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Village Launches Internal Investigation
An internal investigation of Niles village government began last week after a sentencing memorandum prepared by prosecutors in former Niles Mayor Nicholas Blase's federal corruption case implicated village employees of using their offices to further Blase's criminal scheme.
Cover shot: Ex-Niles Mayor Nicholas Blase leaves federal court in downtown Chicago after his sentencing hearing Jan. 29. Blase received one year and one day in prison. (Tom Wessell/The Journal)
Felony Charges Against Ex-Niles Cop
Layoffs, Cost Cuts OKd By Dist. 207
Board Again Asks Teachers Union To Re-Open Contract
Hanusiak Sworn In As Newest Trustee
Officials To Discuss Freedom Of Information, Open Meeting Changes
Teen Center Reviews Exciting 2009
Three More Join Fire Tax Board
Niles OK Makes Way For Hot Rod Shop
Thompson Ponders Next Move After Losses
Dist. 64 Changes Two Curriculum Schedules
January 27-February 1, 2010
Blase Sentenced To 1 Year, 1 Day In Prison
Following over a year of continuances, former long-time Niles Mayor Nicholas Blase learned his fate today in federal court.
Eight-Year-Old Girl Accidentally Shot
New Trustee Expected To Come From Plan Commission
Witness Helps Catch Thievery Suspects
Shoppers Pack New Niles Meijer
Park Dist. Reducing Expenses For Third Straight Year
Details Slow To Develop On Potential Teacher Union Payments To Dist. 207
Atanus Won't Run As Write-In For 9th District
January 20-25, 2010
Save Jobs, Use Reserves, Says 207 Community
It took a big budget axe to energize, and unite, the Maine Twp. High School District 207 community.
Dist. 71 Teachers Reject Plan For 30 Extra Minutes
Officer To Speak To Teens About Safety On Internet
Milder Winter Helping Village Save Salt
Nominate Citizens For 'Night Of Roses' Awards
Hot Rod Restorers Like What Niles Has To Offer
Coach Speaks Out Against Cuts: 'Why Only Fencing?'
Tossed From Ballot, Atanus Plans Appeal
Clubs, Substitutes Affected By Planned Dist. 207 Cuts