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What's it like to be homeless? Over 50 Oakton Community College students will find out when they spend the night in outdoor shelters Thursday, Nov.7-Friday, Nov. 8, outside the main entrance of Oakton's Skokie campus, 7701 N. Lincoln Ave. Hosted by Oakton's Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter, Student Services and the Student Government Association, volunteers will call attention to homelessness by filling the college's front lawn with makeshift shanties built from discarded...
On 10/27/2019 at 0320 hours Detectives from the Niles Police Department took into custody a second suspect involved in the incident that occurred September 22, 2019 at approximately 3:22 a.m. at the Music Box Club, located at 7867 N. Milwaukee Avenue. During the course of the investigation Detectives developed information linking a second suspect to this incident. As a result of that information a warrant was obtained for the suspect's arrest. On 10/27/2019 the Maywood Police...
Oakton Community College cross country runner Souleya Ibrahim (Mather High School) will compete in the 2019 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I Women's Cross Country Championship scheduled Saturday, Nov. 9, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Ibrahim, a freshman from Chicago, punched her ticket to nationals by finishing first at the NJCAA Division I Region IV and Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference (ISCC) Cross Country Championship hosted by Carl...
Updated- Dee Road Closure October 16 - October 31 Dee Road will be closed in both directions at the tracks from Wednesday, October 16 at 9:00 a.m. through Thursday, October 31 at 12:00 p.m. The northbound detour will begin at Touhy, and the southbound detour will begin at Busse Hwy. This work is being completed by Union Pacific for their train platform renewal. Additional detour signage will be posted before October 16 to direct traffic around the closure. Please contact Public Works at 847-318-5228 with any questions. City...
Oakton Community College and YMCA Evanston/North Shore will host the continuing education workshop "A Lethal Relationship: Gun Violence and Domestic Violence" from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, at the Oakton's Des Plaines campus, 1600 E. Golf Road (Rooms 1604-1610). Professionals in the areas of criminal justice, law enforcement, public health and safety, human services, mental health, legislative and advocacy are encouraged to attend the event sponsored by Oakton and...
Experience the best of Oakton Community College's art and music students at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at the college's Student Center, Room 1530, 1600 E. Golf Road, Des Plaines. "The Art of Music/The Music of Art" is free and open to the public. Hear performances and see original paintings, drawings, collages, photography and 3D art while mingling with the talented artists that created them. Gifted students from Oakton's versatile music department will entertain with solos,...
On Monday October 28, 2019 at 12:09 p.m., the Park Ridge Fire Department responded to an activated fire alarm in Bristol Court, at 2400 Windsor Mall. Upon arrival, crews were met by occupants of the structure with a reported kitchen fire on the second floor. Companies went to the second floor and made entry to the unit where they discovered a stove fire that had extended to the stove exhaust hood and into the back wall and adjacent kitchen cabinets. They quickly suppressed...
Students at District 63's Nelson School had a fantastic opportunity for hands-on learning with Niles Public Works. This initiative was a great example of the Village of Niles' ongoing effort to engage the community and inform the next generation of active citizens....
More than 200 parents and children marched in the Niles Park District Halloween Parade October 26. Wearing creative costumes they strolled from Oak Park to Grennan Heights where they partied with games and goodies....
In its 50-year history, Oakton Community College has awarded more than 30,000 degrees and certificates to students who are making a difference in their professional careers and communities. Celebrate the accomplishments of five of these alumni at the Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony and Reception from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at Oakton's Skokie campus, 7701 N. Lincoln Ave., in Rooms P103-104. The Village of Skokie is the lead sponsor of this event, which is free and...
Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures will whisk families away on an immersive getaway chock-full of magical participatory moments. Featuring new and classic tales, this multi-generational experience is scheduled to visit the Chicago area in early 2020, with performances Jan. 23 to 26 at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill., then move to Chicago's United Center, Jan. 29 to Feb. 2, before returning to the Allstate Arena for a final week, Feb. 6 to 9. Fans can sign up at...
Oakton Community College will host the continuing education workshop “A Lethal Relationship: Gun Violence and Domestic Violence” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, at the college’s Des Plaines campus, 1600 E. Golf Road (Rooms 1604-1610). Professionals in the areas of criminal justice, law enforcement, public health and safety, human services, mental health, legislative and advocacy are encouraged to attend the event sponsored by Oakton and YWCA Evanston/North Shore. Participants will gain a better understanding of to...
SPRINGFIELD — Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot laid out her budget plan Wednesday, announcing the city "will need cooperation from Springfield” in order to fill an $838 million operating deficit. Lightfoot called on state lawmakers to authorize the city to increase its real-estate transfer tax, “support a Chicago casino” and “develop a statewide pension reform package.” The mayor claimed that, “for the first time in our city’s history,” the budget will include full funding for police and fire pensions “at the level outside expert...
