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Wendy Gruen, chief financial officer for Turner Financial Services, and Chris Novak, owner of Professional Nerds, install wiring at Turner's new location on Touhy Avenue.
Local Scout Donates Food For Eagle Project
The holiday season typically sees a spike in donations to food pantries followed by a drop-off in giving for the remainder of the winter.
Gov. Pat Quinn's plan to reduce municipalities' share of income tax revenue is estimated to cost Niles $700,000 next year. If the proposal goes through, the loss in revenue will pose an additional challenge for the village. Niles is already facing a projected $4.7 million deficit for the next fiscal year, which begins May 1.
Case Against Cop Headed For Arbitration
Businesses Forced To Deal With Milwaukee Ave. Delays
Toys, Trains Enthusiast Moore Passes Away
March 10-15, 2010
The Maine Teachers Association (MTA) has again rejected a proposal to negotiate salary concessions to save jobs in High School District 207.
Expanding Chamber's Reach Top Priority
Commissioners Pay Ordinance Taken Out Of Commission
Nelson Principal Retirement To Set Off Search?
Library Programs Focus On Helping Residents Find New Jobs
Missing Woman's Body Found In River
Off The Record: Gruen To Face Mulligan
March 3-8, 2010
Former long-time Niles Mayor and Maine Township Democratic Committeeman Nicholas Blase was tentatively scheduled to report to federal prison Monday, Mar. 1 but his surrender date has been postponed to Monday, Apr. 19.
State Owes Local Schools Millions
Niles Cop Suspended; Firing Next?
Cop Faces Hearing On Assault Charge
Union Vote On Re-Opening Contract Expected Tuesday
Woman Shot Now In Fair Condition
District 63 Eyes Long-Term Finances
Health Care Costs Among Budget Challenges
Village, IDOT Want Milwaukee Project Done By July
Golf Mill Target Store Cleared To Sell Alcohol
Treasurer On Dist. 207: 'Good Job With Money'
Maine East's Steven Isoye Honored By Illinois Principal Association