Des Plaines’ ‘Good Move’ brand draws criticism
A number of residents lambasted Des Plaines' new branding strategy during a City Council meeting Monday night, saying it ignored the history and unique qualities of the city and was...
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Oakton Community College Empty Bowls event raises cash for food pantries
Brushing shoulders as they meandered around several long tables laid out in a large rectangle, the dozens of attendees at last Saturday's Empty Bowls at Oakton event intermittently grabbed one...
Niles Library Board votes to increase tax levy by $800,000
Following four meetings worth of debate and pushback from community members, the Niles Library District Board of Trustees voted at a recent meeting to increase the district's property tax levy...
D219 board votes to put amended budget on display, increase tax levy
Three members of the Niles Township High School District 219 School Board took issue with an amended budget unveiled Tuesday night that included a nearly $5 million increase in expenditures...
Des Plaines facing $12 million deficit due to Illinois budget impasse
Illinois Republican Rep. David Harris told the Des Plaines City Council during a presentation at a recent meeting he's discouraged and disheartened by the five-month long budget impasse in Springfield....
Woman pleads guilty in hoax meant to get boyfriend’s attention
A Lake County woman pleaded guilty Wednesday morning to attempted disorderly conduct after she was accused in August of filing a false police report to get the attention of her...
Fire strikes Niles home twice in one day
Two fires broke out within one single family home in the 9200 block of North Callero Drive in Niles yesterday, according to Niles Fire Department officials. The fire department was...
Empty Bowls at Oakton Community College to help stock local food pantry shelves
A group of about twenty dedicated artisans at Oakton Community College work year round to fashion ceramic bowls not to sell for their own gain nor to keep, but as...
Local veterans honored at Niles Village Board meeting
A lifelong Niles resident and U.S. Army veteran who served in two tours of duty in Afghanistan received a "Key to the City" from village trustees as a token of...
Des Plaines approves controversial study for bike, walking path
A controversial $150,000 line item to cover the cost of a feasibility study for a bicycle and pedestrian path next to the Northwest Highway S-curve was included during last minute...