20
Cook County property transfers for Oct. 20, 2011
Fashion trend gives new meaning to ‘feathered’ hair
It’s getting easier to be green in home market
Voterama in Congress for the legislative week ending Oct. 14
Park Ridge church’s Christmas shoebox drive helps needy children around world
Intricate dot art a labor of ‘True Love’ for Park Ridge native
Freedom Express offers First Amendment rides at Emerson School
Cook County Property Transfers for Oct. 13, 2011
Fashion trend gives new meaning to ‘feathered’ hair
PROPERTY TRANSFERS
Number of county criminal suspects on electronic monitoring surges
Preckwinkle fires Cook County comptroller over tax reporting flap
Chicago area expected to endure worst winter weather in nation
Casino bill may cost schools over $100 million over 2 years: study
County Commissioner Fritchey: Scrap Recorder of Deeds job
Viking Homecoming raises pride in Niles North
Bad news for your nose — skunk population increases
Cook County Property Transfers for Oct. 6, 2011
Can’t pay for burial? Cook County morgue to donate bodies to science
Voterama for the week ending Sept. 30
Niles-based Garvey’s Office Products marks 85 years
Hardest Hit program helps homeowners in tough times
Oakton’s ‘shanty village’ educates Skokie about homelessness
Marine returns home, honored
St. Andrews centennial celebration is Oct. 2
Higher tax bills sure to anger some homeowners
AMERICAN LEGION Marine honored upon return home
Pollak won’t run in redrawn 9th District
Higher tax bills sure to anger homeowners
Niles North Homecoming moves to fun conclusion
The City of Big ‘Shudders’: Morton Grove haunted house opens Oct. 1
Cook County Property Transfers for Sept. 29, 2011
Taking a wait-and-see attitude
Morton Grove man killed in Niles motorcycle crash
Voterama for the week ending Sept. 23
Lightning, small hail possible in weekend storms
New property tax rates will please some, peeve others
St. Andrews centennial celebration is Oct. 2
Taking a wait-and-see attitude
Park Ridge job fair draws nearly 1,000 hopeful hires
North Maine Fire Dept. open house is Sept. 24
Cook County Property Transfers for Sept. 22, 2011
Hit-and-run kills Niles woman on her 82nd birthday
Voterama for Sept. 22
Rainbow Hospice chief celebrates 15 years on the job
Colorado farm recalls cantaloupes sold in Illinois
‘Wasted by the Po-Po’
Northwest Side woman dies after Niles crash
Front will clear smoke, but bring colder temps
Smoke from Minnesota wildfire drifts into area
Allergies? Tuesday mold count called ‘dangerously high’
Market snapshot answers million-dollar question
Document shredding offered
Cook County Property Transfers for Sept. 15, 2011
Voterama for Sept. 15
Doctors named to ‘Top’ list
New Advocate clinic opens
Lutheran General receives high marks
Alden Employee Selected as “Hero in Long-Term Care”
A date that resonates throughout history
Grants available through Park Ridge Arts Council
A date that resonates throughout history
Olympian Bart Conner appears at Niles West opening ceremony
Cook County Property Transfers for Sept. 8, 2011
Suburboddity: Full of himself
‘Senior freeze’ won’t provide much relief this year
Political Briefs
Suburboddity: A busy night at McDonald’s
Developmentally Disabled Learn a New Way of Expression
MAINE TOWNSHIP New radio station takes community information and alerts to airwaves
July jobless rates continue to rise, albeit more slowly
Park Ridge man’s fiery death in car ruled a suicide
Jobless rates continuing to increase, albeit slowly
Jobless rates continuing to increase, albeit slowly
Niles North premieres darkly funny play Thursday
Niles North premieres darkly funny play Thursday
Gleason ran dealerships in Niles, Forest Park
July jobless rates continue to rise, albeit more slowly
Cook County Property Transfers for Sept. 1, 2011
$1M bail for driver charged in fatal Northbrook wreck
37% of teens say they tried sex, 7% say they were raped: Cook Co. poll
Tollway OKs 87 percent toll increase
Illinois Tollway OKs 87 percent toll increase
Wood Dale woman killed, 2 hurt in Northbrook crash
Park Ridge man dies after car fire
Suicide suspected in Park Ridge man’s fiery death in car
Mulligan’s veterans prosthetics bill finalized in legislature
Back to School for Niles - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more
District 64 parents call for cooler classrooms
Feared insect pest can’t get through customs at O’Hare
Teens compete for Golf Mill’s most talented
Duties of Niles village manager, attorney examined by Ethics Board
Niles Police: woman left child alone at mall
Mayors, village managers lambaste ComEd at hearing over outages
Students return to school as 2011-12 school year begins
‘Very heavy rain,’ gusty winds moving into region
Illinois jobless rate rises for 3rd straight month
Teens flip for Niles skateboard park idea
Architect interviews planned for possible Niles Library renovations
‘Safe streets’ program established in Maine Twp.
Rep. Schakowsky to introduce bill for $227 billion jobs program
Oh, the humanity! Zeppelin ride offers magnificent views, no crash
Scoreboard signs get preliminary OK
Metra trains may get defibrillators
New school year sees rise in Northridge Prep’s international students
Chickie’s Diner in Park Ridge serves up last meal
Niles West origami project raises funds for earthquake victims
Summer car show series wraps up
Solid Waste Agency names new director
Oh, the humanity! This zeppelin ride offers magnificent views, no crash
Oh, the humanity! This zeppelin ride offers magnificent views, no crash
District 207 folds on proposed casino parking deal
More people saving by canceling cable, turning to the Internet
Housing stats reflect uneven market
Judge rules against injunction to force payment
Julie Morse: Flood insurance bill makes waves
New school year begins Aug. 22 in District 64
District 219 approves tentative budget
Judge rules against injunction to force Glenview payment to Niles
Cook County Property Transfers for Aug. 11, 2011
Jobless rates rise in June
Alden Graduates Reunite to Celebrate Recovery
Park Ridge, Niles teens charged in vandalism spree
Suburboddity for Aug. 11
Congress votes to raise national-debt ceiling
Challenging Ill. Dems’ congressional map, GOP offers own version
Haunted house to take up residence in Morton Grove
Public safety celebrations in Park Ridge, Maine Township cut short by lightning
Maine South grad’s story featured in horror mag
Flood insurance bill makes waves
A history with snakes great background for day with reptiles
Niles library trustee: Paying off bonds could save taxpayers $2.3M
Technology audit shows village of Niles could improve
Niles trustees override mayor’s veto of Milwaukee beautification bucks
Cleanup continues in Niles after latest storm floods 240 homes
Up, up and away — in a zeppelin
Boys booted from Park Ridge library spark up trouble with fireworks
Niles Township Food Pantry defends Food for Fines program
Flood causes, then extinguishes doll house fire in Maine Township
Park Ridge retail event stumps ‘fur’ a good cause
Baseball game streaker runs afoul of the law in Park Ridge
Center of Concern names new director
Residents, officials sound off on ComEd
Congress votes on debt plans, U.S.-Canada oil pipeline
Property Transfers for Aug. 4, 2011
Glenview alleges Niles included sewer charges in water bill
Northwest Side man is 16th to die from recent heat wave
Weekend storm brings major flood damage to area
SEVERE WEATHER Weekend storm brings major flood damage to area
Communities gear up for National Night Out
Property Transfers for July 28, 2011
25-year-old dead in Des Plaines gang shooting
Suburban leaders want power plans in place
Garrett holds hearing on Metra cuts, rate hikes
Homeless count in suburbs drops 13 percent after stimulus funds influx
July 29 deadline for Niles’ injunction response
District 207 needs zoning code amendment for flashy advertising
Maine Township clerk presents $1K check to Honor Flight
Niles West’s Griffin named to state student assistance board
Yarbrough seeks recorder of deeds seat; Moore undecided on his future
Anti-abortion demonstrators’ graphic display offends some in Niles
Olympian inspires Niles North gymnasts during school stop
Motorcyclists ride to Chicago Saturday to help injured veterans
Homeless count in suburbs drops 13 percent after stimulus funds influx
AAA: Heat can take its toll on cars, too
Suburboddity for July 21
Glenview has till July 29 to respond to Niles’ injunction on water payments
Voterama for July 21
Property Transfers for July 21, 2011
Districts 64, 207 vote to dissolve special-ed cooperative
Park Ridge police officer hurt in skate park scuffle with teen
Park Ridge mayor: Giving OK for schools’ LED signs not too bright
Niles woman struck by car while blocking parking space in Park Ridge
Niles North students honored in national history contest
Oakton College hosting student playwright competition
Property transfers for July 14, 2011
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WHITE EAGLE BANQUETS Jewelry duty
Niles village board OKs tax incentive for industrial site redevelopment
District 64 school board approves $250K worth of pay raises
Voterama for July 14
Northbrook band combines youth and experience
Lutheran General in Park Ridge offers 3D mammography
Glenview’s requested audit of Niles’ books delayed
Chocolatier aims to send treat to troops — 100 pounds worth
Commercial composting could be coming to suburbs
Art exhibition focuses on casualties of war
SWANCC Regional waste agency sues former director
Property Transfers for July 7, 2011
Bard brought to pre-teens at summer session at Niles North
District reviewing day-off policies
District 219 board asking for budget reductions
Rain Garden sponsors among Niles village board honorees
ADVOCACY Polishing against poverty
Glenview wants to inspect Niles’ books July 8 amid water-rate dispute
Trio of new officers join Niles ranks
Niles businesses give teens look at career opportunities
BUSINESS: Physical-therapy clinic holds grand opening
Voterama for July 7
Park Ridge dancer’s audition for pop singer could lead to music video
‘Stunned’ Blagojevich found guilty on 17 counts
Village of Niles cleans up after storm
John Hughes ain’t got nothin’ on Niles-area ‘breakfast club’
Property Transfers for June 30, 2011
Unemployment rates rise in May as slump continues
Mind your Ms and Qs on mortgage issues
Power out, traffic tied up, trees down as Niles faces storm’s aftermath
Man, 22, struck by Niles motorist
Thousands expected at Fourth of July parade in Niles
Niles dance school construction expected to finish in August
PROPERTY TRANSFERS
Most expensive real estate markets listed
Suburboddity: Whatever happened to ‘Stop or I’ll call the police’?
