Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation shifts toward long view with mental health grants
The Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation is pivoting toward multi-year grants and holding talks to get a sense of what works best.
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Leyden Fire Protection District to tackle vehicle, fire station work after successful referendums
A pair of referenda that will bring in more funding for the Leyden Fire Protection District were supported by the district's voters.
Leyden Fire Protection District seeks funding increase in referendum question
Leyden Fire Protection District is asking voters to approve a 0.21% tax increase above what the Property Extension Tax Limitation Law allows.
River Forest seeks community feedback on Madison Street building plan
River Forest is moving ahead with plans to redevelop village-owned lots at the northeast corner of Madison Street and Ashland Avenue.
River Forest seeks feedback on plan for long-vacant Madison Street site
A proposed development on long-vacant parcels along Madison Street in River Forest would include 72 apartments and a new parking lot.
Niles nursing home recognized for quality care
The Niles based Presence Saint Benedict Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has been named by U.S. News and World Report as one of the best nursing homes in Illinois. The magazine...
Norwood Park church to merge with St. John Lutheran Church of Niles
Our Savior Lutheran Church, of Norwood Park, will be merging with Niles St. John Lutheran Church by next year. According to Rev. Mathew Gunia, St. John's pastor, the merger came...
St. Paul of the Cross celebrates Feast of Corpus Christi
Park Ridge's St. Paul of the Cross held a Mass and a procession to celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi and mark the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the...
Village opens first bike route at Bike Niles event
The third annual Bike Niles event also marked the official opening of the village's first bike route, named for Robert Amling, the original owner of Niles' first bike shop. Held...
Niles police receive ‘generous’ donations during Cop on a Rooftop event
Niles police officers waved from rooftops of three Dunkin' Donuts locations on Friday, May 29, to raise money for the Law Enforcement Torch Run – the state's largest Special Olympics...