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Supreme Court blocks mail-ballot rule for Park Ridge voters
The U.S. Supreme Court blocked new federal mail-ballot requirements from taking effect before the Nov. 3 election, meaning Park Ridge and Niles voters can vote by mail under existing rules. Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon said the 7-2 ruling gives election officials the certainty they need.
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Supreme Court blocks mail-ballot rule for Park Ridge voters
The U.S. Supreme Court blocked new federal mail-ballot requirements from taking effect before the Nov. 3 election, meaning Park Ridge and Niles voters can vote by mail under existing rules. Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon said the 7-2 ruling gives election officials the certainty they need.
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Supreme Court blocks mail-ballot rule for Park Ridge voters
The U.S. Supreme Court blocked new federal mail-ballot requirements from taking effect before the Nov. 3 election, meaning Park Ridge and Niles voters can vote by mail under existing rules. Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon said the 7-2 ruling gives election officials the certainty they need.
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Supreme Court blocks mail-ballot rule for Park Ridge voters
The U.S. Supreme Court blocked new federal mail-ballot requirements from taking effect before the Nov. 3 election, meaning Park Ridge and Niles voters can vote by mail under existing rules. Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon said the 7-2 ruling gives election officials the certainty they need.
Local Government
Park Ridge creates its first historic district
The Park Ridge City Council approved the city's first-ever historic district designation for five Spanish Colonial Revival homes in the Spanish Town neighborhood and a Verizon Wireless cell tower lease at the Dee Road train station at its Sept. 8 meeting.
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District 207 committee reviews 2027 health insurance Sept. 18
Maine Township High School District 207's Finance Committee meets Friday, Sept. 18, to discuss the 2027 health insurance renewal and appoint a township trustee.
Education
District 207 college fair brings 136 schools to Maine West
Maine Township High School District 207 hosts its annual College Fair and Postsecondary Expo on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at Maine West High School in Des Plaines, with about 136 colleges and 42 other exhibitors expected.
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Cook County offers free vaccines for students through October
Cook County's free "Every Vaccine Counts" vaccination clinics run through October for children 6 months to 18 years, as nearly 12,000 suburban students remain unvaccinated ahead of the Oct. 15 school compliance deadline.
Public Safety
Park Ridge police cite two juveniles for underage e-bike riding
Park Ridge police issued municipal code citations to a 14-year-old and a 10-year-old for underage e-bike operation on Sept. 5, with both juveniles scheduled for an Oct. 13 hearing.
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Niles library hosts fall plant workshops, photo contest
The Niles-Maine District Library is offering free fall gardening programs including a harvest photo contest with a Sept. 30 deadline, seed-saving and houseplant workshops, and a community plant swap on Oct. 4.
Community
Park Ridge history buffs brave rain for Hodges Park tour
Umbrella-toting residents joined a walking tour of the Hodges Park neighborhood on Sunday, Sept. 13, learning about mayoral homes, park memorials and a long-demolished 1873 hotel.
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Cook County gas hits $4.52, tops Chicago metro before Labor Day
Cook County gas prices hit $4.52 per gallon ahead of Labor Day weekend, the highest in the Chicago metro and 20 cents above the Illinois average, with global supply disruptions driving record fuel costs.
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Bagel shop at Uptown Metra station one vote from opening, waiting room set to reopen
A commuter-focused bagel and coffee shop called Midwest Doughboys is one City Council vote away from opening inside the Uptown Park Ridge Metra station, a move city officials say will allow the main waiting room, closed since last winter due to vandalism, to reopen during regular hours.
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Maine East, Maine West meet Friday with both at 0-4
Maine East and Maine West, both winless at 0-4, face off Friday at 6:30 p.m. in Des Plaines after Maine West nearly erased a 32-0 halftime deficit in a 38-26 loss to Deerfield.
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Maine South climbs to No. 8 in Illinois Media poll
Maine South moved up two spots to No. 8 in the Week 4 Illinois Media Class 8A football poll after a 41-7 CSL-opening win over Maine West, and faces undefeated New Trier on Friday, Sept. 11.
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