Mayor Maloney hosts Holiday Card Contest Mayor Maloney invites all local young artists in Park Ridge to design his holiday card this year. Each year the Mayor sends a card to neighboring communities and organizations on behalf of his office and Park Ridge artists in grades K-12 are invited to submit their artwork to have their entry selected as this year’s design. Mayor Maloney will review the submissions and select the winning design that will be used as the card he sends out on behalf of his office. Physical cards will b...
The Illinois chapter of AFSP is hosting an 'Out of the Darkness Walk' on September 21, 2019 at 11:00 am, beginning and ending at Montrose Harbor in Chicago. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), suicide is the #1 leading cause of death for people ages 10 to 44 in Illinois. Chances are, you or someone you know has been impacted by suicide in some way. In fact, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the US. The American Foundation for...
Niles West Theatre presents "Little Shop of Horrors" on October 17 through 19 in the Black Box Theatre at 5701 West Oakton, Skokie. Tickets are extremely limited; please contact the Box Office at (847) 626-2633 or www.nileswesttheatre.com. The Book and Lyrics is by Howard Ashman, and Music by Alan Menken. Performances are 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19. Tickets are $10 for Adults and $7 for Students, Senior Citizens and Children. There is...
Now Hiring: Seasonal Public Works Staff The Village of Niles is now hiring seasonal Public Works employees for the upcoming winter. Pay range is $15-$25 per hour. Applicants with a CDL are preferred. View the full posting on our jobs page. Police and Fire Units Responded to a Vehicle vs. Bicyclist Crash Park Ridge Police and Fire Units responded to a vehicle vs. bicyclist crash at the intersection of Greenwood and Arthur. The bicyclist is a 15-year-old male who was transported to Lutheran General Hospital in serious...
Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart is asking for the public's help in locating a missing autistic man last seen in Blue Island. Victor Medina, 29, of unincorporated Matteson, was last seen Monday, Oct. 14, in the 13000 block of Maple Avenue in Blue Island where he arrived at around 1 p.m. for a doctor's appointment. Medina left in an unknown direction without seeing his doctor at that time. He has no money or cellphone in his possession and is believed to be endangered....
With one workshop down, two community polls complete, and more than 1,200 responses compiled, it is now time to shape and prioritize recommendations for Park Ridge's Draft Comprehensive Plan. Join us when we meet on Tuesday, October 15 at the O'Connor Community Building from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to share your thoughts. Recycling Event to be held at the Service Center on Oct. 19 On Saturday, October 19, the City of Park Ridge and the Chamber of Commerce will host a Document...
Planning ahead for the future often involves having a strong educational foundation upon which a secure and financially rewarding career can be built. While many students and families give ample thought to where they will attend college, taking such an approach to high school can be beneficial as well. High school is a critical time in a child's life. Many students simply attend their local public high schools, even if that school may not be the best fit for the student. It...
Yard Waste and Leaf Pickup Update Yard waste pickup continues through December 12, 2019. Leaf pickup runs from October 15 to December 7. Place leaves in the street against the curb and away from parked cars the night before your scheduled refuse pick-up day. Do not include other landscape debris in leaf piles, as the Village will only pick up leaves. All other landscape debris must be bagged or bundled with a yard waste sticker. “Be Alarmed” It is important to have enough smoke alarms in your home. Fire research has dem...
Morton Grove - Niles Water Commission receives the 2019 Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement Award The Morton Grove - Niles Water Commission received the 2019 Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement Award for a project ranging from $35M to $100M from the Illinois Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers. This prestigious honor is awarded annually to an engineering Project which best exemplifies new or innovative application of technology, resourcefulness in solving complex problems, and environmental,...
Each day, the Village of Skokie residential and commercial water customers receive an average of 7.7 million gallons of drinking water that is distributed through some 180 miles of water mains throughout the community. Unexpected water main breaks are costly for the Village. In addition, they are disruptive and inconvenient for both residents and businesses, sometimes resulting in business interruption and other costly circumstances. The Village of Skokie has maintained detailed records on its water mains for years in an...
The Park Ridge Park District, in combination with local restaurants is celebrating autumn with an Oktoberfest this Saturday October 28, 12 - 9 p.m. Enjoy great food, live music, beer, and lots of fun. Courtland Avenue between Prospect and Butler will be closed for the event. Butler, between Courtland and Vine will also be closed. Pace Bus 290 will work on a detour this day only. City in search of Board and Commission Volunteers The City has many times referred to its Board and Commission members as being the backbone of this...
Commended Students in 2020 National Merit Program Nineteen students from Niles Township High School District 219 were named as Commended Students in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, will be presented by the school principals to these scholastically talented seniors. About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although...