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Park Ridge panel advances first historic district, 6-1
The Park Ridge Procedures & Regulations Committee voted 6-1 on Aug. 17 to advance the Spanish Town Historic District, which would be the city's first, to the full City Council for a final vote expected Sept. 8. Alderpersons also asked staff to prepare a moratorium on future historic district applications while they discuss process reforms.
Local Government
Niles puts term limits, vehicle stickers, theater on November ballot
The Niles Village Board unanimously approved three referendum questions for the Nov. 3 ballot at a special Aug. 14 meeting, including a binding measure to extend trustee term limits from 12 to 16 years, a binding question to abolish vehicle stickers and an advisory question on attracting a theater.
Local Government
Park Ridge panel advances first historic district, 6-1
The Park Ridge Procedures & Regulations Committee voted 6-1 on Aug. 17 to advance the Spanish Town Historic District, which would be the city's first, to the full City Council for a final vote expected Sept. 8. Alderpersons also asked staff to prepare a moratorium on future historic district applications while they discuss process reforms.
Local Government
Park Ridge panel advances first historic district, 6-1
The Park Ridge Procedures & Regulations Committee voted 6-1 on Aug. 17 to advance the Spanish Town Historic District, which would be the city's first, to the full City Council for a final vote expected Sept. 8. Alderpersons also asked staff to prepare a moratorium on future historic district applications while they discuss process reforms.
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View MorePark Ridge approves $38,500 study on police station's future
The Park Ridge City Council approved a $38,500 contract with Cordogan, Clark & Associates on Aug. 11 to study whether the police station should expand within City Hall or relocate, a decision that could shape a future capital project for taxpayers.
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View MorePark Ridge Flock camera contract stands after council deadlock
The Park Ridge City Council deadlocked on Ald. John Moran's motion to reconsider the city's $24,000 Flock Safety license plate reader contract, leaving the deal intact as privacy concerns mount locally and statewide.
Local Government
View MoreLibrary board eyes 2.7% property tax levy increase Tuesday
The Park Ridge Public Library Board of Trustees will review a proposed FY27 budget Tuesday that would raise the property tax levy by $117,092, or 2.7%, to $4,453,813, while adding a new half-time outreach coordinator and a 4% merit raise pool for staff.
Local Government
View MorePark Ridge holds first historic district hearing for Spanish Town
The Park Ridge Historic Preservation Commission held a public hearing Aug. 5 on a proposed historic district designation for five Spanish Colonial Revival homes in the Spanish Town neighborhood, which would be the city's first-ever historic district and would require owners to get design approval for exterior changes.
Local Government
View MoreNew Illinois law makes unauthorized courthouse recording a crime
A new Illinois law sponsored by state Sen. Laura Murphy of Des Plaines makes unauthorized video recording and photography in courthouses a Class A misdemeanor, targeting the intimidation of domestic violence victims.
Local Government
View MoreNiles-Maine library proposes $13.5 million budget, public hearing set for Aug. 19
The Niles-Maine District Library board unanimously adopted a tentative $13.5 million budget for FY2026-27, an 18.8 percent increase driven partly by a $2.7 million renovation project, with a public hearing scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19 at the library.
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View MorePark Ridge approves mural definition, oversized sign variance
The Park Ridge City Council on Monday, Aug. 3 gave final approval to a first-ever mural definition in the zoning code and a wall-sign variance at 140 N. Northwest Highway, while also receiving the city's fiscal year 2025 financial report and a $1 million warrant report.
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