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  2. Government

    1. Mayor & Board of Trustees
      1. A Message from the Village Board
      2. Mayor
      3. Board of Trustees
      4. Village Clerk
        1. Voter Registration and Election Information
        2. Charitable Games License
        3. Raffle License
      5. Village Board Meetings
    2. Departments
      1. Administration
        1. Village Manager
        2. Communications and Multimedia
          1. Niles TV Online
          2. Focus on Niles Newsletter
        3. Solicitor/Canvasser Information
        4. Commercial Motion Picture Production Permit
      2. Community Development
        1. Building Department
          1. Permit Applications
          2. Permit Procedures
          3. Plan Review Consultant Fees
          4. Codes & Amendments
          5. Contractors Licenses
          6. Express Permits
          7. Water Service Sizing
        2. Business Licensing
          1. Crime Free Ordinances
        3. Development Projects
        4. Doing Business
          1. Doing Business in Niles
        5. Garage Sale Permits
        6. Health Division
          1. Rodent Control
          2. Rabid Bats
          3. Skunks
            1. Helpful Information
          4. Food Safety
          5. West Nile VIrus
            1. Northshore Mosquito Abatement District Weekly Reports
          6. Is Your Well Water Safe?
        7. Property Maintenance
          1. Carbon Monoxide & Natural Gas Testing
            1. Carbon Monoxide Alarm Detector Act
          2. Rental License Information
          3. Crime Free Multi-Housing / Rental Program
          4. Signing Up for Crime-Free Housing Seminar
        8. Planning & Zoning
          1. Pending Projects
          2. Zoning Applications
          3. Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations
          4. Niles 2040 Comprehensive Plan
            1. Niles 2040 Plan News
            2. Phase 1 - State of the Village
            3. Phase 2 - Community Visioning
            4. Phase 3 - Final Comprehensive Plan and Implementation Strategy
          5. Niles 2030 Comprehensive Plan
          6. Touhy Triangle Master Plan
          7. South Milwaukee Avenue Corridor Plan
          8. Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan
        9. Fire Prevention Bureau
          1. Fire Alarm Monitoring
          2. System Test E-Reporting
          3. Fire Alarm Registration
          4. Fire Department Lock Box
            1. Residential
          5. Fire Safety Tips
        10. Backflow Prevention Information
        11. Rental Inspections
        12. Protect from Freezing Pipes
        13. Utility Easements
        14. Understanding Easements
      3. Family Fitness Center
        1. Family Fitness Center Home Page
        2. About Us
          1. Club Amenities
          2. Contact Us
          3. Virtual Tour
        3. Membership
          1. Rates & Fees
        4. Kids' Corner
        5. Schedules
          1. Online Reservation Instructions
          2. Group Fitness Schedule
          3. Aquatics Schedule
        6. Online Registration
        7. Village of Niles Home Page
      4. Family Services
        1. Family Services Home
        2. News & Events
        3. Our Services
          1. Counseling Services
          2. Financial Wellness
          3. Food Pantry
          4. Family Consultation
          5. Submit a Neighbor Mediation Request
          6. Obtaining Services in your Language
          7. Suicide Prevention
        4. About Us
          1. Vision & Mission
          2. Our Clinical Team
        5. Services for Seniors 55+
          1. Groups for Seniors
          2. Suicide and Older Adults
          3. Meals on Wheels
        6. Engage Program
          1. Niles Recovery Community
        7. Ways to Donate
          1. In-Kind Donations
          2. Financial Donations
      5. Finance
        1. Budget & Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
        2. Animal Licensing
        3. Annual Actuarial Reports
        4. Automatic Meter Reading
        5. Bids / RFPs / RFQs
        6. Finance Committee Minutes
        7. Purchasing
          1. Disposing of Surplus Property
          2. Formal Bidding
          3. Purchasing Guidelines
          4. Sole Source Procurement
        8. Real Estate Transfer Tax
          1. Amendment
        9. Tax Increment Financing
        10. Tax Information
          1. Food & Beverage Tax
          2. Utility Taxes
