{ "city": "Niles", "state": "Illinois", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/vniles.com/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-23", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-07-24", "body": "Fire & Police Commission", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07242026-2723", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-10", "body": "Planning and Zoning Board", "headline": "Planning and Zoning Board to review four property variation requests", "summary": "The Planning and Zoning Board will consider several requests for zoning variations and a special use permit. These items involve driveway expansions, cafe construction requirements, and porch setbacks.", "agenda_url": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08102026-2722", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Advisory Group", "headline": "Bike/Ped Advisory Group reviews police accident report, project updates", "summary": "The Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Advisory Group will hold a regular meeting to review a police accidents report and receive engineering updates on ongoing and new construction projects. The group will also approve minutes from the May 13 meeting and set the next meeting date. Public comments will be heard.", "agenda_url": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-2719", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Public Works Committee", "headline": "Police car outfitting bid waiver for Ultra Strobe considered by Public Works", "summary": "The Niles Public Works Committee will review a bid waiver to purchase Ultra Strobe equipment for police vehicles. The committee will also receive updates on ongoing public works projects and consider updates to public works ordinances. The meeting follows approval of the June 18 summary.", "agenda_url": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-2718", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "General Government & Information Technology", "headline": "Committee to vote on $177,624 software maintenance payment", "summary": "The General Government / I.T. Committee will discuss and potentially approve an ordinance amending Class A-7 liquor license rules, receive an update on SWANCC PUA extension, and consider payment of $177,623.51 for Tyler Munis software maintenance. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public comment.", "agenda_url": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-2720", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Planning and Zoning Board", "headline": "Board will consider four zoning variation requests, including a non‑retail use at 7177 N Milwaukee Ave", "summary": "The Village of Niles Planning and Zoning Board will meet on July 13, 2026 to consider several zoning variation requests. Items include a request to allow a non‑retail use within 250 ft of a signalized intersection at 7177 N Milwaukee Ave; a request to reduce the required buffer around a stormwater detention basin to 5.2 ft at 6119 W Howard St; a request for a special use to add an antenna array to the wireless tower at 8360 W Dempster St; and a request to locate a detached garage 7.14 ft from a principal structure at 8555 W Clara Dr. The board will also address any public comments and other business.", "agenda_url": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-2717", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Committee to discuss FY26 audit and financial reports", "summary": "The Finance Committee will discuss the fiscal year 2026 audit and review financial reports. They will also approve the minutes from May 26, 2026, and approve accounts payable registers for several dates in 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-2716", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "Fire & Police Commission", "headline": "Closed session to discuss fire/police personnel matters", "summary": "The Fire and Police Commission is holding a special meeting with a closed session to discuss personnel matters, including appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of fire or police department personnel. No other substantive items are on the agenda; the remainder consists of procedural items such as call to order, roll call, public forum, approval of minutes, correspondence, old business, and new business.", "agenda_url": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-2713", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "Morton Grove Niles Water Commission", "headline": "Morton Grove-Niles Water Commission to review May warrants and budget schedule", "summary": "The Commission will review the May 2026 financial reports and the 2027 budget schedule. The body will also receive updates on security fencing and a reimbursement request to IDOT.", "agenda_url": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-2714", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Board of Trustees Meetings", "headline": "Village to consider TIF district designation for Gross Point-Touhy area", "summary": "The Board will consider ordinances to amend and designate the Gross Point-Touhy Tax Increment Financing district, including a redevelopment plan. Other actions include a special use for a martial arts studio at 5621 W. Howard Street, approval of several contracts for sewer lining, demolition, and software support, and ratification of a $75,000 insurance settlement.", "agenda_url": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-2712", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-18", "body": "Public Works Committee", "headline": "Public Works Committee to discuss stop sign and ordinance updates", "summary": "The Public Works Committee will meet to discuss the installation of a stop sign and updates to department ordinances. The body will also review current public works projects and door hangers for site visits.", "agenda_url": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-2711", "minutes_url": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06182026-2711", "source": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Advisory Group", "headline": "Advisory group to discuss Shermer Road designs and E-bike regulations", "summary": "The Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Advisory Group will hold a regular meeting to discuss several items including a police accidents report, engineering updates, Illinois state regulations on e-bikes, and designs for Shermer Road. The group will also consider approving minutes from the May 13 meeting and hear public comments.", "agenda_url": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-2708", "minutes_url": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06172026-2708", "source": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Fire & Police Commission", "headline": "Fire and Police Commission to consider revised rules and regulations", "summary": "The Niles Fire and Police Commission will discuss and possibly approve revised Rules and Regulations for the department. The meeting also includes an executive (closed) session to discuss personnel matters involving fire or police department staff.", "agenda_url": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-2710", "minutes_url": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06172026-2710", "source": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Public Arts and Culture Advisory Council", "headline": "Advisory council to discuss mural policy, arts fee review", "summary": "The Public Arts & Culture Advisory Council will discuss adopting a mural policy and review appearance and arts fees. The meeting also covers Niles Art Fest applications, a cancelled Local History Art Contest, and upcoming NVision Gallery exhibits.", "agenda_url": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-2709", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "General Government & Information Technology", "headline": "Board to approve $479,112 annual payment to SWANCC for waste services", "summary": "The General Government & IT Committee will consider several contracts and payments. Items include a lease agreement for space on the village-owned cellular tower at 8350 Dempster Street, an annual $479,112 payment