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This week's top stories

What's Next For Alpogianis?

After Niles Village Trustee George Alpogianis resigned his seat on the village board last week, forced out by the Cook County State's Attorney because of past felony convictions, he spoke with the Journal & Topics Newspapers about his plans for the future. Illinois law prohibits convicted felons from holding elected office. He said his plans include securing a pardon from Gov. Pat Quinn after which he would again seek elected office in Niles. He also wants to see the law changed.

'Smaller' Meijer To Fill Golf Road Vacancy

Irish Invade Niles As Sister City Delegation Comes For Visit

Niles Resident Wins National Contest To Cruise With Jeopardy!

Police Blotter

Study Eyes Area Immigrant Impact

Light Up The Skies Friday

School Dist. 64 Budget Returns To Restraint

LGH Chief Steps Down After 5 Months



June 24-29, 2009

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Alpogianis Out

This week represents a historic moment in Niles politics as the criminal pasts of two former public officials, Nicholas Blase and George Alpogianis, play major roles in their futures and the future of the village. On Monday, Alpogianis resigned from the Niles Village Board under a threat by the Cook County State's Attorney's office that it would take action to force his removal if he did not step down because of past felony convictions dating back to the mid-1980's. And on Friday, June 26, former Mayor Nicholas Blase will face sentencing on federal corruption charges that he pled guilty to last year shortly after resigning following a 47-year tenure as Niles' mayor.

Sentencing of Ex-Niles Mayor Delayed Yet Again

George Issues Statement

Teens Take Over Golf Mill

Girl Scouts To Collect Food Donations At 4th Parade

Schools Forming Strategic Plan Action Teams

Police Blotter

State's Attorney Receives Niles Trustee Resignation Letter

Collision Injures 2; DUI Charged



June 17-22, 2009

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Everybody Pitches In As Expanded Niles Teen Center Up And Running

Village employees and volunteers from the Niles Home Depot store were busy painting, installing new computer equipment and preparing to lay down carpet last Thursday in the Niles Teen Center's expanded space to prepare for yesterday's (Tuesday) first full day of use.

State's Attorney: Niles Trustee Needs To Step Down

Library Still Searching For Parking

Details Set For Annual '4th' Parade, Festivities

Police Blotter

5 Dist. 207 Students Post Perfect ACT Scores

Discussion Heats Up On Health Care Reform



June 10-15, 2009

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Complaint Sparks Alpogianis Probe

A Cook County State's Attorney's (CCSA) spokesman confirmed that a complaint has been received and an investigation into newly-elected Village Trustee George Alpogianis' past felony convictions is underway that could lead to his removal from the village board.

Village Attorney Tries To Clarify Statement On Trustee's Records

Niles Teen Center Expansion Underway; 'Lock-In' June 21

Schakowsky Won't Make Bid For Open Senate Seat

Police Blotter


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