Des Plaines intends to merge zoning board, Plan Commission
Des Plaines officials plan to merge the city's Zoning Board of Appeals and Plan Commission into one advisory panel beginning next year. At a recent meeting, the city's aldermen voted...
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Des Plaines will keep bidding requirement favored by unions
A requirement that companies bidding on large Des Plaines projects have active apprenticeship and training programs will remain in effect despite objections by half of the city's aldermen. A requirement...
Des Plaines council OKs apartment complex for those with disabilities
After months of meetings and several hours-long discussions, a proposed apartment complex for individuals with disabilities received final approval from the Des Plaines City Council this week. Alderman approved two...
Former Des Plaines alderman chosen to replace Kotowski in state Senate
A former Des Plaines alderman was chosen Monday night by Democratic leaders to serve the remainder of Sen. Dan Kotowski's term in the Illinois Senate. Kotowski announced his resignation from...
Evanston teen killed in 2012 remembered amid continuing city violence
On the weekend that marks the three-year anniversary of Evanston teen Dajae Coleman's death, members of the community, his family, friends, former classmates, mentors and teachers gathered to honor the...
Lobbying firm’s bill challenged
A firm hired by Des Plaines to lobby against expanding gaming in Illinois has withdrawn its final bill of $2,100, officials said, but spurred a call by an alderman to...
Officials investigate death of NIU student who fell from dorm’s 11th floor
Officials are investigating the death of a Northern Illinois University student who reportedly was killed in a fall from a dormitory window Saturday night, according to authorities. Eric Weldy, NIU's...
Officials: Niles library retirement offerings could be hurting employee retention
Niles Public Library officials say the library's current retirement offerings may be negatively impacting the number of talented employees the facility attracts and retains. The library plans to study alternative...
Village Board approves over-budget Niles brand, logo contract
A nearly $13,000 over budget contract for the evaluation of existing and the creation of new designs for entrance and roadway signs in Niles was narrowly approved by the village's...
Niles bike shop to participate in Chicagoland Unconventional Bike Expo
Joe Reichert purchased Amling's Cycle in Niles in 1999 with one goal in mind: to popularize recumbent bicycles. Sixteen years later, Reichert is still in business and his shop will...