Honor Flight holds area World War II veterans highest regard
Suburboddity
Suburboddity
House cuts farm funds, delays derivative regulation
Scott Crane, 23, inspired chef Rodelio Aglibot’s charity
23-year-old inspired chef’s charity
Nathan tabbed as new advertising head
Hope raised at Niles West Relay for Life
Property Transfers for June 16, 2011
Emerson School boasts Illinois’ Assistant Principal of Year
NEWSMAKERS: DAR State Conference
Co-workers, family remember Ayers
Voterama for June 16
Niles man among seven charged in mortgage fraud
North Maine Fire Department unveils World Trade Center artifact
Maine East High School marks 109th commencement
Niles West Class of 2011 graduates in style
District 219 staff presents budget proposal, acknowledges need for cuts
Niles Police Blotter for June 9, 2011
Business Brief: Barda earns designation
Newsmakers: Carrabotta earns Eagle rank
$420K in busing costs saved by the bell times in District 63
Property Transfers for June 9, 2011
Niles police support Special Olympics at Torch Run
Niles Park District: Grennan Heights building gets $500K summer remodel
Suburboddity: Odd crimes in Chicago’s suburbs
Suburboddity
Niles West Class of 2011 graduates
Voterama June 6
VILLAGE BRIEF
‘Eye to Eye’ program embraces differences in way students learn
Tech upgrades, initiatives at Culver to prepare kids for 21st century careers
Notre Dame student’s success not up for debate
District 64 board OKs $225K budget for strategic plan
Winners of student penmanship contest recognized
PROPERTY TRANSFERS
Senate votes on budgetary issues
Flooding forces golf course closure, early dismissal at Gemini
Property Transfers for June 2, 2011
District 68 students come out for chess tourney
Niles village board swears in trustees, honors outgoing Weel
Police Blotter for June 2, 2011
Districts OK new policies for special education cooperative
District 219 counselor honored
Theater chain shows special screening for those with autism
Health fair kicks off parent center’s fourth year
Niles police collect for Special Olympics
Girl,13, arrested after alleged Park Ridge car theft
Field kids’ renderings of Park Ridge sites selected for Iannelli benefit
Property Transfers for May 26, 2011
Coca-Cola donates 125 rain barrels at Culver School in Niles
Park Ridge City Council lauds effort to restore historic mural
Emerald ash borer infects dozen Niles parkway trees
Police Blotter for May 26, 2011
Teenage chess champ gets his own Skokie day
Vocal jazz featured in Niles North concert
Property Transfers for May 26, 2011
Coca-Cola donates 125 rain barrels to Culver School in Niles
Culver earns ‘Blue Ribbon’ for physical education
Park Ridge police euthanize deer struck by car near Maine South
Maine South teacher gets National Board Certification
Northridge Prep student to study theater at prestigious summer arts camp
Deadline to display Cook County vehicle stickers is July 1
NEWSMAKERS: Niles residents named new loan officer at Fifth Third
PROPERTY TRANSFERS
A bellman’s life when bags roll themselves
Niles police charge doctor who performed phony physical with malpractice
Niles North produces Lillian Hellman play
How Niles Township pharmacy card program works
Niles Township pharmacy program helps save on drugs
Campaign aims to discourage parents from hosting teen drinking parties
Property Transfers for May 19,2011
Culver School appoints interim special services director
Niles police: Phony physician gave false exam
Niles police to stake out Dunkin Donuts for Special Olympics
Niles police remember fallen officers at National Police Week ceremony
Niles librarian recounts her royal wedding adventure
Animal control position cut from Niles police budget
Flying a flag for pedestrian safety
Animal control position cut from Niles police budget
Niles librarian recounts her royal wedding adventure
Niles North produces Lillian Hellman play
Campaign aims to discourage parents from hosting teen drinking parties
Property Transfers for May 19,2011
Niles police to stake out Dunkin Donuts for Special Olympics
CANDIDATES FORUM: District 71 school board hopefuls greet voters at event
Property Transfers for May 12, 2011
Victims report ATM thefts after debit cards used at Niles Michaels store
Teen band contest Bobbapalooza returns to Park Ridge church May 20
Motorcyclist injured in crash
Niles Police Blotter for May 12, 2011
Losing Niles trustee candidate will not file lawsuit to get full recount
Park Ridge hosts Earth Day celebration at Maine Park
Mother's Day crafts inspired by hardware store
Children's theater
Better news for the housing market, really
Patchen: Crow proves legendary in 1920 Highland Park
O'Donovan: No end to the opinion parade
Blaser: Will and Kate: Royalty for the rest of us
Let bygones be bygones on Mother's Day
Village Board OKs severance payments for laid off workers in Niles
Broker/Owner at RE/MAX All Stars in Niles Saluted for 2010 Success in Illinois Real Estate Sales
To Your Good Health: Plan B best devised before an emergency occurs
MAINE TOWNSHIP: Neighborhood leader Nankervis honored with new service award
Dispute leads to gun charges in Niles
Man, 65, robbed in Maine Township
Somehow, he can't remember her face
Village Board OKs severance payments for laid off workers in Niles
Sassone: Medicare still popular despite GOP's ideas
The Fixer: Time to go to the matresses' store
Lessons learned from spill go beyond Gulf
Community Calendar
Police Blotter
Blaser: High-speed bullet trains: Has their time come?
Niles man arrested on weapons charge
Ditka's son faces DUI
Briefs
Nicor: Call before digging
Morton Grove Public Library: The sweet science
Field School
Niles North festival showcases astonishing diversity of students
Niles librarians head to London for royal wedding watching
Ryan budget plan hurts us, say some owners of small businesses
Book giveaway
Budgets dominate voting
Ditch perfection and embrace good enough
Maybe they grew a conscience ...
It's 1979, all over again
Maybe they grew a conscience ...
Community Calendar
Police Blotter
Choral concert ends on sour note
Schools should keep best teachers, not tenured ones
A trans-fat-less Illinois in our future?
Park Ridge Police: Report: Girl followed by suspicious truck
Maine South
Religion: 'Living' legends
Maine East
Sheriff's report
MCYAF: Shock value
Police: Niles North teen found safe, unharmed
Niles North teen found safe, unharmed
Property Transfers
Maine Township: Fire Department to receive artifact from World Trade Center
Business Briefs
District 64: Students jazz it up with pros
Belly Dancers against cancer: Way to the heart: through the stomach
Village government: Sign code amendment looks at big picture for large shopping centers
Gordon Food Service Marketplace: New store gets cooking at Golf Mill
District 63: Pay freeze voted down, so class sizes going up
District 63: Schools overcome language barrier on standardized tests
Maine East High School: Students on the stump
Morton Grove Community Church marks 60 years
Oakton Briefs
School Digest
Guest Essay: High school rites of passage wrong occasions for alcohol
Northern Illnois library systems merge to provide shared services
Police report girl followed by suspicious truck
Missing Johnny's gas station and ice-cold Coke
Budget, climate bills dominate Congress
Shuffle the cards, Irv's dealing blackjack
Selling distressed properties hinders market recovery
Com-bills just aren't interchangeable
Mail-order folks do the Wright thing
Community Calendar
Police Blotter
Chisel away, Dr. Plastic Surgeon
Lake Theatre is where movies shine
Helen Gallagher, wife, mother, teacher
Recovering: 'I knew for a fact I wasn't going to die'
Briefs
Enviroment
Field Elementary: School gets behind effort to save Ianelli Studios
Advocate Lutheran General: Hospital makes Top 100 ranking
Niles Police: Park Ridge man busted for drinking in restroom
Business Briefs
Business Briefs
Property Transfers
Park Ridge Recreation and Park District: Sponsor's support for July 3 fireworks display fizzles out
Cook County Sheriff's Police: Trip to church follows alleged beating of woman
Children's Learning World: Soldier returns home to warm welcome from the community
Northridge prep: Students teach students in new program
Emerson Middle School: Parents learn about Internet safety
District 63 board vote: 47 teachers not returning next year
WHITE EAGLE BANQUETS: Civic service in bloom at Niles Night of Roses
District 219: Photography, design students win top awards
VILLAGE TRUSTEE ELECTION: Weel mulls recount after tight race
Oakton Briefs
School Digest
Roller coaster at Go Bananas still closed after death
Guest Essay: 'Sin taxes' in Obama plan could lead to healthier habits
Amid federal shutdown fears, Schakowsky fasts
Money smart week
Books that promote good money sense
Contest giveaway
Blaser: What is affordable housing?
Sassone: Paper, plastic or a clown suit?
The Fixer: Not paranoia if they're out to scam you
Meet the Money Smart Kid
State legislators act on smoking, financial offices
Teach kids how to save (and spend) money
Community Calendar
District 64: Student jazz bands welcome flutists
Voterama: How Congress voted
Police Blotter
District 71
Park District: Czarnik, Heinen, O'Donovan take park board seats
Village Board: Challenger Palicki snatches seat from incumbent slate
Tight race ends in defeat for six-year incumbent
Morton Grove Lions Club: Wrestling event to benefit diabetes research
Couple makes art gallery friendly place
Education: District 207 rethinks class rank
Czarnik, Heinen, O'Donovan elected to park board
Borrelli, Heyde, Collins and Zimmerman win school board seats
Challenger Palicki snatches village board seat from incumbent slate
National Library Week: Pizza, books -- What's not to like?
