Morton Grove Public Library celebrates end of renovations
The Morton Grove Public Library held a grand reopening ceremony to mark the end of a months-long renovation project that kept most of the building closed off to patrons. The...
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Chambers Seafood Grille closes, celebrated as ‘Cheers’ of Niles
On Thursday, May 28, regulars gathered at Niles' Chambers Seafood Grille & Chop House one last time. The supper club has been around since 1972, offering seafood, steaks and sandwiches....
War reenactors show off uniforms, equipment from past
Members of the 1st Michigan Engineers and Mechanics Civil War reenacting group made the Niles Historical Society's museum their base of operations on Sunday, May 24 to show off uniforms,...
Niles Memorial Day ceremony avoids rain
While rain hit the Niles Veterans Memorial Waterfall several times in the hours leading up to the May 25 Memorial Day ceremony, none fell during the ceremony itself. The ceremony...
Park Ridge Farmers Market marks 26th year
The Park Ridge Farmers Market officially launched on May 23—and will continue running every Saturday through October, rain or shine. The market is located in Uptown at 15 Prairie Avenue...
St. John Brebeuf Parish deacon ordained by Bishop Francis J. Kane
Pavel Jurkulak was among fifteen men who were ordained as permanent deacons of various parishes throughout Chicagoland. Jurkulak will serve at the Niles' St. John Brebeuf Parish, joining three deacons...
Consultant recommends Evanston water supply option for Niles
Bill Balling, the Managing Director of the WRB LLC consulting firm, recommended that Niles switch its water supply from Chicago to Evanston. For the past few years, the village has...
Library recognizes teen poets
The Niles Public Library held a Poetry Lounge for teen winners of its annual poetry contest. While the contest has been around for 17 years, this was the first time...
Niles Township to help endangered Monarch butterflies
The Niles Township is encouraging residents to plant milkweed seeds to help preserve save Monarch butterflies. Monarch butterflies have historically been among the most common butterfly species in North America....
Norwegian Constitution Day Parade avoids rain, attracts crowd
In spite of a heavy rain forecast, Park Ridge's Norwegian Constitution Day Parade went off without a hitch. The holiday and parade, which is held on May 17, marks the...