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Government
Niles
is governed by the council-manager form of government with a mayor and
six trustees who are elected, at large. Council meetings are held on the
fourth Tuesday of each month (except December) and are open to the public.
Our
responsive government satisfy the needs of over 28,000 residents with
superior municipal services and programs including: a Class 3 Fire Department
in which all personnel are state certified in fire fighting and paramedic
techniques; a Police Department of 51 sworn personnel, along with 50 part-time
officers known as the reserve force; a superb Human Services Department
which offers an active senior division, a supportive family services;
curbside recycling, garbage pickup, tree and shrubbery removal; as well
as no-fare courtesy buses.
The
Village Hall, located at 1000 Civic Center Drive, provides state of the
art facilities and houses the Manager's Office, administrative offices,
finance department and code enforcement.
Culture
and Attractions
Village
residents enjoy access to a full spectrum of cultural and entertainment
opportunities.
Niles is perhaps best known for its replica of the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Located on Touhy, the structure is exactly 50% of its likeness. The Village
of Niles recently renovated the popular tourist attraction, restoring
it to its original majesty. Each summer the Leaning Tower is the sight
for the Village's Concerts in the Park.
Attracting visitors from all over the world, the Bradford Exchange contains
a museum that displays all limited-edition collector plates. Plates are
beautifully exhibited in a setting complete with indoor garden, rippling
stream and stone walkways.
Local organizations, schools, and churches, provide another source of
entertainment. Lively musicals, concert series, plays and festivals are
widely attended.
Niles Fourth of July Parade has been a key part of our history, tracing
back to the early 1900s. Today, residents and visitors are treated to
one of the most elaborate parades in the State. Close to 100 participants
take part, including bands from as far away as Canada.
The Niles Public Library serves a population of over 54,000. Their collection
includes over 177,000 books, 6,000 video cassettes and 9,000 audio recordings.
In addition to providing materials for home and office use, the library
provides special services to users including: a computer lab, reference
and information service, reader's advisory service, children's department,
and bookmobile service. The libraries beautifully expanded facility allows
more parking, seating, a larger collection, and meeting rooms.
The Niles Historical Museum is one of the largest in the Northeast area.
The building was formerly the Cook County Sheriff's quarters and is the
oldest municipal structure in Niles. Replicas, collectibles and display
cases, filled with items of yesteryear are just some of the treasures
to be seen. The Historical Society is open Wednesdays and Fridays from
10:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Tours may be scheduled by appointment.
Niles continues to beautify its hamlet. A magnificent fountain stands
on the corner of Touhy and Milwaukee where the old village hall once called
home. This site is a calming place to sit as well as a beautiful background
for wedding pictures.
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