District 207: Schools to test limited cell phone use
Sheriff's Reports
Final cut: Owner of half-century-old barbershop to hang up his sheers
Voters go to polls
Niles Police: Saturation patrols soak up citations
Children's Learning World Montessori School: Student fundraisers put themselves in shoes of Japan disaster victims
New hires: Niles police welcome 3 officers
Oakton Briefs
School Digest
Candidate bio: Tina Nielsen
Candidate bio: James Mahoney
Niles Park Board Of Commissioners Profiles
District 71 SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE PROFILES
Candidate Bio: Ray Czarnik
Decline in unemployment continues in most suburbs
Police Blotter
Blaser: Biology classroom focus should be on science
Halbreich named chairman of Sun-Times Media
Sassone: I got a bleeping shot at this job
The Fixer: Evanston electric contest open to all
Candidate Bio: Elaine Heinen
Candidate Bio: Joe Romano
Candidate Bio: Dennis O'Donovan
Community Calendar
Village Board Endorsements: Break up slate's dominance on board
Newest trend: smaller, more efficient homes
Candidate bio: Paul Heck
Candidate bio: Jim Grammas
Property Transfers
Sheriff's Reports
Name Of The Game: Des Plaines casino officially 'Rivers'
District 67: Write-in candidate challenges uncontested school board ballot
Park Ridge Police: Teens charged in car burglary
State House votes to lift smoking ban in casinos
Maine South: Volunteer outpouring a cause for 'Celebration'
Niles Public Library District: Meet your library trustee candidates
Village Board Races: Trustee hopefuls discuss goals at candidates forum
Politics: New ethical era defines trustee races
Niles North troupe runs clinic for young dancers
CANDIDATES FORUM: District 71 school board hopefuls greet voters at event
Maine East: Choosing 'Mr. Demon' takes more than runway
Donations sought
Letters to the editor: Re-elect incumbents to District 207 board
Resurrection College Prep High School: Violin duet earns high marks at state contest
School Digest
Police Blotter
School Board Endorsements
Property Transfers
Snacktacular giveaway contest
Blaser: Hang up the down coat, just spring is on the way
O'Donovan: Line forms here ... and then we wait
The Fixer: Yumm! Plastic and paper cookies
The Unemployee in ... a lesson learned in lattes
Community Calendar
Sun-Times, suburban papers to join under one brand
Center of Concern: Retired director to be honored
St. Andrews Lutheran School: Up on their 'Roof'
Park Ridge woman's neat business featured on TV's "Hoarders"
Park Ridge Police: Vandalism suspects headed for Peer Jury
District 219 deal saves 10 teachers
Oakton Community College: Three candidates aim to keep school on course
Children hold fundraiser for earthquake victims
Niles West: Administration supports concept of student 'walkout,' if not cause
Man faces aftermath of Japan disaster
Tentative Niles budget projects $1.6M deficit
Salary freeze could follow staff, program cuts in District 63
Japanese preschool in Niles holds fundraiser for earthquake, tsunami vicitms
Thunderstorms approaching flash flood warning in effect
School Digest
DAR's Twenty-first Star Chapter: Outstanding American history scholars, good citizens recognized
To Your Good Health: 'In case of emergency' just a phrase until it happens to you
Niles Village Board Of Trustees
Candidate bio: Joseph Loverde
Candidate bio: Al Weel
Blaser: Illinois: asylum to legislators, penalties for online business
Candidate bio: James Hynes
Sassone: Mayor Daley lectures us on whining
Police Blotter
The Fixer: Errors make insured party blue, cross
SHERIFF'S REPORTS
The Unemployee in ... Mondays with Morrie
Candidate bio: Chris Hanusiak
Today's course: Mold 101
Community Calendar
Maine East: International Celebration
District 207 School Board Candidate Q-and-A
District 64 School Board Candidate Introductions
District 207 School Board Candidate Introductions
District 64 SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE Q-AND-A
Candidate bio: Rosemary Palicki
Candidate bio: Mary Marusek
Bankruptcy filing: Dominic's Kitchen Store closes its doors
Niles Township: Tax assessment appeals are due by March 23
Pedestrian injured in DUI incident
Field School: Variety show benefits student programs
Jobless rates rise in January, but seasonal assessment positive
Jobless rates rise in January, but seasonal assessment positive
District 64 officials offer to help daycare plead case to assessor
Two new principals join District 64
Letters to the editor: Great writing takes great effort
Letters to the editor: Taking a stand on O'Hare nuisance
District 64: Parents rally around beleaguered daycare
Property Transfers
Briefs: Celebrate a safe St. Pat's Day
Niles West dancers bring off 'Breaking Through' show
District 219: Positive signs, but no agreement on effort to save teachers
Woman's death not believed related to traffic crash
School Digest
Jobless rates rise in January, but seasonal assessment positive
Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County: Prosecutors: Former waste agency director stole $900K
Prosecutors: Former waste agency director stole $900K
The Fixer: Account fends off DirecTV hit
St. Patrick's Day: Food, fun and plenty o' green
Community Calendar
How Illinois Lawmakers voted in Congress
Police Blotter
District 67 : Golf School sale scrapped
Dillard backs effort to partially reinstate death penalty
District 219, teachers union, to meet Monday to resolve differences
Property Transfers
Blaser: Parents, teachers: Aren't we all in this together?
Sassone: Worst movies? I've seen several lately
O'Donovan: Some Oscar relief from the news
Negotiations to save jobs of 10 District 219 teachers hits impasse
State Senate: Kotowski takes on new role as appropriations chairman
Maine Township: County vehicle stickers on sale
Business: HHGregg to bring 50 jobs to Niles
Chickie's Diner: Pass the paczkis, please!
Special Olympics Benefit: Niles cops make police cubes in exchange for cold hard cash
St. John Brebeuf: International Fest is taste of SJB's diversity
Niles Special Olympics basketball team seeks 2nd trophy
Sheriff's Reports
District 64: Field narrows to 2 in search for master plan firm
Ailing Sun-Times Media head 'feeling stronger every day'
District 207: Enrollment dip results in layoff of 24 teachers
News Brief: Residents sought to serve on panels
Our Lady of Ransom: Churches using humorous signs to spread the gospel
District 219 to vote on alternate plan for teacher layoffs
Niles mayor lets ban on video gambling go unsigned
Tax hike on the table for all Park Ridge-Niles District 64 board hopefuls
Oakton Briefs
St. Patrick High School: Parade appearance marks school's sesquicentennial
Property Transfers
St. John Brebeuf: Talent show held
School Digest
District 67 dumps Golf School sale idea
Suburboddity: Next modeling might be an orange jumpsuit
O'Donovan: Ulysses</em> in 140 characters or less?
Sassone: What if everyone charged a handling fee?
Letters to the editor: There are many good bus drivers out there
Blaser: Teens can perform Magic but not math
The Fixer: Corporate rate proves not so great
The Worst ... movie I saw last year
Community Calendar
Police Blotter
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement: Drug trafficking suspect nabbed in Park Ridge
Realty InSites: Home shows offer cabin fever relief
Park Ridge Community Church: Beatles Nights are back
Park Ridge Public Library: Student art showcased
Republican Women of Park Ridge: Candidates forum is March 17
Park Ridge City Hall: Early voting starts March 14
Maine South: Team wins consecutive contraption contests
Newcomers bring neighbors together for 'Labor of Love'
District 67: Bright Red Apple makes it a dozen for educational excellence
District 63: Board may slash $1.6M from budget
Niles man charged in Glenview sex abuse incident
Cook County Circuit Court: Suit against city, police dismissed
Sheriff's Police: 'Cops' comes to Cook County
Prostitution investigation: Massage parlor license could be revoked
Campus Notes
'Hairspray' celebrates Maine East's diversity
Bear is back, but chocolatier's mystery yet to be unwrapped
District 207: Fund balance policy part of plan to tackle budget woes
Golf Mill Shopping Center: Teen Center, mall partnership lauded
'Air Guitar High' rocks Niles West High
Post office lease sign, sealed, delivered
Niles man charged in Glenview sex abuse incident
Property Transfers
School Digest
Blase eyes release Wednesday after month of home confinement
Letters to the editor: All (news) is local
Letters to the editor: Students must be well to do well
Kotin's Verdict: Computerized cars have unique liability concerns
Sassone: Are books doomed to extinction?
