Press Releases

Oakton Street Detour

Due to an event in Skokie, Oakton Street will be closed between Lincoln Avenue and Lockwood Avenue. As a result, Route 226 will operate on the following detour effective Thursday, August 23, 2018 through Friday, August 24, 2018:

Open Call for Artists - Morton Grove Community Artists Performance

Open call for Artists for the 5th Morton Grove Community Artists performance.

Mosquito Spraying 8/14/2018

The North Shore Mosquito Abatement District will be conducting targeted adult mosquito control operations in portions of Evanston, Glenview, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Niles and Skokie on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, between the hours of 8:00 PM and 2:00 AM, weather permitting.

West Nile Virus - North Shore Mosquito Abatement District

North Shore Mosquito Abatement District (NSMAD) surveillance indicates that the risk from West Nile virus at this time, is at the highest levels since the 2012 outbreak, when 290 Illinoisans, 174 in Cook County, became ill.

MGPL Book Bike

MGPL has a new set of wheels! If you missed our inaugural ride at the Morton Grove 4th of July parade, keep an eye out for the Book Bike at other community events!

Trial Traffic Modifications

In an effort to ensure the safe and efficient flow of traffic through our community, Village personnel routinely review areas of the Village in order to recommend changes in traffic restrictions where appropriate.

Annual D67 Dash

Golf School District 67 Foundation’s 5K Run/Walk 3rd Annual D67 Dash!

Community Photo Contest - Summer 2018

Calling all shutterbugs! The Community Relations Commission is sponsoring a community photo contest to showcase the Village’s new tagline Incredibly Close - Amazingly Open.

How to Handle a Dead Bird

Because they can indicate the presence of West Nile Virus, residents are encouraged to report findings of all dead birds, including their location, to the Cook County Department of Public Health.

Morton Grove Niles Water Commission Announces Collaboration with City of Evanston for Water Supply Improvement Project

The Villages of Morton Grove and Niles are partnering with the City of Evanston to supply residents of Morton Grove and Niles with safe, high-quality water, at a stabilized rate that allows for future infrastructure improvements. This project will construct a new water supply system from the City of Evanston, through Skokie to Morton Gove and Niles. This project will result in capital improvements for the four communities including reconstruction of streets, curbs and gutters along the route.

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