Igor Studenkov

Igor Studenkov is a freelance reporter for the Chicago Tribune.

Singer/pianist Judy Roberts and saxophone player Greg Fishman perform on the final night at Chambers, 6881 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Niles, on Thursday, May 28.

Chambers Seafood Grille closes, celebrated as ‘Cheers’ of Niles

June 15, 2018 at 9:34 p.m.

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....

1st Michigan Engineers member Chris Kubacki poses in full World War II paratrooper gear in front of the Niles Historical Society Museum.

War reenactors show off uniforms, equipment from past

May 9, 2019 at 11:40 a.m.

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,...

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7712 Rifle Squad honors fallen soldiers with a three-rifle salute.

Niles Memorial Day ceremony avoids rain

May 9, 2019 at 11:39 a.m.

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

May 23, 2019 at 9:22 a.m.

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

May 9, 2019 at 11:39 a.m.

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

May 9, 2019 at 11:39 a.m.

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...

Niles Poetry contest first place winner Nick Carsello (left), second place winner Jessica Uy (second from left) and Sara Starecheski, who earned on Honorable Mention (right) pose with Weston Clark (third from left).

Library recognizes teen poets

May 9, 2019 at 11:39 a.m.

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

May 9, 2019 at 11:39 a.m.

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....

A boat float makes its way in the Annual Norwegian Constitution Day Parade Sunday, May 17, in Park Ridge.

Norwegian Constitution Day Parade avoids rain, attracts crowd

May 23, 2019 at 9:21 a.m.

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...

New Niles logo to go before the board

May 9, 2019 at 11:39 a.m.

The Niles Board of Trustees will vote on whether to adopt a new village logo during its May 26 meeting. The new logo was one of the three logos presented...

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