Fixer: At least they didn't spell it 'bamk'
Blaser: It's elementary, homes: Just ask Watson
Community Calendar
School Digest
Property Transfers
Legal notices just got easier
Congress votes on Patriot Act, Net neutrality
Police Blotter
Rezoning of Iannelli property denied
Cost to Niles for Blizzard 2011: $182K
Church provides meals for troubled teens
St. Paul's Lutheran: Church bids fond farewell to Larsons
Candy crime?: Oft-stolen mascot goes missing from Uptown chocolatier
Kalo Foundation: Historian recounts artist's troubled life
District 67: Parks officials 'willing to consider' Hren sale
Franklin School: Neighbors gather to protest North Park flood basin idea
Sheriff's Reports
District 207: Maine S. celebrates Chinese New Year
Niles West: Orchestra performs rock classics with electric violinist
Census shows Park Ridge population dip, small shifts in racial make-up
County's sex offenders found in compliance during surprise check
Oakton Briefs
Letters to the editor: Golf School sale proposal unnecessary, undesirable
Suburboddity
Letters to the editor: Reforms, cuts should precede tax increases
Fixer: DISH refunds are squeaky clean
Correction
Battling bullies one dress at a time
The Unemployee in ... rolling in the dough
Play it safe: Start bully prevention at home
Realty Insites: Housing finance reform stakes are significant
Community Calendar
How Illinois lawmakers voted in Congress
Newsmakers
Spring 2011 White House Internships announced
Police Blotter
Winter storms slow blood donations
New appliance retailer to hit Niles, area
Sassone: Diet soda studies leave me unsweetened
O'Donovan: A leather jacket's magic -- handed down
Blaser: Busy work won't produce busy mind
Park Ridge Public Library: Wolves player promotes reading
Sheriff's Reports
Appearance Commission: City to review Chipotle request
Kalo meeting to feature cultural historian
Franklin School: Meeting to discuss playgrounds, parking
Maine South High School: Winter play takes 'Sideways' route
Maine Township Planning Commission: Panel finds 'no grounds' to oppose pawn shop despite neighbors' pleas
Hawkettes kick up storm in Summit
Park Ridge Police: Prints link prolific burglary suspect to pair of local crimes
Cook County Sheriff's Police: Park Ridge prostitution arrest is second in two weeks
District 64: Board mulls later start to school year to beat the heat
District 207: Emergency procedures reviewed
Longtime trustee, Free Bus founder dies at 80
Assault: Man allegedly points gun at business partner after deal
Park Board president: Candidate doesn't meet residency standard
District 64: 'Assistant Principal of Year' in Illinois is Emerson's Benka
Valentine's Day: Dance to the music
Himalayan Restaurant: Compliments, controversy follow 'Check Please,' Super Bowl exposure
District 67: State grant, pact with Park District, may block land sale
Property Transfers
35 years in business: Sugar Plum Tree shows how sweet school can be
Oakton Briefs
School Digest
Guest Essay: School property sale not good for Morton Grove
Letters to the editor: Public sector unions will fight hard to preserve perks
Springfield: Kotowski introduces bill to cut spending by 5 percent
Suit: Cops, security denied man access to mother in ER
Sassone: Fooling yourself? You're not alone
The Fixer: Good-hands folks get a grip on glitch
Blaser: Storm of 2011: Lots of snow, hype
Community Calendar
District 64: Kids test science skills at Olympiad
Park Ridge Police: Suspect charged in $100K ruse-entry burglary
The worst ... place I ever lived
Police Blotter
How Illinois lawmakers voted in Congress Feb. 4
Officials issue tax-break alert
Advocate Lutheran General: Hospital rates high in records tech
Business Briefs: Restaurant celebrates 10th anniversary
Worth a shot: Ten advance in free-throw competition
Center of Concern: 'Mary Schurder Day' a way to say thanks
St. Paul of the Cross: 'Salus Alma' takes 2nd place in competition
Morton Grove Public Library: Snowstorm was one for the books
District 219: Board: 10 teachers must go at school year's end
Lincoln Middle School: Substitute teacher charged with battery
Hawkettes get their kicks in for 1st Place finish
Niles Teen Center: Valentine's Day dance is Saturday
Mother Grateful To Emergency Workers: Police brave blizzard to get insulin to girl
Masks hide faces but reveal drama in production
Property Transfers
School Digest
Sassone: No such thing as a Tiger Dad
The Fixer: Case of the flying hood is resolved
Guard your home from fire, carbon dioxide emissions
House approves GOP spending cuts plan
Try these fast and easy Valentines Day crafts
Maine East: Leaky pool floods school
Unemployment rates continue decline in most suburbs
Police Blotter
Blaser: Bears were a paradox to the end
Garbage pickup delayed one day due to blizzard
Niles Public Works: 'We'll do our best'
Village offers snow removal tips
Preparedness touted by village of Niles
Public schools announce Thursday closures
People & promotions
Theater: 'I'm finding my roots again': Park Ridge woman re-embarks on acting pursuit with 'Bus Stop'
Maine Township: Early-morning kitchen fire thought to be accidental
No school Wednesday in Districts 63, 67, 69, 70 or 807
District 64 after-school activities canceled
Districts 64 and 207, and Oakton announce closures
Closures, cancellations announced by village of Niles
Village of Niles advises storm precautions
District 64: Emerson student A-number-1 in bee
District 67 Brief: Bids for Kids auction seeks donations
Pedestrians struck by car near hospital
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital: 'Clown care' fosters fun to fight fear
Park Ridge Police: Massage parlor worker charged with prostitution after undercover visit
'Pizza Wars' competition raises money for District 219
Housing Study: Municipalities urged to reach out to immigrant residents
Niles Senior Center: Dozens offer 'vision' at planning workshop
Send us your snow stories
Sheriff's Reports
Property Transfers
St. John Brebeuf: Students learning new computer skills
Oakton Briefs
Guest Essay: Tax hike will bring end to something for nothing myth
Recycling program started for alkaline batteries
Playaway Picture This photo project: Third place finish celebrated after stiff library competition
Niles Police: Man charged in robbery of taxi driver
Blaser: Stereotyping women never a good idea
Sassone: Why can't suburbs vote for Chicago mayor?
The Fixer: Cancellation fee leads directly to anger
Editorial: Ruling on Hawks misdeeds was just
The Unemployee in ... museum explorations
Glued-in diamonds make you crazy
Community Calendar
Property Transfers
Rainbow Hospice leaving but not gone
Police Blotter
Students sent home after Maine East flood
Niles folds in video gambling debate
Ethics code ushers in new era in Niles
Guest Essay: Good connection makes great generation
People & promotions
Business Briefs: New Village Crossing tenant
New student registration dates scheduled at Dist. 64
Business: To bead or not to bead
Park Ridge Senior Center: Catering firm sponsors meal deal fund-raiser
Des Plaines Police: Loss by 'da Bears' may have sparked punch in 'da head' for Packer fans
Park Ridge Police Department: Woman's condition a pain in the neck for police, other motorists
Residents raise funds to save sculptor's studio
Park Ridge Fire Department: Family escapes blaze on second floor uninjured
Des Plaines Police: Man's 21st birthday bash leads to underage drinking charges for 31
Niles Police Department: Winter weather driving tips offered
Cook County Board: Preckwinkle talks budget issues on visit
Niles Public Library: Later Friday hours, weekend programs top focus group wants
Village Board: New ethics code could be adopted Tuesday
Schools: Mandatory 'Moment of Silence' returns to local classrooms
Winnetka's 'Made' man: Snell's "shower moment" leads to fast-growing organic drink
Niles Police Department: Stabbing victim is 'at home resting': police
Village of Niles: Stabbing prompts hiring of armored car service
School Digest
Niles Teen Center: Real chat, real room
Golf School District 67: Sale of Golf Middle School mulled as new building eyed
Woman rescued from NW Side fire dies
Chase ends with motorist jumping out of car on Kennedy
Energy efficiency funds available to Cook County businesses
Community: India Republic Day celebration Jan. 29 at Niles West
Oakton Briefs
Blase halfway house location revealed
Real moms of the Chicago suburbs speak out!
Giveaway
Blaser: Prognostications for 2011
Sassone: Researchers with swabs makes us peevish
O'Donovan: Whodunit: Dogs on the loose
The Fixer: Sears keeps shirt rebate on its back
Realty Insites: Getting the biggest bang for your remodeling buck
Calling all Moms: It's time for a you-cation
Guest Essay: Honor absent when Illinois leaders' voted to raise taxes
Community Calendar
Recipe: Sirloin Roast
How local lawmakers voted in Springfield
Police Blotter
NILES POLICE DEPARTMENT: Stabbing victim still in stable condition: police
BUSINESS: Rainbow Hospice moving after decade in Park Ridge
Elementary Learning Foundation
Maine East: Computers donated to needy students
St. Andrews Lutheran Church: Organ transplant
Scholarship opportunities offered to Niles students
Property Transfers
Cook County Board: Preckwinkle talks budget issues on visit
Village worker stabbed in morning robbery
Students lead tours through their own interactive 'museums'
News Briefs: Workshop to address comprehensive land-use plan
Legislature: Mulroe starts freshman term as senator in 10th
Internet Safety: Sheriff addresses students on cyberbullying, 'sexting'
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Local man recounts childhood memories of civil rights pioneer
State Government: Area legislators clash on state's income tax hike
NILES NORTH: Improv show a hit for audience and performers
School Digest
Oakton Briefs
Letters to the editor: Caller convincing in flag scam
Elected readers start new chapter
Underage sex assault victim contracts STD allegedly from Glenview man
People & promotions
Suburboddity: The latest issue
No objections in local races
Police Blotter
Halfway house helps inmates like Blase prepare for return to freedom
SOLID ROCK CARPENTERS: From lost causes to new foundations
Healthbeat: Knowing when a loved one needs home health care
School Digest
Community Calendar
Newsmaker
Property Transfers
Roll Call Report
Martin Luther King Jr. Day events
To Your Good Health: Tips for maximizing health-care dollars in the new year
Blaser: What's with this tax hike?
The Fixer: Car, owner emerge without a scratch
Letters to the editor: Underage drinking prevention includes controlling access
Letters to the editor: Punish individual rule-breakers, not the whole program
Available activities
Keeping kids in shape not a new concept at Niles fitness center
Chickie's collecting items for PAWS
Future City team heads for UIC
Cyberbullying seminar presented
Orchesis team steps back into spotlight
City to seek candidates to fill firefighter vacancies
Police warn neighbors of scams using ruse-entry'
Survey: Niles one of best U.S. cities to raise kids in
Glenview couple seeks pair who lost money at Old Orchard
Girls Science Expo successes inspire more
Police don't have to look too far for alleged heroin dealer
Signs could be cut down to size
Vote on pawn shop delayed amid protests
'Date rape' drug found during traffic stop: cops
Car detaches from tow truck, collides with oncoming traffic
Top Photos of 2010
Oakton looks ahead with expansion plan
Getting the drop on the new year in Park Ridge
Pawn shop looks to open in Maine Township
Police Blotter
Pawn shop looks to open in Maine Township
Rev up your weight loss challenge
Giveaway
Oakton Briefs
Oakton Briefs
Community Calendar
Property Transfers
Sassone: New laws affect idiots and monkeys
Realty InSites: Bush tax cut extension includes property-related conditions
The Fixer: Resolve to be careful out there
O'Donovan: Trying not to fumble as ball drops
The resolution: Go from couch potato to athlete
Newsmakers
Annual Orchesis dance show returns Friday
Longtime Center of Concern director to retire
Local taxi company rides into 21st century with tech upgrades
'Twas the day after Christmas
Niles businessman elected to BBB Board of Directors
Chamber-sponsored Sunday Supper a success
Meet Isabella, first baby born at Park Ridge hospital in 2011
Blase moved to Chicago-area halfway house
Newcomers challenge incumbent slate
Teens charged in alleged cyber-bullying incident
School Digest
Community Calendar
Sassone: Maybe if we vow just to try next year
Blaser: The numbers prove it - this will be a great year
O'Donovan: Words to begin the new year by
The Fixer: Good Guys & Gals, a second look
NSSC meeting feature lecture by Olshansky
Oakton Community College briefs
5, 10,25, 100 years ago in the news
Obituary: 'Mrs. Niles' dies, leaves long legacy
Top stories of 2010: Blase shadow still looms large as village puts past behind it
Police Blotter
Ex-mayor sentenced to year and a day in prison
Roll Call Report
Healthbeat: Treatment options exist to deal with hand, wrist pain
Sheriff's police: SIDS determined as cause of baby's death
Students hear stories, send packages to troops
Three conferred Eagle scout rank
It's going to be a white Christmas in Chicago area
Students stage holiday play, 'Drowsy Shepherd'
Drum roll: We present the best of Suburboddity
The worst ... present I ever received
Sassone: An ornament from the 'flocked' era
Blaser: Two student tragedies that should not have happened
O'Donovan: The season of many happy returns
The Fixer: Good Guys & Gals are everywhere
The Worst: Nominee for this year's worst gift
Give the grandparents what they really want
The worst ... present I ever received
Moser: O, Pioneers
Student's bake sale ends in drug charge
Editorial: Christmas almost here -- enjoy it
Most local unemployment rates continue to fall
Store specializes in 'geeky' gifts
Healthbeat: How to know when to call 911 for your child
Being a cop a family matter for author
School Digest
Police Blotter
Oakton Briefs
Parks director leaving after only a year
Community Calendar
Property Transfers
Roll Call Report
Realty InSites: Trust your home, protect your identity
The Worst: Nominee for this year's worst gift
Season's singing
Snuggery Pub hopes to revive '80s heyday with newfangled flair
Trustees get midyear budget update
Warmer temperatures, snow showers expected early Monday
Suit: Des Plaines Police officers fatally shot axe-wielding man
Parks director leaving Park Ridge after only a year
Persistence pays off: Eyesore alley resurfaced
Police Blotter
Sheriff's reports
District 219 approves new levy
Lawsuit: Woman drowns in Niles spa
Campus News
Healthbeat: Laptop use is linked to male infertility
Oakton Community College briefs
Newsmakers
Community Calendar
Property Transfers
The Fixer: Two drops for two telecom firms
Sassone: Idiots' guide to holiday decorating
Blaser: The real promise of Christmas
The Unemployee in ... Punching in as Santa
The worst ... thing I ever drove
O'Donovan: The best Christmas present ever
Oakton College board OKs $68.5 million renovation
Santa's visit makes stay more 'bear'able
Supper guests walk in shoes of those with nowhere to live
Maine South: Champion celebrations coalesce
Hopefuls file for school board seats
Maine South: Cyberbullying instances up
Park Ridge leans right in November election
No charges for alleged iPod thief
Board hikes levy 5 percent
Property Transfers
Suspect charged in hit-and-run death of Chicago woman in Niles
Slate of incumbent trustees first to file election petitions
Niles Township: Wrapping party a gift to food pantry
Science show Friday promises to be a scene-stealer
Woman struck by vehicle in Niles dies
At home care from your local vet
How local lawmakers voted in Springfield
Sassone: Be generous to red kettle
Create crafts for a cause this holiday season
School Digest
Praise, criticism for pension reforms
No time to cook? Stores let you grab meals to go
The Fixer: Gift card might not be a bargain
Police Blotter
School Digest
Healthbeat: It's more than a bad mood
Oakton Briefs
Community Calendar
Property Transfers
Roll Call Report
Votes by state legislators
O'Donovan: A mix of oldies, goodies and newbies
Blaser: Santo a real Hall of Famer
Realty InSites: Gifts for homeowners
The Fixer: Shopping is such sweet sorrow ...
