Niles police search for armed robbers of 7-Eleven on Oakton StreetNiles police are looking for two men who robbed a 7-Eleven convenience store on Sunday night. June 17, 2019
Niles police officer applauded for giving his own shoes to man in need: 'This is above and beyond'A Niles police officer hopes his gift to an indigent man inspires others to act in similar ways to those in need. June 10, 2019
'Kindness doesn't cost a thing': Niles cop takes off his shoes and gives them to a homeless manA police officer in suburban Chicago took off his shoes and gave them to a homeless man who had tripped because of poor footwear.June 10, 2019
Notre Dame College Prep grants posthumous diploma to beloved student Andrew BerghoffAndrew Berghoff was a hockey team manager at Notre Dame, where he was in the Burke Scholars Program. June 09, 2019
Hazardous gas released inside Niles company, small fire extinguishedThe release of a flammable gas inside a Niles business led to a small fire and the evacuation of the company Thursday afternoon. May 24, 2019
Woman offered free jewelry to people while stealing gold chains off their necks in the process: Niles policeReports of a woman stealing or trying to steal gold chains off the necks of unsuspecting men and women have been made to police in Niles.May 24, 2019
Car left in gear pins elderly woman in Niles parking lot: policeA woman became pinned between two parked cars after police say she left her car in reverse in a Niles parking lot Wednesday afternoon. May 22, 2019
Shout Out: Arianne Carey, children's librarian and former snowboard instructorIn this week's Shout Out, the Pioneer Press talks to Arianne Carey. May 14, 2019
A Niles church and a local business both fell victim to an electric bill scam, police saidA Catholic church and a Niles company were the reported victims of a phone scam last week when police said they sent money to callers who claimed to be collecting unpaid utility bills. May 07, 2019
Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 students gather for Special Olympics spring gamesStudents from Park Ridge and Niles competed in a Special Olympics event. May 07, 2019
In wake of pedestrian fatalities, Niles mayor pens letter to Pritzker seeking road safety helpNiles mayor Andrew Przybylo said he wrote a letter to Gov. J.B. Pritzker in April 2019 calling on Pritzker for help in improving pedestrian and road safety in the village following a recent string of fatalities. May 01, 2019
New District 64 board members seated; special education committee to be discussedThree new board members were seated in Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 and a debate over a new vice president ensued. April 30, 2019
Niles gas station robbed by masked gunman: policeA man wearing a mask robbed a Niles gas station of an undisclosed amount of cash Monday night, police said. April 30, 2019
Kids skate with the Easter Bunny at 'Iceland' in NilesThe Easter Bunny made a pre-Easter visit to Niles and took an opportunity to show off some ice-skating skills. April 23, 2019
Niles police to host active shooter preparedness event for local business ownersNiles police are offering local business owners an opportunity to learn more about how they and their employees can prepare for potential workplace violence. April 19, 2019
Spring scramble: Kids search for eggs during pre-Easter hunt in NilesThe weekend’s snow held off long enough for children to get in a much-needed Easter egg hunt at Grennan Heights Park in Niles. April 15, 2019
After nearly 60 years in Niles, Rose's Beauty Salon to close: 'It was not an easy decision'After 57 years in Niles at three different locations, Rose’s Beauty Salon is closing its doors on April 27, owner Annette Howard said. April 11, 2019
Shout Out: Frederick 'Fred' Henry Disch, longtime Niles resident enjoying retirementDisch's business card says, “Retired: No clock, no deadlines, no stress, no money! That’s all you need to know.” April 10, 2019
Story time: At Niles library, program can help kids prepare for schoolSusan Dove Lempke, executive director of the Niles-Maine District Library, also is a story reader for the Wednesday 4- to 5-year-old story time program. Families came to the library on April 3, which included books read aloud, a video short, a storyboard activity and a dance party session. April 09, 2019
The shoe fits: In Niles, Waxberg’s Walk Shoppe celebrating 100 years in businessWaxberg’s Walk Shoppe, which has been owned by three generations of the same family, is celebrating 100 years in business. April 08, 2019
Man wearing White Sox cap, fake beard robbed Niles bank branch: policeA man wearing a costume beard and a White Sox cap robbed a Niles bank branch of an undisclosed amount of money Saturday afternoon, authorities said. April 08, 2019
Niles police investigating fourth pedestrian death since DecemberA woman who was struck by a car while crossing a busy Niles street on Saturday night has died, police said — marking the fourth pedestrian fatality in the village since late December. April 08, 2019
Public art murals planned for buildings in NilesFollowing last year’s unveiling of colorful bus stop benches, more examples of public art are planned for the village of Niles this summer. April 08, 2019
Incumbent-led Voice of Niles Party dominates village board raceThe Voice of Niles Party, led by two incumbent trustees, was swept into office Tuesday night, taking all three open seats on the Village Board. April 04, 2019
Shout Out: Joe Bialko, 'Living Legend' in NilesJoe Bialko was honored with the Bob Wordel Living Legend Award from the Niles Chamber of Commerce. April 03, 2019
'It just brings the parish together': Fish fry events prove popular at Niles churchSt. John Brebeuf Parish in Niles was hoping that a pair of fish fry events could help bring its community together. April 01, 2019
Niles skate park chosen to host local Zumiez skateboarding competition this summerA Niles skate park is expected to be one of 45 locations around the world playing host to a major skateboarding competition this year. April 01, 2019
'A sport for everyone': Park Ridge TOPSoccer Club helps provide an inclusive experienceOn adjoining fields on March 17 at the LoVerde Sports and Recreation Center in Niles, members of three different TOPSoccer teams kicked the ball around in the new event from the Park Ridge Soccer Club, as the players were spread over two different fields. March 27, 2019
Niles taking 'second look' at sidewalk priority list after pedestrian fatality on Golf RoadIn the weeks following the death of a pedestrian along a busy stretch of Golf Road, Niles officials are reexamining a 5-year-old plan calling for sidewalks to be completed along major roadways, the village’s top administrator said. March 26, 2019