to the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County for FY 2027, and a $46,417.49 renewal for Tyler Energov software support. The committee will also review an updated master services agreement with MCCI for digital storage software.", "agenda_url": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-2707", "minutes_url": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06092026-2707", "source": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-04", "body": "Fire & Police Commission", "headline": "Fire & Police Commission to vote on revised Rules and Regulations", "summary": "The Fire and Police Commission will discuss and consider approving revised Rules and Regulations. The commission will also hold a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters related to fire and police department employees.", "agenda_url": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06042026-2706", "minutes_url": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06042026-2706", "source": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Firefighters Pension Board", "headline": "Niles Firefighters Pension Board to review fund membership and board elections", "summary": "The Board of Trustees will meet to review financial statements and investment reports. The body will act on fund membership changes and conduct annual elections for board officers. The meeting includes a review of the Pension Clerk stipend and the Lauterbach and Amen engagement letter.", "agenda_url": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-2705", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "Planning and Zoning Board", "headline": "Text amendments to sign code proposed; vocational school special use and driveway variation also considered", "summary": "The Niles Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on three items: a special use permit for a vocational educational facility at 5621 W Howard St, a variation to allow a driveway to extend 3 feet in front of a house at 8313 W Ballard Rd, and a series of text amendments to Chapter 78 (Signs) of the Niles Code of Ordinances. The board will also consider approving past meeting minutes and hear general public comment.", "agenda_url": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06012026-2703", "minutes_url": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06012026-2703", "source": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-29", "body": "Public Safety Committee", "headline": "Police squad car purchase and fire apparatus sale considered", "summary": "The Public Safety Committee will discuss and vote on acquiring a new police squad car and adopting related policy. The committee will also consider the sale of retired fire department equipment. Minutes from the April 6, 2026 meeting will be approved, and an executive session will address personnel matters.", "agenda_url": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05292026-2699", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-28", "body": "Morton Grove Niles Water Commission", "headline": "Commission to vote on work order for drain tile system at Nagle Avenue pump station", "summary": "The Morton Grove-Niles Water Commission will consider an ordinance amending its bylaws and a resolution authorizing a work order with McDonagh Demolition LLC for a perimeter drain tile system in the basement of the Nagle Avenue Pump Station and Standpipe. The commission will also approve April 2026 warrants and hear updates on an IDOT reimbursement request and security fencing at the Evanston IPS facility.", "agenda_url": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05282026-2702", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-28", "body": "Fire & Police Commission", "headline": "Fire & Police Commission to hold closed session on personnel", "summary": "This special meeting is largely procedural, with the only substantive item being an executive (closed) session to discuss appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of fire and police department personnel per Illinois law. No specific personnel matters are listed in the public agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05282026-2701", "minutes_url": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05282026-2701", "source": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "Fire & Police Commission", "headline": "Fire & Police Commission to hold closed session on personnel", "summary": "The Niles Fire and Police Commission is holding a special meeting on May 27, 2026. The agenda consists of routine procedural items such as call to order, roll call, public comments, and approval of minutes, followed by an executive (closed) session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of fire or police department personnel.", "agenda_url": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05272026-2700", "minutes_url": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05272026-2700", "source": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Finance Committee to vote on Investment Policy revisions", "summary": "The Finance Committee will discuss and vote on recommending Investment Policy revisions to the Village Board. Members will also review the FY25 Audit and the Quarterly Budget Review Policy.", "agenda_url": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-2721", "minutes_url": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05262026-2721", "source": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Public Arts and Culture Advisory Council", "headline": "Council to discuss Art Fest plans and contest applications", "summary": "The Public Arts & Culture Advisory Council will review updates on the Niles Art Fest, including application status and promotion, as well as the Local History Art Contest. They will also discuss NVision Gallery improvements and community art projects. Old business items include approval of April meeting minutes and ongoing planning.", "agenda_url": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-2698", "minutes_url": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05192026-2698", "source": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-15", "body": "Public Works Committee", "headline": "Public Works Committee to discuss FY 2027 equipment purchases and ordinance update", "summary": "The Niles Public Works Committee will discuss proposed FY 2027 equipment purchases and an amendment to Section 102-63(e) of the Village Ordinance. The committee will also consider a tree inspection door hanger initiative from old business and receive updates on public works projects. No final decisions are recorded; the items are for discussion and potential recommendation.", "agenda_url": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05152026-2697", "minutes_url": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05152026-2697", "source": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Advisory Group", "headline": "Advisory group to discuss signage at Caldwell and Waukegan Roads", "summary": "The Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Advisory Group is meeting to review police accident reports and engineering updates. The group will also discuss potential signage improvements for all traffic modes at the divergence of Caldwell and Waukegan Roads.", "agenda_url": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05132026-2696", "minutes_url": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05132026-2696", "source": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-04", "body": "Planning and Zoning Board", "headline": "Board will consider a special‑use request for pet services at 8922 N Greenwood Ave", "summary": "The Planning and Zoning Board will review a special‑use application to allow day boarding, overnight boarding, and grooming of pets at 8922 N Greenwood Ave, citing Village of Niles Zoning Ordinance Appendix B Section 8.2(A). The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, approval of minutes, and public comment.", "agenda_url": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05042026-2692", "minutes_url": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05042026-2692", "source": "https://www.vniles.com/AgendaCenter" } ] }