Election schedule announced for school board candidates
Principal to students: Bring back 'borrowed' banners
Taste of Niles celebrates village's many faces
Maine South celebrates team's three-peat
News report leads to arrest in Niles bank robbery
Classic cookie tradition carries on at new location
Santo made time for North Shore neighbors
Suburboddity
O'Donovan: Amending 'Boys Leave, Girls Stay'
Moser: The permanent staycation
Blaser: Expect more, you get more
Business Briefs: McShane gets top honors for 2010
Fixer: It's good to be a Good Guy or Gal
The Unemployee in ... Problem is in your pipes
Community Calendar
Property Transfers
Better Business Bureau: Four steps to help create and keep a holiday budget
Holiday housewalk returns Friday
Most suburbs see unemployment rates continue to fall
Heating, AC issues at Carpenter have parents hot under the collar
Police Blotter
Sheriff's Reports
Teacher who had sex with former student gets probation
Sassone: I got a name to sell. Any buyers?
Niles Police: Police awards honor meritorious service
Village Board of Trustees: Video gambling to come up again at January meeting
Santa Claus comes to town
Navy Pier: Pearl Harbor survivor from Edison Park to help observe the 69th anniversary of attack
Biblical characters abound at Bethlehem Walk
Golf Mill Shopping Center: Santa's arrival coincides with nonperishable food collection
Notre Dame College Prep: Adopt-A-Kid donations accepted until Friday
Northwest Cafe: Party aims to bring holiday cheer to widows, widowers
Niles Township: Food pantry faces unprecedented demand
What you can do: Volunteering, money donations most needed
Oakton Briefs
School Digest
Letters to the editor: O'Hare around the holidays: Is it just God's little ant hill?
Letters to the editor: CROP Walk was fruitful
Letters to the editor: Generosity filled holiday baskets
Letters to the editor: Student musicians to end year on good note
O'HARE AIRPORT COMMISSION: New environmental impact study endorsed
To Your Good Health: Accepting life as less-than-Rockwellian can make holidays happier
The worst ... thing I ever ate on Thanksgiving
The Fixer: Finally off the hook for bill of 50 Gs
Happy Thanksgiving: Low-tech turkey day fun
Healthbeat: Beating the winter blues
Blaser: Giving thanks for ancestors
Community Calendar
Residents complete Police Academy requirements
Property Transfers
Christmas store allows families in need to buy gifts with dignity
Roll Call Report
Bobbapalooza: Teen band contest strikes right chord with community
Property Transfers
Tea purveyer completes master class
Property Transfers
Police Blotter
Property Transfers
Sheriff's Reports
Property Transfers
Editorial: Thanksgiving: Who is thankful for us?
Realty InSites: Primer on distress sales
Sassone: Time to watch holiday movies
Blaser: Giving thanks for ancestors
The Fixer: Departed debited by DirecTV
O'Donovan: Holiday research: Tall turkey tales
Better Business Bureau: 'Tis the season to be wary of numerous holiday scams
Police teach students about consequences of cyber-bullying
Miss Illinois Teen Usa: Local girl America's next 'top model'?
Santa Claus kicks off Winterfest Friday
Community alert: Carpenter school students report being followed
Lincoln Middle School: Rosales returns for Wall of Fame induction, motivational speech
Basket donations mean holiday meals for families in need
'Promise' animals off to hibernate
News Brief: Lutheran General center helps the hungry
Popular behavior program gives students 'paws'
Tony's Finer Foods grand opening Wednesday
Switching gears: Area man leaves corporate life behind to pedal his pastime
'Subgroup' scores miss federal mark for 2nd year
'Black Friday Doorbuster Deal' offered
Charges filed in beating death of Loop jeweler
Guest Essay: O'Hare runway: The gift that keeps on givin'
Franklin Elementary School: Winners announced in literary pumpkin decorating contest
Sassone: Thankful for green bean casserole
The Fixer: Sears in hot water over heater
Moser: My shiny and deadly farmin' toys
Better Business Bureau: Five Ways to fight back against phone bill cramming
Letters to the editor: Remember soldiers of 'Forgotten war'
Editorial: Communities need pension relief too
No Norovirus reported in District 64
Police Blotter
TCF bank in Niles robbed
Healthbeat: There may be wholistic help for a hurting head
Oakton Briefs
School Digest
Guest essay: Vitamin D key to good health
Community Calendar
Property Transfers
O'Donovan: 'Heartbeat at her feet' goes out
Maine South 'unleashes' V-Show
Man charged with leaving scene of pole crash
Girls learn about esteem 'on the run'
Tree vote helps collect food pantry donations
Mother-daughter team make career out of sharing spotlight
A blanket statement
City flags to fly half-mast for 'kind and caring' Sobieski
Fashion tips shared at Community Fund benefit
District 219 Briefs
Boy, 15, charged with cutting classmate
Four charged in alleged gang fight
Lure of illegal fishing lands Park Ridge man on hook with Canadian authorities
Police release sketch of driver in fatal hit-and-run
Village briefs: Targeted traffic enforcement ongoing
Veterans share triumphs and tragedies of war at Nov. 11 event
Niles North 10-minute plays boost budding playwrights
Subburboddity
Not too late to claim tax breaks, assessor says
Letters to the editor: Local theater one of things that make Park Ridge great
Letters to the editor: Tax hike for wealthy would ease the 'Ouch!' for the rest of Illinois
Letters to the editor: Local theater one of things that make Park Ridge great
Letters to the editor: Tax hike for wealthy would ease the 'Ouch!' for the rest of Illinois
Despite ISAT success, Dist. 64 fails to hit mark for first time
Guest Essay: Vets are true American stars
Honoring vets
Jonquil residents say street now a 'parking lot'
Police Blotter
Police Blotter
Win 2 tickets to see the Cake Boss
Healthbeat: Most people don't realize they from suffer hearing loss
School Digest
Costly lesson
Oakton Briefs
Community Calendar
Property Transfers
Sassone: I vote: Get rid of the Box
Blaser: What voters are telling politicians
Realty InSites: Time running out for home tax credits
The Fixer: Lawn touched with a 40-foot pole
Honoring vets
O'Donovan: Miserable in damp sweatpants
Veterans Day: Honoring the service of others
Oak Park attorney, Niles businessman sued for mortgage fraud
Group wants city to stay on ONCC
HOLOCAUST MUSEUM: Program recalls horrors of 1938's Kristallnacht
Despite failure, referendum shows support for noise abatement
New Cook property tax bills sure to confound
Sheriff's reports
Thief makes off with donations collected for American Legion
Police release sketch of suspect in teen abduction attempt
Blaser: Are schools really preparing students?
O'Donovan: Always something that doesn't work
The Fixer: Calling Luna on the carpet
Moser: A constructive year
The Unemployee in ... Stop! In the name of Irv
Editorial: Can't we all just get along?
