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Morton Grove org says some of its gay pride signs posted in planters were removed, vandalized

June 19, 2025 at 12:18 p.m.

At least a dozen gay pride signs posted in planters on village of Morton Grove streets have been reported stolen, causing alarm for leaders of a local pride organization that...

Niles Mayor George Alpogianis speaks at an open house in June 2024 about the redevelopment of Golf Mill Shopping Center in Niles. The developer has said in May 2025 that the mall is for sale, but the mayor says Niles' investment in the project is covered. (Richard Requena/Pioneer Press)

Even with Golf Mill Shopping Center for sale as it’s redeveloped, Niles leaders say the village’s investment in the project not in jeopardy

May 13, 2025 at 12:21 p.m.

Though Golf Mill Shopping Center is for sale, Niles village leaders are confident the $443 million redevelopment of the landmark mall will still move forward as planned this year. In...

A view of the YMCA, right, from the Leaning Tower of Niles as demolition takes place on the Y building on May 2, 2025. (Audrey Richardson/baiduhai)

Leaning Tower YMCA site being razed, creation of a downtown Niles planned for the site: ‘We’re in a renaissance’

May 9, 2025 at 12:11 p.m.

Crews began last week to tear down the Leaning Tower YMCA building in Niles, clearing the way for development of a downtown area in the north suburb that may include...

The village of Lincolnwood leaders have agreed to a deal with T-Mobile to have the telecommunications company lease cellular tower space on the town's water tower.

Lincolnwood agrees to continue T-Mobile cellular tower lease at village’s water tower

May 6, 2025 at 10:52 a.m.

Mobile phone carrier T-Mobile will pay the village of Lincolnwood in excess of $1 million over the next 20 years to lease a portion of the village’s water tower. The...

Morton Grove trustees approve local 1% grocery tax as state one is repealed

April 29, 2025 at 1:52 p.m.

Morton Grove is now among a growing number of municipalities that will impose a local grocery tax when the state one is repealed effective next year, with the Village Board...

Niles leaders establish Touhy Avenue TIF expecting a $17M haul, jumpstart new development

April 23, 2025 at 6:07 a.m.

Niles village leaders hope a new tax increment financing district on Touhy Avenue will spearhead an estimated $17 million in redevelopment along the corridor. The Niles Village Board voted 6-0...

The Niles Village Board approved a posthumous proclamation at its March 25, 2025 meeting for longtime resident Norbert Johnson, pictured, who died in Feb. 2025. (Courtesy village of Niles)

Niles trustees, mayor remember resident Norbert Johnson as ‘one in a million … epitome of being a volunteer’

April 22, 2025 at 1:16 p.m.

The Niles Village Board offered a posthumous tribute to a revered resident and former county deputy sheriff known for his local volunteerism and community camaraderie. Norbert Johnson died in February...

Morton Grove considering a ban on some THC products easily available at gas stations, vape shops. But there was a call to not include kratom.

April 15, 2025 at 11:50 a.m.

As the village of Morton Grove considers an ordinance that would ban the sale of some THC-related substances, trustees heard from a man who urged removing kratom from the outlaw...

Unofficial vote totals from the April 1, 2025 election indicate Martin "Marty" Maloney got 65% of the vote in his reelection bid. Challenger Sal Raspanti, the current city clerk, picked up 35%. (John Konstantaras/for Pioneer Press).

Park Ridge Mayor Marty Maloney grateful for winning another term and residents’ ‘faith’ in him

April 8, 2025 at 1:08 p.m.

In Park Ridge, Martin “Marty” Maloney appears to have breezed to another term as mayor, holding off a challenge from the current city clerk Sal Raspanti.

Park Ridge city clerk candidate Michael Lupo gets a kiss from his mother, Pattie Lupo, as they wait for results with supporters at Pennyville Station, April 1, 2025 in Park Ridge. (John Konstantaras/for Pioneer Press)

Michael Lupo grateful to ‘everybody for everything’ as he claims city clerk victory in Park Ridge

April 8, 2025 at 12:03 p.m.

Here are the election results for Park Ridge clerk in the race between Marion Joan Mattingly and Michael Lupo.

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