          3. Local Motor Fuel Tax
          4. Municipal Property Tax
          5. Municipal Real Estate Transfer Tax
          6. Municipal Telecommunications Tax
        11. Vehicle Licensing
        12. Village Fund Financial Summary
          1. General Obligation Bonds
        13. Water Billing
          1. Billing Information
          2. Figuring Your Balance
      6. Fire
        1. Operations
        2. Community Risk Reduction
        3. Public Services and Education
        4. Emergency Medical Services
        5. Special Teams
        6. Fire Stations 
        7. Honor Guard
        8. Abandoned Newborn Infant Protection Act
        9. Employment Information
        10. Explorer Post #28
        11. Department Statistics
        12. FAQ's
        13. Links to Other Resources
        14. Social Media Policy
        15. COVID-19
        16. Smart 911
        17. Outdoor Fireplaces/Firepits
        18. Notification of Privacy Practices and Policies
        19. Emergency Preparedness
      7. Human Resources
        1. Employment
        2. Compensation and Benefits
        3. FMLA
        4. Worker's Compensation
        5. PSEBA
        6. Labor Agreements
        7. Citizen Incident / Liability Claims
        8. IMRF Employer Cost and Contribution Information
      8. Information Technology (I.T.)
        1. Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
          1. GIS Requests
          2. Additional GIS Information
          3. Maps
          4. Monuments
          5. Parcel Information (Atlas)
      9. Police
        1. Village of Niles Home Page
        2. About Us
          1. In Memoriam of Officer Steven Zourkas
          2. Police History
        3. Annual Report
        4. Chief of Police
        5. Compliment and Complaint Procedure
        6. Detective Bureau
          1. Canine Unit
          2. Consumer Fraud Unit
          3. NORTAF
        7. File an Online Police Report
        8. Niles Law Enforcement Memorial
        9. Patrol Bureau
          1. Patrol Shifts
          2. Patrol Specialties
            1. Honor Guard
            2. Bicycle Unit
          3. Technical Services Unit
        10. Public Information
          1. Press Releases
        11. Records Bureau
        12. Services & Programs
          1. Animal Control
            1. Nuisance Wildlife Abatement Program (NWPA)
            2. Protecting Your Pets
            3. Skunk Problems
            4. Coyotes
            5. Injured or Orphaned Wildlife
            6. Preventing Dog Bites
            7. Protecting Your Home and Yard from Winter Wildlife
          2. Child Passenger Safety
          3. Citizen Programs
            1. C.E.R.T.
            2. Citizen Corps
            3. Citizens Police Academy
            4. VIPS
          4. Community Involvement
          5. Concealed Carry Info
          6. Crime-Free Housing Program
          7. Crime Stoppers
          8. Illinois Sex Offender Information
          9. National Sex Offender Public Registry
          10. Police Station Tours
          11. See It, Report It
            1. Frequently Asked Questions
          12. Weather Safety Tips
          13. Niles Police Lip Sync Video
          14. Walk and Roll Niles
          15. Curfew
        13. Support Services Bureau
          1. Crime Prevention Bureau
            1. 9PMRoutine
            2. Back to School Safety
            3. Bicycle Registration
            4. Bicycle Safety
              1. Bicycle Security
            5. Bully Prevention
              1. Bully Prevention Tips
              2. Cyber Bullying
            6. Burglary Prevention
            7. Confidence Scams
            8. Crime Prevention Surveillance Camera Program
            9. Domestic Violence
              1. Are You A Victim?
            10. Elderly Abuse
            11. Fireworks Safety
              1. Fireworks Ordinance
            12. Fraud Prevention
              1. Online Fraud
            13. Heat Advisory Tips
            14. Home Improvement Scams
              1. Hiring a Contractor
            15. Human Trafficking
            16. Identity Theft
              1. Tips
            17. Internet Safety
              1. Parental Guidelines
              2. Protecting Children
            18. Parent Tips
            19. Personal Safety
            20. Security Inspections
            21. Senior Crime Reduction Awareness Measures - SCRAM
              1. Grandma Scams
              2. Ruse Entry Burglary
              3. FTC Scam Page
