Park Ridge Mayor on Flooding: I Am Tired Of it Too

Supreme Court Ruled DOMA is Unconstitutional

Park Ridge Gun Control Debate Delayed By Power Outage

Park Ridge: Permit Required for Garage Sales

Park Ridge Council to Discuss Conceal Carry Law, Gun Control

Park Ridge Grants OK For Spa Di Da Hair Salon

Park Ridge City Council Meeting: June 17

Property Tax Bills Due Aug. 1

Park Ridge: Apply for Federal Assistance Even if You Have Flood Insurance

Flood Costs Raise Maine Township Road Budget

Additional costs for sand and equipment forced Maine Township to spend more than budgeted in the road fund, the Journal & Topics reports.

Deadline to Register for Federal Flood Assistance: July 9

Blacks Disproportionately Busted for Pot, ACLU Says

In Illinois, the racial disparity is the fourth largest in the country, according to a report the American Civil Liberties Union released Tuesday.

First Case of West Nile Virus Reported in 2013

A pool of mosquitoes collected from Hillside in Cook County tested positive for the disease May 21.

Video: Park Ridge City Council

Park Ridge Vehicle Sticker Deadline Approaching

Park Ridge Hydrant Flushing Begins This Week

The hydrants are flushed to make sure they are ready in case of a fire.

How Did Park Ridge Lawmakers Vote On Concealed Carry Bill?

The Illinois House and Senate approved the concealed carry bill. The state had until June 9 to create regulations to allow concealed firearms.

Illinois Proposal Could Lower School Age to 6

Federal Aid for Illinois Flood Victims Reaches $51 Million

You Can Appeal To Lower Property Tax, Flooded or Not

You can file a form to appeal your property tax if your home had 'substantial' flood damage, or a separate form if you didn't flood at all. But act fast--the first deadline is Monday. Assessor is also coming to Maine Township Wednesday 6

City Council Overrides Mayor Schmidt's Vetoes

The Park Ridge council voted 6-1 against the Mayor's vetoes against a public works union contract and police department renovation money, the Chicago Tribune reports.

Candidate Asks for Recount in 6th Ward Race

Votes from the April 6 election will be recounted by request of candidate Vincent LaVecchia, the Journal & Topics reports.

Longtime Alderman Rich DiPietro Steps Down

DiPietro resigned from his position after 18 years on the job, the Park Ridge Herald-Advocate reports.

FEMA Views Park Ridge Flood Damage for Possible Reimbursement

They were looking for serious damage, such as 18 inches of water on a home's first floor; some Park Ridge residences met their criteria, according to the city manager's memo.

Flood Cleanup Kits Available in Park Ridge

They're available on a first-come, first serve basis.

Board and Commissions Ban Considered for Some Park Ridge Residents

Residents who are also city employees could be barred from serving on certain boards and commissions due to a conflict of interest, the Chicago Tribune reports.

Sen. Kotowski's Proposal to Save State Money Passes House

The Park Ridge senator is part of a commission that helped eliminate 18 mandates from the state budget.

Flood Garbage to Be Collected in Park Ridge for Two Weeks

While garbage including flood debris will be picked up on normally scheduled days, Shawn Hamilton, acting city manager of Park Ridge, said residents can put all their garbage at the curb for pick-up as soon as possible because more pickups would be made

Report Your Flood Losses; There Might Be Help

Record all the expenses you incur because of the flood. If all of Cook County's losses meet a certain total, that might trigger some financial help. The deadline to report is Friday, April 26.

Park Ridge: How to Clean Up After a Flood

The city has issued instructions on how residents should approach cleaning up after a flood.

Park Ridge: Flood Debris Collection

Park Ridge has issued plans for flood debris collection.

Flood-Damaged Goods To Be Collected With Garbage

The pickup of flood-related items is to begin Monday.

Mayor Schmidt Vetoes Police Station Renovations

The Park Ridge mayor also vetoed a contract for public works employees, the Chicago Tribune reports.

FBI Releases Images of Boston Marathon Bombing Suspects

Authorities have released video and still photos of two suspects they hope the public can help them to identify.

Park Ridge Public Works Changing Its Hours

Here are the phone numbers to call at various times of day.

F-Bombs OK? FCC Asks If It Should Ease Swearing, Nudity Ban

Park Ridge residents have begun to weigh in.

Crime in Park Ridge Down in 2012

Despite a murder in February of 2012, the crime report looks better for Park Ridge, the Chicago Tribune reports.

Voter Turnout Less than 20 Percent in Cook County, Area Counties

Low voter turnout led to little or no wait at polling places during Tuesday's local elections.

Schmidt Camp Moves Ahead, Reelected

Park Ridge Mayor David Schmidt surpassed his challenger, Larry Ryles, with approximately 62 percent of the votes on April 9.

Live Updates: Park Ridge Mayor David Schmidt Wins; Aldermen Results

Vote totals, up-to-date results and more election information.