Jennifer Johnson

Jennifer Johnson is freelance writer for the Pioneer Press.

Mediterranean restaurant to open in Uptown Park Ridge; will feature kababs

March 10, 2022 at 7:02 p.m.

A Mediterranean-style restaurant is coming to Uptown Park Ridge. The Park Ridge Liquor License Review Board on March 7 voted to recommend City Council approval of a restaurant and bar...

Residents opposed to a recreational marijuana dispensary proposed for a former VFW hall at Higgins and Canfield Roads packed a Park Ridge City Council meeting on March 7, 2022.

Second marijuana dispensary gets preliminary approval from Park Ridge City Council as mayor breaks tie

March 9, 2022 at 5:20 p.m.

Plans for a second marijuana dispensary in Park Ridge moved another step forward this week after a tie-breaking vote by the city's mayor. Park Ridge Mayor Marty Maloney on Monday...

Marty Joyce answers questions from a 7th Ward interview committee at Park Ridge City Hall on May 31, 2017. Joyce, who was appointed alderman in 2017, has announced plans to resign in May.

Park Ridge Ald. Marty Joyce announces plan to resign in May

March 8, 2022 at 8:00 p.m.

After five years on the Park Ridge City Council, 7th Ward Ald. Marty Joyce has announced he will be stepping down this spring. "You may have noticed a sign in...

A lunch crowd eats outside at Holt's, Prospect and Summit Avenues, in Uptown Park Ridge on April 6, 2021.

Park Ridge aldermen support ‘nominal’ fees for restaurants that use public property for outdoor dining

March 8, 2022 at 12:39 p.m.

Park Ridge's elected officials reaffirmed their support for charging restaurants a fee to use public space for outdoor dining, but only if the fee is "nominal." That was the message...

Newlywed Park Ridge couple recount falling in love after moving into retirement community

March 8, 2022 at 12:39 a.m.

The woman at the table across the way caught Michael Lawrence's eye not long after she had moved into his retirement community in Park Ridge. There was something attractive about...

Niles Elementary School South, 6935 W. Touhy Ave. in Niles.

Maryville Academy alternative school eyes move to former South School in Niles

March 8, 2022 at 5:10 p.m.

An alternative school associated with Maryville Academy is planning a move to a former Niles elementary school that two years ago was being considered for housing. The Niles Planning and...

School news: District 207 students named National Merit finalists; new special education director hired for District 64

March 5, 2022 at 2:13 a.m.

National Merit finalists named Five seniors from Maine Township High School District 207 schools were recently named National Merit Scholarship Finalists for 2022. Performance on the PSAT, taken during the...

Drive-up mailboxes outside the Park Ridge Post Office were taken out of service after the boxes were discovered pried open early on Nov. 8, 2021.

Park Ridge collecting complaints on mail service, will forward them to U.S. Postmaster

March 3, 2022 at 10:01 p.m.

Have a problem with mail delivery? The city of Park Ridge wants to hear about it — and share it with the U.S. Postmaster and a local congresswoman. That is...

Larry Ryles, right, helps wrap gift cards and coupons for Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 holiday meals on Dec. 4, 2020. Ryles was appointed to fill a vacancy on the District 64 School Board on Feb. 28, 2022.

Former District 64 School Board member appointed to fill vacancy through 2023 election

March 3, 2022 at 4:47 p.m.

A former member of the Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 Board of Education is rejoining the board to fill a vacancy that was created last month. The school board on...

Matt Condon, principal of Park View School in Morton Grove, was recently named a Golden Apple Award finalist.

Principal of Park View School in Morton Grove named Golden Apple finalist for leadership excellence

March 2, 2022 at 8:26 p.m.

Park View School Principal Matt Condon may be a Golden Apple Award finalist, but the Morton Grove educator believes the real honor belongs to others. "While I typically would shy...

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