Eighth grade Leadership Day held for 2nd year
Fire Dept. kicks off Toys for Tots drive
Roosevelt PTO surpasses Track-A-Thon fund-raising goal
Workshop on homelessness Nov. 12
Volunteers sought to make blankets for homeless
Stabbed teenager seeks help at nearby school
Healthbeat: It's important to have a healthy respect for the flu
Niles natives open Logan Square pizzeria
Oakton Briefs
Sheriff's reports
Community Calendar
Police Blotter
Property Transfers
Sassone: Moving on after hideous campaigns
Mulligan walks to victory for her 10th term in 65th
Preckwinkle wins board president
Mulroe wins 10th state Senate seat
Silvestri keeps 9th Cook seat
Parking lot flooding targeted
Comprehensive planning to begin at Nov. 16 workshop
Medicare alive and well, but changing, seniors told
DIST. 207: Board OKs funding limit on attendance at competitions
District 64: Carpenter School denied soundproofing funds
Maine South High School: Students skew Democrat in mock election, though several races were close
Tests show differing trends in state report card
Immaculate Conception School marks 100th year
Schools fail to meet federal standard for 4th year
Trustees reject property tax hike
Deep-rooted grudge cited in man's alleged attempt to kill his neighbor's trees
2010 Election Updates
Bill Kurtis headlines Oakton 40th birthday Saturday
Woman ejected, killed in crash
Schakowsky helps Ridgewood finally secure noise insulation
Harwood Heights' fight against airplane noise gets advocate in D.C.
Band-O-Rama raises funds to keep Maine South music programs in step
Norwood Crossing hosts art show
AMC to provide 'sensory friendly' screenings
Roosevelt kids be-ribbon school for drug-awareness message
Golfers raise $98,000 to help abused children
Children's Hospital doctors recognized
Roosevelt 4th-graders recreate Ellis Island experience
School Digest
German students enjoy 'electrifying' visit to schools, Chicago
Pioneer Press endorsements
Notre Dame College Prep Briefs
Trustees to run as slate
Hot to vote for ELL grant
Letters to the editor: On Constitutional amendment, vote 'no'
Follow this Tuesday's election results with us
Community Calendar
Foreclosure filings not likely to slow soon: report
ELL Center seeks help to secure $50,000 grant
Property Transfers
Sheriff's reports
Roll Call Report: How your Congressman voted on top issues
Foreclosure filings not likely to slow soon: report
SWANCC chief on leave over irregularities
Moser: Hi-Ho, the Derry-o
Police Blotter
Oakton Community College briefs
Foreclosure filings not likely to slow soon: report
Park Ridge Parks officials to packed house: Senior Center not closing
Sassone: Making memories at Trailside Museum
Durbin talks economics, endorses Mulroe during visit to N.W. Side
Property Transfers
Driver dies after striking 2 vehicles
Business Briefs: Store has all things gooey, gory, glow-in-the dark
O'Donovan: Never call G.I. Joe a D-O-L-L
Suburban unemployment rate down 2nd straight month
Scary Stories: Fifth Grade, West Group
Updated: Storm brings flight cancellations, power outages
Candidates present platforms at Niles forum
Team Fixer hits the $1 million mark
Letters to the editor: Escaping the ordinary is allure of Halloween
Young authors submit spooktacular stories
Man stabbed in possible 'road rage' incident
13th Cook County Board: Incumbent, challenger vie in a low-key contest
Blaser: Decisions, decisions, decisions
Letters to the editor: Violent video games do not beget violent teens
Young authors submit spooktacular stories
Resolution calls for FAA impact study of newest O'Hare runway
Waste agency chief quits after 'irregularities' found
The Unemployee in ... Stable employment
School Report Cards
Halloween and Fall Festivals Calendar
Bobbapalooza ready to feature 25 acts Nov. 5
Suburbs urge residents to prepare for high winds
Halloween tricks, treats and 'gross-out sweets'
Suburboddity
Sassone: Yield to deer crossing on our busy streets
Edison Park School: They'll tumble for ya!
Letters to the editor: Schakowsky for 9th
Editorial: Schakowsky in 9th
Community alert: Suspect sought in attempted abduction of Maine East student
O'Donovan: Politics full of everything but civility
Principal works from roof after school meets goal
Rail crossing closed through Saturday
Metra board approves release of 2011 budget
Realty InSites: Reverse mortgages bear study, scrutiny
Halloween happenings are grab bag of treats
Prospective school board candidates invited for coffee
Board president urges neighbors to stay with special ed cooperative
Blaser: The joy of Halloween on Sunday
Taylor Swift sings praises of reading, learning on live webcast
Reception for art exhibitors scheduled for Nov. 5
Teen Center board mulls options to stay open
Niles North instructor to head state teachers union
Scary Stories Contest Winners
The Fixer: Your cash is safe in the tropics
Defending and exploring state's waterways
Police Blotter
School Digest
The Fixer: Loan remodification takes 10 months to stop foreclosure
School Digest
Despite ISAT success, Dist. 64 fails to hit mark for first time
Sheriff's reports
School Digest
The Unemployee in ... Blood, tears and terror
Healthbeat: Expand 'the birds and the bees' and give comprehensive talks
Stream of conscientiousness
'Twelfth Night' brings Shakespeare to Niles North
Community Calendar
At least 17 choose early retirement incentive
District 207: Health center short $32K
Maine South: Stage area transforms for fall play
Reporter sinks teeth into charity burger bash
Groom hurt during wedding dance
Masked gunmen rob motel clerk
Robbery victim beaten with bats
Niles Township starts drug prescription program
Business Briefs: New sports-themed hair care store opens
Roarin' 2 Bee Fit promotes fitness, raises money
District 219 Homecomings highlight October events
O'Donovan: Battle of sexes: data processing
Police probe into phony bomb threat ongoing
The Fixer: Taxing to be 'taxed' before taxiing
The Unemployee in ... On the road crew again
Q&A: Jan Schakowsky, 9th Congress candidate
Endorsement: Silvestri for 9th Cook
Endorsement: Mulligan for 65th
NARI helps raise awareness of lead poisoning
SPC unveils new strategic sales team
Memorial Garden honors Sisters
Endorsement: Doherty in 10th Senate
Flood damage assistance deadline extended
Budget crisis crushing state economy
Park Ridge residents participate in Chicago marathon
Endorsement: Re-elect Suffredin to County
School Digest
Endorsement: Nekritz earns support
Community Calendar
Recession may be over but jobs still scarce
Property Transfers
'Hoot' for Halloween at Mary, Seat of Wisdom
Halloween and Fall Festivals Calendar
Sheriff's reports
Realty InSites: Saving for a rainy day? Flood insurance can help
Tours bring historical figures back to life
Sassone: How does one increase his Gs?
Police Blotter
Blaser: Football too dangerous for kids?
Alert: Shirtless man approached girls
Fresenius names local 'Centers of Excellence'
Chambers' business expo hopes to work its magic again
St. Patrick: Donated medallions link to rich history of family, school
Election brief
School board candidate petitions available
Citizenship award to honor good works in township
Anonymous text to police leads to arrest of 43 at party
O'HARE EXPANSION ISSUE: 65th hopefuls have different approach to airport
District 64: Prospective School Board candidates invited to informational meeting
'Challenge' goal is to keep brains in shape
Ballers for scholars
Shakespearean shenanigans
Potter Road work nears completion
Hospital 'gate crash' results in ticket
Crossing to close until Oct. 29
Maine South, East students have weekend of 'Hollywood,' 'heroes'
Pool hall set to open next month
Niles man charged in home repair scams targeting elderly residents
Edison Park Comedy Fest returns
Tips for having a safe Halloween
Guest Essay: Blase Plaza vote a sign of business as usual in Niles
Five hurt when driver, 96, jumps curb
Park Ridge Dominick's evacuated after bomb threat
Sassone: Teen driving test - Read 'Finnegan's Wake'
The Fixer: Spirit lacking in this sky venture
Election 2010: State of education mixed
Blaser: Internet aids family history sleuthing
O'Donovan: Waste not, want a mutiny
The Unemployee in ... He is ironing man
Group gardens build community, synergy
Editorial: Quinn for governor, Kirk for U.S. Senate
Democrat: Budget woes call for common sense
Republican: Doherty takes aim at Medicaid waste
Runway safety assurances sought at O'Hare
Healthbeat: Herpes -- here's what you need to know and how to protect your lips
Trustees approve $70K for new wireless system
Oakton Briefs
Damaged cable kills power in Niles for 10 hours
Community Calendar
Sheriff's reports
Property Transfers
Police Blotter
Property Transfers
Halloween and Fall Festivals Calendar
Business: Council considers moratorium on bank construction
Nine nights in Niles
'Creative approach' garners recognition
Suspected gang members threaten man with kids
Special Olympics Fund-Raiser: Police pull plane for good cause
District 64: School board OKs budget
Kotowski intends to take lead on spending reform, budgeting
Funding woes: Teen Center's future hangs in the balance
Passionist Monastery: Suspicious package thought to contain cleaning powder
LWV to host forum for 9th Congressional District candidates
Print, broadcast staff join forces for online publication
Fire Department raises smoke alarm standards
Mayor declares Oct. 3-9 Fire Prevention Week
Lions Club Candy Days return Friday and Saturday
Cook tax multiplier climbs 13 percent
All the bells, whistles for Olsen, Clark, Idonije
10th District candidates clash at Sept. 16 debate
The Unemployee in ... Old saw vs. heavy metal
Metra website marks anniversary
Maine Township man dies after walking into traffic
Community Calendar
Two small-cast plays open Niles West season
The season turns: It's time to plan and plant
Mangaloreans gather for special celebration
Baby shop hosts party
The Unemployee in ... Getting to know the drill
Eid celebrates end of holy month of Ramadan
Training as doula labor of love for student
Property Transfers
Niles woman missing, may be on South Side
Maine youth group receives grant
Third child abduction attempt reported in Skokie
Torah scrolls moved to new Northbrook home
District 64 enrollment up; strategic plan on track
National immigration issue resonates locally
Lawmakers and financial votes: A scorecard
Survey results may bring Blase Plaza debate to an end
Council marks Maine East's Newsweek listing for 3rd year
Simple cucumber salad
Merit Scholar semifinalists named
Teen charged in phone theft
Sheriff's reports
Metra cancels construction, original schedule reverts reinstated
Halloween and Fall Festivals Calendar
Missing Niles woman thought to be on S. Side
Teen donates books to children's hospital
Healthbeat: Treatment and prevention of type 2 diabetes
Local workshop deals with foreclosures
9th District Congress: Pollak to host town hall tonight
Second child abduction attempt in Skokie in a week
Tiebreaker vote keeps Niles plaza named for imprisoned ex-mayor
Realty InSites: Health care bill taxes some real estate
Suspect finds freedom intoxicating
Flood victims need to call FEMA
School Digest
Village receives funds for energy efficiency
2010 election: Complex challenges emerge in today's world
Healthbeat: Recess: It's more than just a break from classes
The Fixer: I-PASS doesn't mean free pass
Teen boys report attack by gang members
One fish, two fish, now comes Blufish
The Fixer: Yond car has a lien and unsold look
Hookah-smoking suspects charged
Police Blotter
Community Calendar
O'Donovan: Stress linked to living room battles
Village, businesses relieved work done on Milwaukee Ave.