            22. Tax-related Identity Theft
            23. Teen Identity Theft
            24. Teen Parties
            25. Traffic Safety Tips
              1. Rail Safety
              2. Pedestrian Safety
              3. Truck Driver Safety Tips
              4. 10 Tips to Save Your Life
            26. Vehicle Theft Prevention
              1. Anti Theft Devices
              2. Selling & Buying a Car
            27. Winter Weather Awareness
              1. Black Ice Tips
              2. Driving Tips
              3. Fire Safety
              4. Outages & Additional Information
          2. Office of Media Relations
            1. Social Media Policy
            2. Press Releases
          3. Traffic Safety Unit
          4. School Resource Officer Unit
          5. Community Service Officers
          6. Police Social Worker
        14. Lateral Police Officer Testing
        15. Lateral Police Officer Application
        16. Niles Police Department Citizen Satisfaction Survey
      10. Public Works
        1. After the Flood Home Cleanup
        2. Branch Pickup
        3. Construction Projects
        4. Consumer Confidence Reports
        5. Engineering
          1. Inspection
          2. Geographic Information System (GIS)
          3. Planning
          4. Streets, Sidewalks, & Alleys
          5. ADA and Disability Services
        6. Forestry
        7. Future Projects
          1. 2023 Streets Project
          2. Lawrencewood Water Main Lining
          3. Shermer Road (Waukegan Road to Dempster Street) Improvements
        8. Free Bus
          1. Pulse Milwaukee Line
          2. Holly Trolley Bus Schedule
        9. Hazardous Waste Disposal
        10. Leaf Pickup
        11. Monuments
        12. Sewers
          1. NPDES (MS4 & CSO)
          2. Floodplain Management
            1. 100-Year Flood
            2. Agency Links
            3. Drainage System Maintenance
            4. Elevation Certificates
            5. Floodplain Permit
            6. Flood Insurance
            7. Flood Safety
            8. Minimize the Impact of Flooding on Your Property
            9. Natural Benefits of a Floodplain
          3. Sewer Rodding Program
          4. Stormwater Runoff Pollution Reduction Techniques
          5. Cleveland Corridor Sewer Improvement Project
        13. Snow & Ice
        14. Street Cleaning
        15. Water Department
          1. Water Supply
          2. Water Service Line Information
        16. Yard Waste Collection
        17. Vehicle Maintenance
        18. Emergency Preparedness
        19. Solid Waste & Recycling Program
        20. Test - Fire Hydrant Test
      11. Senior Center
        1. About Us
          1. Become a Member
          2. Policies
          3. Volunteer Opportunities
        2. Senior Services
          1. Provided Services
          2. Social Services
          3. Center of Concern's - Lunch with Us
        3. Programs & Events
          1. Classes and Activities
            1. Community Events
            2. Culture Club
            3. Musical Programs & Theatre
            4. Senior Center/Social Services Groups
            5. Miscellaneous Information
          2. Program Guides & Calendars
        4. Online Registration
        5. Volunteer Opportunities
        6. Photo Gallery
        7. Village of Niles Home Page
      12. Teen Center
        1. Become a Member of the Teen Center
        2. NTC Fall Dance Party 2023
        3. Find Teen Center Activity
        4. About Us
          1. Teen Center Staff
          2. Awards & Recognition
          3. Monthly Calendars
          4. Photo Gallery & News Articles
          5. Quarterly Newsletters
          6. History
            1. Annual Reports
            2. Teen Center Facility Expansion
            3. Niles Youth Commission - 1970s
        5. ALL THINGS TEEN
        6. Teen Center on Social Media
        7. Teen Center Renovations
        8. Volunteer Opportunities
        9. Donations
        10. Village of Niles Home Page
      13. Staff Directory
    3. Village Hall
    4. Boards, Committees & Commissions
      1. Agendas and Minutes
        1. Board of Trustees Agendas (2022-Present)
        2. All Other Committee Agendas
      2. Meeting Schedule and Appointees
      3. Board of Trustees
      4. Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Advisory Group
      5. Building & Zoning Committee
      6. Community Relations Commission
      7. Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee
      8. Economic Development & Neighborhood Renewal
        1. Neighborhood Map
      9. Ethics Board
        1. Compliance Plan Committee
        2. Ethics Sub-Committees
      10. Finance Committee
      11. Fire & Police Commission
      12. Fire Department Foreign Fire Insurance Board
      13. Firefighters Pension Board
      14. General Government & Information Technology
      15. Human Services Committee
      16. Liquor Commission
      17. Milwaukee Avenue Corridor Committee
      18. Niles 2030 Implementation Committee
        1. Niles 2030 Comprehensive Plan
      19. Planning and Zoning Board
      20. Police Pension Board
      21. Public Arts and Culture Advisory Council
        1. Events and Programs
          1. Last Call Before Fall Art & Music Fest
          2. Arts Feed
          3. Arts and Culture Project
          4. Arts and Culture Master Plan
          5. Niles Artisan Guild Organization
          6. Festive Fronts
          7. Art Stop Bench Art
          8. Murals
          9. Leaning Tower Public Art Project
          10. Twinkle & Lights Holiday Decorating Contest
          11. Call for Artists
          12. Painted Pianos Public Art
        2. Arts and Culture Documents
      22. Public Safety Committee
      23. Public Works Committee
      24. Stormwater Commission
        1. Commission News & Reports
          1. Village Accelerating Stormwater Relief Plan
          2. Tier-1 Flood Relief Project Design Continues
          3. Flood Control Assistance
          4. Press Release From Mayor Robert Callero
          5. Relief Program Final Presentation & Summary
          6. Relief Program Recommended Capital Improvements
          7. Summary of March Open House & Proposed Cost Share
          8. Stormwater Commission Open House
          9. Understanding Your Sewer
          10. Niles Stormwater Plan Phase I Recommendations
          11. Commission Awarded IEPA Green Infrastructure Grant
          12. Sandbags & Sand Available for Residents
          13. Stormwater Commission Progress Report
          14. Recent Legislation Recommended
          15. Prevent Sump Pump Failure
          16. Basement Flooding
          17. Flood Safety
          18. Flood Protection
          19. Addressing Home & Lot Drainage Issues
          20. New Sewer Being Installed at Maryhill Cemetery
          21. Field Work for Sewer System Analysis
          22. Conducting Field Work for Sewer System Analysis
          23. Sewer Rodding Reimbursement Program
          24. Cook County to Begin Storm Sewer Improvements
          25. Village Approves Stormwater Firm Agreement
          26. Stormwater & Flood Protection Guide
          27. Village of Niles Sewer Rodding Program
          28. Legislation Approved by Board of Trustees
          29. Legislation Under Consideration
          30. The National Flood Insurance Program
          31. Commission Posts Request for Qualifications
          32. Notre Dame High School Site Work & Stormwater
          33. Stormwater Commission Report on September 22, 2009
          34. Stormwater Commission Report
      25. View All Boards, Committees & Commissions
    5. Village Ordinances
    6. Transparent Government
      1. Annual Report
      2. Performance Measures
        1. Annual Reports
      3. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
      4. Village Annual Budget
      5. 2030 Plan Implementation Report
      6. Village Newsletter
      7. Citizen Survey
      8. Strategic Planning
      9. Press Releases
      10. Niles Police Department Internal Investigations
    7. Other Government Sites
    8. U.S. and State Representatives
    9. Administrative Adjudication Hearings
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  3. Community

    1. About Niles
      1. 2030 Comprehensive Plan
      2. Niles Garage Sales
      3. Niles Green Initiatives
        1. Farm on Franks
        2. Community Rain Garden
        3. Green Business Award
        4. Recycling
      4. Niles Testimonials
      5. Niles History
        1. Before and After
        2. Police History
        3. History of Village Hall
        4. Niles Centennial History
      6. Honorary Streets
    2. Niles Merchandise
    3. Maps & Transportation
      1. Directions
      2. Maps
      3. Transportation
      4. Village Buildings
      5. Walking and Biking in Niles
      6. Robert Amling's Memorial Bike Route
    4. Village Newsletter
    5. Niles Schools
    6. Village Directory
    7. Niles Restaurants
