🌱 Patch AM: The Affair of the Poisons and 12 more events

Also, don’t miss Central Street Evanston's 5th Annual Summer Evening Takeout Picnic on the Niles Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Ravi Baichwal Q&A and Brunch and 10 more events

You won’t want to miss 8th Annual Assyrian Food Festival on the Niles Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: The Glass Menagerie and 8 more events

Happening soon: Special Event. Sing with the New Tradition Chorus on the Niles Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How a Niles North grad reported 40 stories in one summer

Be sure to catch Special Event. Sing with the New Tradition Chorus on the Niles Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: The Glass Menagerie and 9 more events

Make time for Special Event. Sing with the New Tradition Chorus on the Niles Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How Niles North’s redesign could shape safer schools near you

Be sure to catch Special Event. Sing with the New Tradition Chorus on the Niles Patch calendar

Niles Takes Another Bite at Term Limits

Defeated March Question Gets Tweaked and Resubmitted

🌱 Patch AM: 2026 Summer Concert Series and 11 more events

Be sure to catch Special Event. Sing with the New Tradition Chorus on the Niles Patch calendar

NSYMCA Seniorpalooza Health & Fun Fair Returns September 16 for its 10th Year

Free community event with 50+ vendors, health screenings, giveaways, raffles, & a special presentation from Illinois Bone & Joint Institute

A Chamber Does All That? We've Had One For A Century? Great To Know!

Why Chambers of Commerce Remain Important Today As They Were A Century Ago!

North Suburban Man Sentenced For Violent Bank Robbery Spree

Prosecutors said the man "terrorized bank employees and customers" for 10 months before he was arrested.

The Douglas Center Invites You to Lincolnwood's Recycling Event

Bring Your Gently Worn Shoes: Saturday, August 8 | 9:00 AM – Noon

The Douglas Center Video Highlights Community Impact of Growing Shoe Drive

Short video showcases local partnerships, community generosity, and the individuals benefiting from the effort

Beyond the Veil: A Contemplative Visual Meditation on Grief, Love, and Continuing Connection

Exploring remembrance, intuition, and the possibility that connection continues after loss

Village Treasure House honored by Hunger Resource Network as 2026 Corporate Hunger Hero of the Year

Hunger Resource Network awards Meghan Rosenfeld 2026 Hunger Hero Volunteer of the Year at annual fund-raising luncheon

Viral Goose Egg Case Fuels Debate Over Abortion

Video showed a woman allegedly removing Canada goose eggs from a nest near Golf Mill Mall in Niles, which is illegal under state law.

NSYMCA to host their inaugural SeniorPLAYooza Brain Health Event on May 12th

Partnering with the Alzheimer’s Association, a free community Brain Health Fair to support active aging.

Meet Our Vendors for the SPRING MARKET FAIRE

The 2026 Spring Market Faire will have a wide variety of local vendors selling a unique array of goods and services.

Morton Grove's Hidden Gem: The Only Museum in the World Dedicated to Servant Leadership

The International Servant Leaders Museum honors history's most compassionate changemakers — from Jane Addams to Malala Yousafzai

Person Stealing Goose Eggs From Nest Wanted: Niles PD

Police released a video of the incident and are asking for the public's help in identifying the person seen in it.

Morton Grove SPRING MARKET FAIRE Returns May 9th

The Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce is presenting it's annual event featuring over 70 local vendors with a variety of goods and services.

When Grief Doesn’t Fit the Usual Spaces: A New Kind of Support Emerges on the North Shore

Still With Us offers a small, spiritually grounded circle for those seeking connection beyond traditional grief models

Donate Shoes at Skokie’s Spring Greening Event and Support The Douglas Center

Local nonprofit invites community to turn gently worn shoes into opportunity, sustainability, and impact

Hunger Resource Network Delivers Another 80 Tons of Frozen Chicken

Through partnerships, volunteer efforts, and a steadfast mission, HRN completes another successful “Poultry to Pantries Delivery Day”

Wind Blows Roof Off North Suburban High School

Walsh Academy in Niles is closed until further notice after part of its roof was torn off by strong winds.

Majority Of Collapsed Condo Building Residents Find Accommodations: Morton Grove PD

The entire building was displaced after a floor collapse Saturday night, leaving around two dozen people looking for shelter.

Floor Collapses At Condo Building, Displacing All Residents: Police

The building will be closed until it is deemed structurally clear, police said.

North Suburban YMCA Offers Engaging, Active Spring Break Camps for All Ages

Spring Break Camp March 23-27, families can choose from preschool, gymnastics, full-day Y-Camp, art, and creative crafting programs.

Niles West Student Among 104 Golf Caddies Awarded Full College Scholarships

The full housing and tuition grants will support students starting college in fall 2026, according to the Western Golf Association.

Pedestrian Struck By Train Near Niles: Metra

Extensive delays of the service continue Monday night following the incident at the Niles and Chicago border.

Arrest Made In Crash That Killed An 89-Year-Old Pedestrian: Morton Grove PD

Jesus Guzman, of Joliet, faces a felony, and other traffic-related charges, stemming from the October 2025 incident.

Morton Grove Teacher Named Golden Apple Finalist

Jerika Gill, a special education teacher, is among 30 statewide finalists for the 2026 Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching.

1 Dead After Car Strikes Sign, Tree: Niles PD

The early Tuesday morning crash closed down a portion of Oakton Street for several hours.

Caller Threatens To 'Shoot Up' LA Fitness: Morton Grove PD

The gym on Dempster Street closed for the remainder of Friday following the late afternoon incident.

Downed Power Line Slowing Traffic In Niles: Fire Department

Residents are being asked to avoid the area Friday morning and find alternate routes.

Teens Batter Gas Station Attendant During Robbery: Morton Grove PD

Police said a search of the vehicle recovered a Glock 17 handgun with an extended magazine and stolen property.

Turn Memories into Legacy Through Storytelling

NSSC’s Life Stories Program invites older adults to share their memories and preserve a rich legacy for the next generation

This is a big year for the Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce & Industry!

The Morton Grove Chamber will be celebrating 100 years since it was founded in 1926 this year.

Roads Shut Down Following Pedestrian Versus Vehicle Incident: Niles PD

Police are asking motorists to find alternate routes following the Sunday crash, the latest in a growing number of similar incidents.

Pedestrian, 84, Killed After Being Struck By Vehicle In Niles: Police

A portion of Touhy Avenue was closed Tuesday morning as police conducted an investigation into the crash.