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Public Safety

MWRD urges Park Ridge, Niles to cut water use during storm

October 1, 2026 · 2 min read

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Community

Park Ridge launches free Pumpkin Palooza Saturday in Uptown

September 30, 2026 · 1 min read

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Sports

Maine South flag football cracks state top 10 before playoffs

Maine South's girls flag football team earned its first USA TODAY Sports Illinois Super 10 ranking at No. 10 as the defending state champions enter the IHSA postseason at 13-6 with a four-game winning streak.

October 1, 2026 · 2 min read

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Sports

Maine South flag football cracks state top 10 before playoffs

Maine South's girls flag football team earned its first USA TODAY Sports Illinois Super 10 ranking at No. 10 as the defending state champions enter the IHSA postseason at 13-6 with a four-game winning streak.

October 1, 2026 · 2 min read

Rainwater pooling at a curb and rushing into a street drain during a heavy downpour.

Public Safety

MWRD urges Park Ridge, Niles to cut water use during storm

October 1, 2026 · 2 min read

A group of bright orange pumpkins on a wooden surface, capturing the essence of autumn harvest.

Community

Park Ridge launches free Pumpkin Palooza Saturday in Uptown

September 30, 2026 · 1 min read

Exterior of a high school building with a pond in the foreground and an American flag on a flagpole.

Sports

Maine South flag football cracks state top 10 before playoffs

Maine South's girls flag football team earned its first USA TODAY Sports Illinois Super 10 ranking at No. 10 as the defending state champions enter the IHSA postseason at 13-6 with a four-game winning streak.

October 1, 2026 · 2 min read

Rainwater pooling at a curb and rushing into a street drain during a heavy downpour.

Public Safety

MWRD urges Park Ridge, Niles to cut water use during storm

October 1, 2026 · 2 min read

A group of bright orange pumpkins on a wooden surface, capturing the essence of autumn harvest.

Community

Park Ridge launches free Pumpkin Palooza Saturday in Uptown

September 30, 2026 · 1 min read

Community

Go Green Park Ridge plans forest preserve clean-up Oct. 3

September 30, 2026 · 1 min read

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Local Government

Local Government

Local Government

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Local Government

Cook County seeks paid election judges in Maine Township

September 29, 2026 · 2 min read

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Local Government

Suburban group including Rosemont opposes O'Hare express train plan

September 23, 2026 · 2 min read

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Local Government

Park Ridge plastic bag ban takes effect Jan. 1

September 22, 2026 · 1 min read

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Local Government

SNAP recipients get half-price Pace, CTA fares starting Oct. 1

September 22, 2026 · 2 min read

Education

Education

Education

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Education

District 64 adopts FY27 budget, posts 93% math proficiency

September 28, 2026 · 2 min read

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Education

District 64 sets higher MAP targets in new superintendent goals

September 24, 2026 · 3 min read

Education

District 64 board earns statewide governance award from IASB

September 23, 2026 · 2 min read

Education

St. Paul of the Cross earns Apple school designation

September 18, 2026 · 1 min read

Public Safety

Public Safety

Public Safety

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Public Safety

MWRD urges Park Ridge, Niles to cut water use during storm

October 1, 2026 · 2 min read

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Public Safety

Indiana man faces DUI, gun charges after Maine Township stop

September 25, 2026 · 1 min read

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Public Safety

Park Ridge police log 12 arrests, four felonies in one week

September 22, 2026 · 2 min read

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Public Safety

ONCC noise committee meets Tuesday as O'Hare complaints climb

September 21, 2026 · 2 min read

Community

Community

Community

A group of bright orange pumpkins on a wooden surface, capturing the essence of autumn harvest.

Community

Park Ridge launches free Pumpkin Palooza Saturday in Uptown

September 30, 2026 · 1 min read

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Community

Go Green Park Ridge plans forest preserve clean-up Oct. 3

September 30, 2026 · 1 min read

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Community

Park Ridge Lions Club offers free health screenings Oct. 2

September 29, 2026 · 1 min read

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Community

Pickwick Theatre screens The Exorcist Oct. 7 with Nick Digilio

September 28, 2026 · 2 min read

Business

Business

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Business

Niles Chamber opens 'Lead Local' applications for 2027 cohort

September 21, 2026 · 1 min read

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Business

Cook County gas hits $4.52, tops Chicago metro before Labor Day

September 4, 2026 · 2 min read

Business

Bagel shop at Uptown Metra station one vote from opening, waiting room set to reopen

August 7, 2026 · 2 min read

Business

Jungle of Niles eyes vacant Des Plaines Kmart as eviction hearing looms Friday

August 6, 2026 · 2 min read

Sports

Sports

Sports

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Sports

Maine South flag football cracks state top 10 before playoffs

October 1, 2026 · 2 min read

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Sports

No. 8 Maine South hosts Niles West in Week 6 football Friday

September 21, 2026 · 2 min read

Sports

NDCP hosts No. 4 Brother Rice in Niles doubleheader

September 18, 2026 · 1 min read

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Sports

Maine East, Maine West meet Friday with both at 0-4

September 17, 2026 · 2 min read

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