Pressing school issues sure to test legislators
Consumer advocate lauded
School safety initiative yields 28 traffic tickets
Hawkettes, Warriorettes to team up at tonight's game
Property Transfers
Blaser: Are we really what we eat?
Man charged with shoving bag of 'cocaine' in woman's mouth
One killed, 2 critically injured in fiery Northwest Side crash
Community Calendar
Message in a bottle: Everyone's welcome
Water main break soaks streets
Property Transfers
Sassone: Squirrels can teach us a few things
Suspect models menswear half-off, cited for indecency
Police Blotter
Property Transfers
Niles West students turn hate event around
District 64 parents given choice to opt out of Obama address
Pioneer Press Scary Story contest rules
Holiday bazaar coming up? Tell us!
Teenager cited for soiling slide
Suburban unemployment rate drops in August
Blaser: Voters fed up with politicians
Pickwick becomes first building to get historic designation by city
Truancy suspect caught with pants on the ground
Realty Insites: Keep home in ready-to-sell condition
The Unemployee in ... Grease is the word
Business owner's hot pursuit of would-be burglar ends with arrest
Lawmakers and financial votes: A scorecard
Sassone: Project Runway, cabbie edition
Limo driver beaten by passenger
Supermarket customer charged in 'inappropriate touching' incident
Sassone: Literary ambition falls short
Hester, Harris battle for Bears' car supremacy
Schakowsky, Pollak differ on extending tax cuts for wealthy
Pedestrian struck, killed by van
O'Donovan: Doggy makeover: Do I look for the cone nose or handlebar 'stache?
Option to skip Obama speech not exercised
Suburboddity
Blaser: Vanity sizing hits men's wear
I-PASS doesn't mean free pass
Pajama Palooza gives girls some indoor fun
Oakton Briefs
The Fixer: Trip to Mexico lost, but $400 found
New ethics code may be ready for vote in October
Second child abduction attempt in Skokie in a week
O'Donovan: Knowing what cads you hold
Scouts talk with World War II vet, get pen pal
District 71 curriculum updates bring new textbooks, technology
School Digest
Schakowsky pleased housing for seniors moving ahead
Scare schedule gets moved up at fall festival
Niles North senior hosts cancer research benefit
The Fixer: FORE! Five lessons land in rough
Sheriff's reports
Village briefs: Village commissions comprehensive audit
Letters to the editor: Eighth-graders learn valuable lesson about fire safety
Local Houlihan's marks one year
Cops crack down on cell phones in school zones
Museum hosts advocate from TLC reality show
Holiday bazaar? Let us know
Stanley Cup makes the rounds through area
Police Blotter
Niles West teacher charged with DUI, drug possession
Subburboddity
Wanted: Really scary stories
District 64 budget hearing slated for Monday
Notre Dame High School: Man paralyzed in hockey game decades ago dies
Futuro Latino group speaking with one voice
Prospect Heights alderman challenging incumbent Democrat
Sept. 11 ceremony reminds those too young to remember
10th State Senate candidates agree to debate
Panel backs airline ticket fee hike
Cuts proposed for underused Pace bus routes
Mass honors heroes of Sept. 11
Oakton Briefs
School Digest
Batter with age: Pancake house marks 30th year of friends, family, flapjacks
Enrollment and diversity up, standardized test scores down
Silvestri seeks fifth term in the 9th Cook District
Sheriff's reports
Get Crafty
Police Blotter
Healthbeat: The prostate exam: Not just for cancer screening
School Digest
Oakton Community College Briefs
Community Calendar
O'Donovan: 'Scientific' school supply search
Sassone: If recession's over where are jobs?
Not a crafter? Try these easy-to-make projects
The Unemployee in ... the Time Warp on stage
Blaser: What's on your suburban bucket list?
Fixer: Waterproofing proves leaky affair
Kotin's Verdict: Blagojevich trial showed judicial system works
Schakowsky, Pollak pose stark contrasts
Doherty, Mulroe start slinging in 10th District
Mulligan seeks 10th term in state House
Spraying for mosquitoes to take place in area Wednesday
Uptown: TV commercial filming in Park Ridge
10th Congressional District Briefs
FLOODING: Residents must travel to reach flooding disaster centers
Golf Mill: Simple Design offers flexible, unique way to decorate
2 men sentenced for tax fraud
Niles Township: Never too late to learn computer skills
Skokie burglar apologies while robbing woman
North Maine fire dept. open house
Maine Township man stabbed multiple times during carjacking
Oakton Briefs
School Digest
Community Calendar
Property Transfers
Realty InSites: Spikes in property taxes may be worth filing an appeal
Benefit coming up for the House of Welcome
O'Donovan: Networking for the unsocial
Sassone: Labor Day celebrates work's impact
Blaser: First week of school: all potential
The Fixer: Bad customers, the sequel
BOY SCOUTS: Carrabotta reaches Eagle Scout status
The Unemployee in ... The forklift in the road
Community Briefs: Veterinary hospital earns accreditation
Editorial: Lean back and enjoy Labor Day
BOY SCOUTS: Vick reaches Eagle Scout status
Q&A: New principal excited to continue 'excellence'
Community Brief: New concept store opens at Golf Mill
Sheriff's reports
Election: Township board members set for re-election
Police Blotter
Schakowsky tours site of Evanston housing project
Park Ridge executive picked to join District 64 board
Emergency drill shows state is crises-ready
Monthi Fest celebrates Christian traditions with Indian flair
District 64: Mogil retiring as principal
Teen talent takes the stage Golf Mill Shopping Center
News Briefs: Drivers urged to beware
Apartment residents concerned about garbage fee increases
Niles Village Board focuses on two audits
Dance students get High Tek
Man uses phone call to threaten woman from his holding cell
Robber apologizes, steals purse
4 teens issued citations
Missing teens returned to youth campus
District 64: Parent curriculum nights rescheduled
Comcast completes digital cable upgrade
Letters to the editor: Forget January, September is the year's true beginning
County services on display at informational fair
Suburban unemployment rate changes varied in July
Sherriff's reports
Death of Niles pastor thought to be suicide
Pizzeria ready to open, awaits approval of 'late hour' liquor license
Healthbeat: Learn to be an advocate for your own health care
Teens help others, find rewards this summer
School Digest
Police Blotter
District 64 briefs
Oakton Briefs
Community Calendar
Property Transfers
Sassone: Some things just don't change
Blaser: African-American passion in baseball
O'Donovan: Through the eyeglasses of rascals
The Fixer: These customers aren't right
The Unemployee in ... Press 'd'oh' for Spanish
Letters to the editor: Mark Kirk supporters know who he really is
Letters to the editor: Pollak impresses at O'Hare meeting
Pantry hopes House bill will help fund expansion
Rain garden a model for controlling runoff
Playbill combines theater skills and fun for teens
Shaare Emet synagogue's closing a sign of changing times
District 64: School officials ready budget for Sept. 30 deadline
Worker helps thwart $5,600 scam of elderly woman
Niles less affected by foreclosure filings
Federal disaster relief available for storm-damaged property
TLC program expands to Culver Elementary
Outbreak of salmonella at Niles Assi Plaza linked to pickles
Crime Brief: Man beaten in attempted robbery in Maine Township
10th Congressional District Briefs: Stem cell ruling decried
District 219 holds first-ever softball camp
Ex-boyfriend charged with home invasion
Crossing guards a casualty of cutbacks
If an elephant can paint: Storefront gets makeover for Chevy-ad shoot in Edison Park
9th Congressional briefs: Summit sparks war of words between Schakowsky, Pollak
Rabid bat found in Edison Park
Edison Park Fest claims another success
Work under way to improve unsafe railroad crossing
McAuliffe surprised by Blago trail outcome
To do list: Better bike routes from east to west
Cab driver killed in Norwood Park crash
Suburboddity: Look for the Sox flag and pole in Minnesota
Cream of the coop
Pizza Garden Pizza Tart
Rev. Puchenski dies
Ask the gardener
Sept. 10 meeting to push for independent inspector general at Metra
To Your Good Health: People caring for aging parents are not alone
Crossing guards? Check
Healthbeat: Does it make sense to take vitamin supplements?
District 64: Class lists, room numbers posted
Oakton Briefs
Police Blotter
Community Calendar
Roll Call Report
Property Transfers
Sassone: Defining 'big' -- just say 'fat'
O'Donovan: Among shallows, we find Snooki -- who?
The Fixer: Where's Shatner when you need him?
Blaser: Technology isn't really our teachers' best friend
Backyard bounty: Time to harvest your crops
Editorial: The slate is clean as school starts
Study calls for colon cancer patients
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage acquires Callero & Catino Realty in Niles
Health news: Lutheran General doctor receives honor
Northwest Side neighborhood is center of West Nile concern
Outbreak of salmonella in Niles linked to contaminated pickles
Resident sings for Senior Idol
Monday is deadline for school board applications
School book pickup starts new chapter
Edison Park Fest returns Friday
Red carpet rolled out for Star Party
Two-dozen laid off teachers return Monday
Freshmen get new required school supply: laptops
Health fair kicks off parent center's third year
Trespass charges for teens found in possession items taken from cars
Car gets stuck in hole at work site
Holocaust Museum ready to embrace 'rehabilitation' role
NILES TOWNSHIP: Economy pressures putting food pantry in crisis
Officials warn about 'choking game' dangers after 2 girls die
Letters to the editor: 'Fun Run' rushes to aid of social service agencies
Mosquito population up 800 percent in two weeks
Letters to the editor: OK, problem identified, now how do we fix it?
Deaths of two girls spurs alert about 'choking game'
Evanston Social Security bash has an agenda
People & promotions
McLennan appoints new executive
Letters to the editor: Giannoulias is defender of people, not Wall St.