    8. Block Parties
    9. Arts and Culture
    10. Village Events
      1. Fourth of July Parade
      2. Holly Jolly Fest & Tree Lighting
      3. Halloween Home Decorating Contest
      4. Home for the Holidays Raffle
      5. Niles Community Block Party
      6. Niles Cycling Classic
      7. Winter Welcome-Land at Golf Mill Park 2022
    11. Niles Facilities and Organizations
      1. Family Fitness Center
      2. Family Services
      3. Senior Center
      4. Teen Center
      5. Leaning Tower of Niles
      6. Niles Veteran's Memorial Waterfall
      7. Niles Design District
      8. U.S. Post Office
      9. Chamber of Commerce
      10. Historical Society
        1. Village History
          1. Niles Centennial History Book
      11. Niles Memorial VFW Post 3579
      12. Niles Lions Club
      13. Niles-Maine District Library
      14. Niles Sister Cities Association
      15. Optimist Club of Niles
      16. Golf Maine Park District
      17. Niles Park District
      18. Park Ridge Park District
    12. O’Hare Modernization Program
    13. Veterans, Service Members & Family Resources
    14. Golf Mill Park Redevelopment
    15. Coronavirus Pandemic
      1. Government Regulations and Mandates
      2. Vaccine Information and Disease Prevention
      3. Village Services
      4. Supporting Local Restaurants and Businesses
      5. Community Assistance and Donations
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  4. Village Services

    1. Branch Pickup
    2. Community Solar Program
    3. Dine In Niles
    4. Forms & Documents
    5. Free Bus
    6. Garbage Collection
    7. GIS Mapping & Property Information
    8. Leaf Pickup
    9. Niles TV On Demand
    10. Notary
    11. Recycling
      1. Textile Recycling
    12. Snow & Ice
    13. Utilities
    14. Voter Registration
    15. Yard Waste Collection
    16. Howard Street Crossing
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  5. Business & Development

    1. Economic Development
    2. Doing Business in Niles
      1. Available Sites and Buildings
      2. Niles Site Selector
      3. Business License Application
      4. Commercial Refuse
      5. Village Ordinances
      6. Sign Code Guidelines
      7. Zoning Map
      8. Special Events Application
    3. Supporting Niles Businesses
      1. Coronavirus - Support Niles Businesses
      2. Dining Alfresco in Niles
      3. Niles Restaurants Map
    4. Helpful Links
    5. Property Tax Incentives
      1. Cook County Class 6b
      2. Cook County Class 7a
      3. Cook County Class 7b
      4. Cook County Class 7c
      5. Tax Increment Financing
      6. TIF Policy
      7. Economic Development Impact
    6. Businesses - Chapter 22
    7. Maps
    8. Green Business Award
    9. Facade Improvement Grants
    10. Metro Chicago Exports
    11. Resource Guide
    12. Home Improvement Program
    13. US Small Business Administration
      1. SCORE
      2. Small Business Administration Resource Guide
      3. Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance
    14. Niles Design District
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  6. How Do I...

    1. Apply For
      1. Animal Licensing
      2. Building Permits
      3. Business Licenses
      4. Village Job Opportunities
      5. Garage Sale Permits
      6. Honorary Street Name Sign
      7. Police Programs
      8. Solicitor/Canvasser Permit
      9. Right-of-Way / Utility Permit Applications
      10. Special Event Permits
    2. Contact
      1. Village Board of Trustees
      2. Village Mayor
      3. Village Facilities
      4. Village Staff
    3. Register For
      1. Bids RFPs/RFQs
      2. Fitness Center Programs
      3. Senior Center Programs
      4. Teen Center Activities
      5. Vehicle Licensing
      6. Voting
      7. Emergency Alerts
      8. Vendor Registration
      9. Block Party
    4. View
      1. Agendas & Minutes
      2. Financial Reports
      3. Forms & Documents
      4. Frequently Asked Questions
      5. Village Newsletter
      6. NTV Programs
      7. Parcel Information (Atlas)
      8. Freedom of Information Act Requests
      9. Village Ordinances
    5. Volunteer
    6. Online Bill Pay
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  7. Feature Links

    1. Customer Service Requests
    2. Agendas & Minutes
    3. Atlas
    4. Village Ordinances
    5. Forms & Documents
    6. Stay Connected
    7. Volunteer
    8. Bid Postings
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