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Park Ridge council votes on first historic district Tuesday
The Park Ridge City Council will vote Tuesday, Sept. 8, on whether to approve the Spanish Town Historic District, the city's first-ever historic designation covering five 1927 homes. The Committee of the Whole will also take up traffic calming and pest control.
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Park Ridge homeowners can recover missed tax exemptions to 2022
Park Ridge and Niles homeowners can file a Certificate of Error with the Cook County Assessor's Office to recover missed property tax exemptions going back to 2022, with free virtual workshops on Sept. 9–10 and a payment deadline of Oct. 1.
Local Government
Park Ridge council votes on first historic district Tuesday
The Park Ridge City Council will vote Tuesday, Sept. 8, on whether to approve the Spanish Town Historic District, the city's first-ever historic designation covering five 1927 homes. The Committee of the Whole will also take up traffic calming and pest control.
Local Government
Park Ridge homeowners can recover missed tax exemptions to 2022
Local Government
Cook County forest preserve workers end 16-day strike
Local Government
Cook County storm damage teams knock on doors through Sept. 3
Local Government
Park Ridge council votes on first historic district Tuesday
The Park Ridge City Council will vote Tuesday, Sept. 8, on whether to approve the Spanish Town Historic District, the city's first-ever historic designation covering five 1927 homes. The Committee of the Whole will also take up traffic calming and pest control.
Local Government
Park Ridge homeowners can recover missed tax exemptions to 2022
Local Government
Cook County forest preserve workers end 16-day strike
Local Government
Cook County storm damage teams knock on doors through Sept. 3
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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.
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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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