Blaser: Autumn is invading my summer
Sassone: Give credit where it's really due
O'Donovan: Lost in transmission at Dells
The Fixer: Dialing back to Plan A with AT&T
August 2, 2010: The day of eating dangerously
Jazz Institute awards Kiewitt-Wang to senior
Maine Township's Cohen recognized for his mentoring
The Fixer: Dialing back to Plan A with AT&T
Healthbeat: Running marathons can leave athletes running on empty
White Sox mascot visits Mary, Seat of Wisdom
School Digest
District 207 Briefs: Members sought for advisory council
Oakton Briefs
District 64: School begins Aug 23
Community Calendar
Website promotes local business bargains
Roll Call Report
Scout project improves forest preserve trails
Property Transfers
Police Blotter
Guest Essay: Health Care Council puts out its own heat advisory for seniors
Kotowski honored as 'champion' by national business support group
Four teens arrested at a Niles middle school on drug charges
Oh, what a Night Out!
Rainbow Hospice might leave Park Ridge in hunt of new HQ
Glenview officer injured in Niles man's second crash
Pickwick Theatre moves closer to landmark status
Niles boy needs CPR after being knocked out in fight
Golden opportunity marks mall's 50th
Former District 63 supe lands job in Wisconsin
Sales-tax holiday celebrated in Niles
Man charged with sex assault of family friend's daughter
9th congressional briefs: Schakowsky takes note of foe
Sgt. Brian Redding: Resurrection seniors honor Afghanistan vet
Glenview officer injured in Niles man's second crash
The Fixer: Dialing back to Plan A with AT&T
Advocate hospitals pitch services at Taste
Pet rocks
Police Blotter
Melt in your Mouth Cookies
Healthbeat: Bringing communities together to create safe routes to school
The Fixer: Obnoxious customers feature
Community Calendar
Roll Call Report
Property Transfers
Pet Of The Week
O'Donovan: A history of similar shades
The Fixer: $40 refund scores GOOOOOAL!
Sassone: Big Ed spies on energy hogs like me
Here's how to host a 21st century block party
The Unemployee in ... Swim with the big dogs
St. Robert Bellarmine School schedule announced
Editorial: Open meetings should include public comment
Chicago dancers in Top 5 at national contest
Resignation leaves school board opening
Toy store aims to spark imagination, nostalgia
Recession hits hardest at Family Center
Village tries out incentive package to attract grocer
Park Ridge foreclosures increase by 50 percent in first 6 months of 2010
Former school superintendent is a finalist for job in Wisconsin
Voluntary buyout plan OK'd to slash $900K
End in sight for delayed road work
Teens report Hinkley Park attack
Hometown heroes: Park Ridge couple rescue Lake Michigan plane-crash victim
Maine Township creek beds: 'They just bulldozed over them'
Village board of trustees: Dispute over sign continues
Niles dodges severe flood damage as stormwater study moves along
Business Briefs: Hospital earns 'green' certification
Run down long-lost property at Cash Dash
Suburboddity
O'Donovan: Under Hamburglar's dark curse
Blaser: Maybe the Cubs really are cursed
The Fixer: Wedding gift charge leaves progeny
Asked and Answered debuts
Sassone: Who's buying Christmas in July?
Asked and answered: Sleuthing for a shoehorn
The Unemployee in ... Dropping the other shoe
Niles North principal retires, assistant promoted
People & promotions
To Your Good Health: National Night Out a reminder that health, safety go hand in hand
People & Promotions
Healthbeat: Heavy backpacks are weighing children down
Colors of kindness at Children's Hospital
Oakton Community College Briefs
Pasta D'Arte owner true to his family's roots
School Digest
Ribbon tribute honors Park Ridge mother
Honor Roll
Foreclosure activity high, but glimmer of hope
Community Calendar
Police Blotter
Roll Call Report
Storm coverage: Floods' aftermath
Pet of the Week
Property Transfers
Realty InSites: Tax exemptions help some homeowners
Libraries look to take loan system private after loss of state funding
Join Citizens Police Academy
National Night Out returns
Mother-son team take a shot at opening liquor store in Park Ridge
Pastor served at two parishes on N.W. Side
Guest Essay: Gun ban's defeat will backfire on society
Guest Essay: Can Blase apologists usher in ethical era?
Cosmetics queen made it up as she went along
Payton thanks St. Patrick students for toy drive support
Roll Call Report
Kotowski's bill for military becomes law
Go hear the sounds of summer in Oak Park
Community Calendar
Campaign cash flows for Schakowsky, Pollak
O'Donovan: A veggie amidst carnivores
District 207: Ad revenue boost could help close $4.7M deficit
Lawsuit: Niles crash led to miscarriage
Pet of the week
Suburboddity
Summer camp lets kids explore world of science
People & promotions
Deal reached to end construction strike
The Fixer: Hung out to dry on rebates
Maine Township man not hit by gunshots fired through window
Party planned at annual Island in the City fest
Property Transfers
Tastee tidbit: Only a week till Taste
Resurrection opens new specialized wing
Roll Call Report
Kids not reaching 'full growth' targets on standardized tests
The Unemployee in ... Have mop, will travel
Students sink teeth into 'Little Shop of Horrors'
'Cops' TV show looks for bad boys in Maine Twp., elsewhere
Sassone: More handguns, less humanity
Retiring superintendent beloved for people skills
Airplane artist displays model box originals
St. John Brebeuf preschoolers learn about spring
$250K fine, two years' probation for co-conspirator in Blase scheme
Letters to the editor: Silence of Enola Gay's spirit speaks volumes
Resident goes to Special Olympics USA
Award-winning Pioneer Press photographers to exhibit work
Blaser: Savor summer moments
Police Blotter
Suburban jobless rate up in June, bucking state trend
Property Transfers
Pantry seeks supplies for students
Green Initiative gives new meaning to educational environment for students
Strike halts Potter Road, Greenwood Ave. projects
Week of activities begins Glenview kids museum's 25th anniversary
The Fixer: Dishin' on DISH problems
Schools failing to meet federal standards could lose students
Pollak to talk airport issues
Police Blotter
Pet Of The Week
Newsmakers
Picnic celebrates end of school year
The Fixer: Get concrete terms for work
Student tab tops $20,000 in some high schools
Kotin's Verdict: BP's move smart one, legally speaking
More districts plan to leave cooperative
City's dive team deployed for Westchester rescue operation
Heavy rains close area roads, Eisenhower Expressway
Sassone: Nightmare debates getting ridiculous
Shoot for the green
Editorial: Laws push safety for biker, driver
School Digest
Norwood Park Historical Society: Community's 136th marked
The Unemployee in ... Digital age, printed page
Board OKs firm to make village plan
Disaster declared in flood-prone Maine Township
Cardinal on hand to dedicate $80 million addition
O'Donovan: Marmalade, She Wrote
For author, writing was only beginning of tale
Nurses receive certification
Healthbeat: Allergies make insect bites into more than a nuisance
Food drive, reception Saturday to help pantry
DJ keeps energy level high at Relay
Factions show their cards in debate over video gambling
Mayor: Floods could've been worse, city's response could've been better
West Nile virus found in Norwood Park mosquitos
Blaser: How do we determine teacher pay?
News Briefs: Pool's pace picks up after past year's poor performance
Thousands of U.S. flags planted for fallen heroes
Oakton Briefs
Suburboddity
Try these for Indiana Jones-like adventures
'Twihards' over the moon at 'Eclipse' premiere
Sassone: Mr. Fix It's got nothing on me
Despite debt, finances stable for Park District
The Fixer: Disconnect on fee for canceling
HAVE Dreams program members washing cars
South grad reaches for stars in teaching career
Community Calendar
Lawsuit targets school taxpayer inequities
Letters to the editor: Blase cheated himself out of his own legacy
Producer seeing stars with 'Eclipse' soundtrack
Blaser: Test drives writer to frustration
Business expo offers Niles taste of Korea
July's garden checklist: Care, feeding for crops
Glenview woman charged in Niles with running house of prostitution
Suspected 'Double Dip Bandit' caught
Property Transfers
Exhibit shows history through Polish records
Regional office of education still owes teachers, state police
State Police: HQ will not be closed due to budget cuts
O'Donovan: Another wing at the Pretense Museum
Bids for bachelor, 10 years later gets bridegroom
Pair accused of scamming elderly woman of $14,000
Waiting list for Family Services seen as positive in lean times
Newsmakers
McKenna honored at Night of Dreams event
Celebrate Taste starting today
Comics' history as colorful as the books
The Unemployee in ... A slice of life (with olives)
Letters to the editor: Not everyone in town wants Blase sign removed
Oakton Community College briefs
Police Blotter
'Taxi Driver' author a mall-to-mall salesman
District 63: Tentative budget gets OK
Art Walk returns July 15
School Digest
News briefs: Milwaukee Avenue construction delayed
Letters to the editor: Media should tell complete story
Healthbeat: See your doctor for the green light to exercise
Pickwick Theatre eyes historical designation
Realty InSites: Lead paint law adds layer to renovation
Strike stalls road projects
Oakton Briefs
Schakowsky receives safety award
Norwood Crossing resident named Volunteer of the Year
The Fixer: Always keep your eye on the bill
Letters to the editor: Not everyone in town wants Blase sign removed
Sassone: What's on your reading list?
Teens are washing cars
Chicago Irish experience reflected in band's music
Community Calendar
Taking the kid out of Kiddieland as sign goes
Footlighters puts on 'Technicolor Dreamcoat'
School Digest
To Your Good Health: Health issues not always as they seem
Blaser: Scum, like cream, rises
Fourth of July parade an all-inclusive event
Police Blotter
THAI YOGA BODYWORK
RE/MAX Metro Chicago Real Estate Network's Balloon Will Visit Schools in Niles, Morton Grove, Skokie
YOU DONT HAVE TO BE A MEMBER TO GET FIT WITH US!
NEW! Thai Yoga Bodywork
SPINNING-INDOOR CYCLING
MEMBERSHIPS FIT FOR EVERY BODY
WE CAN PARTY!
The Village Of Niles and The Niles Family Fitness Center Introduces e-Niles
Notre Dame High School's Future Secured - New NDHS Board Assumes Ownership January 1, 2007
Donations Now Being Accepted for Notre Dame High School Auction Fundraiser
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