Question

What are some of your favorite things about Niles? Let's spread some positivity, good energy is definitely needed today :)

Answer 1

I miss living in @armourer SO much! The food is great, the stores are great, the schools are great and the neighbors are great. We really miss the 4th of July parade!  

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@wolverhampton1 The BEST parade in the NW burbs!  

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@waw1508 in ANY burbs! I live in Naperville and I’m like where are the camels and flying carpets?!  

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@wolverhampton1 I have only seen a handful in the NW burns, but have not doubt you are correct! The @armourer parade is still incredible!  

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@wolverhampton1 , miss u girl!  

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@derward Ball miss you too!  

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@wolverhampton1 don’t forget the forest preserves

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@principal yes!  

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@wolverhampton1 in my opinion, that’s the best part of Niles, along with the wildlife that lives here among us. Just my personal opinion.  

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@principal I lived 4 houses down from the forest and I loved seeing all the deer and other wildlife!  

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@wolverhampton1 @armourer has the largest tracts of open land and woods of any suburb that borders Chicago. More than skokie, evanston, Lincolnwood,  

Answer 2

I enjoy the coyote, hawks and foxes. Saves me the trip to the zoo!  

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@albert and the deer that come out of the forest preserve and much on peoples lawns

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I love the deer! We had one during the summer come lay under one of our trees in the yard. I said, "Yay, we have a pet now"

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@principal I forgot the deer. I grew up off of Cumberland across from Maryhill cemetery. I still see deer there when I visit my parents.  

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@albert theres a whole herd there, seen more bucks than does in maryhill

Answer 3

We love our area restaurants and all of the specials they are offering during #flavorofniles !  

Answer 4

The bike trail

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Small town feel near a big city.  

Answer 6

Snow removal is the best around

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@crumpet sure is we’re soo lucky!  

Answer 7

I agree, snow removal is exceptional!  

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My grandfather who was the Fire Chief for 22 years!  

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@scandic Awwww

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Harry Kinowski!  

Answer 9

I love the variety of long-time family-owned restaurants in close proximity when I just can’t get dinner on the table.  

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@rollo6343 what places do you recommend?  

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The Forest Preserves like Bunker Hill and Miami Woods and also the abundant deer and coyote population along with numerous other wildlife.  

Answer 11

Library and parks

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It’s quiet and an awesome place to live at.  

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Golf mill!  

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Library, bike trails along the North Branch, good people.  

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I am grateful for the free bus!  

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We have multiple grocery stores to shop ( two jewels, costco, Tony’s, Jerry’s, shop n save, super h mart, Walmart, Target)

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The BEST bar food on the planet! Chasers, Izzy's, Howard Street Inn, Morrison's, Playbook, etc. nobody compares. Then, throw in Barnaby's for pizza and the soon to open D'Agostino's! Yum!  

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Nick from N&M Mart. A hometown hero.  

Answer 19

All the services we have in the Village of Niles. Our Public Works, Police and Fire are top notch. When I see what some of the surrounding suburbs are doing, they dont even come close to Niles.  

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Like what suburbs? I feel all the local suburbs are great and doing their best ‍♂️ They don’t need to brag

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Naming other suburbs wouldn't be proper. Many of them model their operations on what are police, fire , and public works are doing. Training, technology, and forward thinking. All are great in different ways. @armourer is out winning awards for leadership in all different areas. I'm proud to live in such a great village.  

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Other towns do alot of great things. As a @armourer resident I feel we are the best.  

Answer 20

Closer burb to Chicago. But not in Chicago  

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And it doesn't smell like Chicago

Answer 21

You can walk down any street, if the passerby is also from Niles, s/he will say Hi.  

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@sclera37758 Miranda Yes! Same as it was in the 70s when I was a kid!  

Answer 22

The many outstanding services, restaurants with great food, St. John Brebeuf School and Parish, and a feeling of "home" in the community.  

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@pandybat894 Class of '84

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@waw1508 '78!  

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The Library Board President. uh, I mean the Library.  

Answer 24

For the most part I love my neighborhood, the woods that I can walk my dog, all the animals we can see and finally some great little restaurant within walking distance( Joe Donut, Starbucks, Gyro place and Arcadia.  

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St John Brebeuf & all the hard working Public Works folks!  

Answer 26

What about the fantastic Senior Center?  

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The Senior Center is awesome!  

Answer 27

The 4th of July, Oak Park summer concerts/events, the park district, Tam golf! Our diversity, food, groceries, public works, neighbors!  

Answer 28

Burrito House!  

Answer 29

I love @armourer been living out here for 24 years ❤️❤️

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Awesome friends and neighbors!  

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The best gift @armourer has to offer to the people . #1 reason to live in Niles. You have patches of “Wisconsin” here and yet we border the city of Chicago.  

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The library, the Fourth of July Parade, summer movies in the park. I can’t wait for summer!  

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The free bus and the fantastic library.  

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Low prostitution

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St John Brebeuf, the 4th of July parade, outstanding services, police, fire, public works.  

Answer 36

Speaking of D agostinos. What’s the holdup, anyone know? And what is going in the freestanding building being built at golf mill mall ?  

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Something with sewer work W/ the pizza place the paper said.  

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The teen center has new staff. New generation of heroes

Answer 38

Great place to live! Nice to see all the positive, upbeat responses on this post.  

Answer 39

Best place ever! Lived there from early 70's until 2005. Still meet regularly with old neighbors. Children still keep in touch with each other. All American City for sure!  

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4th of July parade, the summer carnival, first responders, etc.  

Answer 41

Oasis water park

Answer 42

We love living in @armourer for all the reasons others have already mentioned, never plan on living anywhere else.  

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Before my Mom passed the senior center and the fitness center gave her reason to get up and out everyday. She loved them and she lived to 93 and volunteered at the center until two weeks before she passed. I am very grateful to them.  

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Been here since 1955

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Everything! The parks, the services, the library, the fitness center, the low taxes and nice neighbors.  

Answer 46

Our snow plowers! ❤ I drive through areas with much higher taxes and their road are horrible and dangerous. Oh but then you hit @armourer and you know that the A team has been their. ❤❤❤

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All the local suburbs do great jobs

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@sclera37758 sorry but i must say no not all

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@sclera37758 no not all towns do a great job. just my opinion! But @armourer is always ahead of the weather. Doing what needs to be done prior!  

Answer 47

And our library and all the opportunity beyond just books they provide. The free bus so unique and all around great service.  

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St. John Brebeuf School , great school, great people

Answer 49

There is so much to love about Niles. Great location. Concerts in the park. Friendly and helpful library staff. Fourth of July parade. Great schools.  

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The library and the Village services

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Our museum.  

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The PEOPLE of our community.  

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People are so friendly and helpful. They actually smile and say hello

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The staff at Niles Grill. Ziggy always greets me by name. I stop in almost every weekend

Answer 55

Thank you for this question Isaiah! We bought a starter home and made it our forever home because we loved the people of Niles. Our neighbors, neighborhood, parks, schools, library, services, Leaning Tower, shopping, diversity, etc.