Niles, Illinois
Niles is a village of 30,064 people in Cook County, Illinois, founded in 1832.
Why visit Niles
Townapedia lists 21 museums and landmarks, 105 parks and trails, 173 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Pickwick Theatre, AMC Niles 12, Edison Park and Leaning Tower of Niles.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 19°F, and about 38 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Niles
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Niles
Niles is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States, located in the townships of Maine and Niles, directly neighboring Chicago's far northwest border. Per the 2020 census, the population was 30,912. The current mayor of Niles is George Alpogianis.
From the Wikipedia article Niles, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Pickwick Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Movie theatre in Park Ridge, Illinois, United States
5 South Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge
Mill Run Playhouse
Cinema and theater · 2.3 mi
Former theatre in Niles, Illinois, United States
The ORT Institute
School · 2.5 mi
American vocational training school in Skokie, Illinois, active 1991–2017
Museums and landmarks21
Edison Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Park in Chicago, Illinois
6755 North Northwest Highway, Chicago
Leaning Tower of Niles
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Replica tower of Pisa's, in Niles, Illinois, United States
6300 West Touhy Avenue, Niles
Dempster–Skokie
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Metro station
Harrer Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Building in Illinois, United States of America
Herbert A. Dilg House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Noble-Seymour-Crippen House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic house in Norwood Park, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Norwood Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Metra train station in Chicago, Illinois, USA
Norwood Park Historical District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Human settlement in Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Passionist Fathers Monastery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Monastery in Chicago, Illinois
Purple Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Former hotel in Lincolnwood, Illinois
Katyń Monument in Niles
Monument and historic site · 1.7 mi
Monument in Niles, Illinois, United States
9 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds105
Park Ridge Youth Campus
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Former school/orphanage in Park Ridge, Illinois
93 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes173
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 0.7 mi
7525 North Harlem Avenue, Niles
Mo-Th 04:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 04:00-24:00; Su 04:00-23:00
Egg Holic
Restaurant · Indian · 2.3 mi
8425 West Golf Road, Niles
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Magic Pepper
Restaurant · Indian · 2.4 mi
8502 West Golf Road, Niles
Mo-Th 11:30-15:30, 17:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-15:30, 17:00-22:30; Sa...
Sabor A Café Niles - Steakhouse & Live Music Venue
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.7 mi
6873 North Milwaukee Avenue, Niles
Mo-Su 09:00-19:00
Tita Mia's Filipino Restaurant & Cafe
Restaurant · Asian · 2.4 mi
8520 West Golf Road, Niles
Su 11:00-20:30; Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-21:00
Umi Hot Pot Sushi & Seafood Buffet
Restaurant · Seafood, Sushi · 2.1 mi
8225 West Golf Road, Niles
Mo-Th, Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30
Zaza Cucina
Restaurant · Italian · 1.6 mi
608 West Touhy Avenue, Park Ridge
Su,Tu-Th 15:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 15:00-22:00; Mo closed
Oak Mill Bakery
Bakery
8012 North Milwaukee Avenue, Niles
Mo-We 10:00-19:00; Th-Fr 08:00-19:00; Sa 08:00-18:00; Su 10:00-16:00
161 more on the map.
History
Joseph Curtis settled in what became Niles in 1827, and John Dewes followed in 1831. The settlement was originally called "Dutchman's Point", referring to German immigrants who followed, including John Plank of Hesse-Darmstadt (who sold whiskey to passing travelers and remaining Native Americans) and the Ebinger brothers of Stuttgart, as well as John Schadiger, Julius Perren, John-Jackson Ruland (d. 1880) and Revolutionary war soldier John Ketchum.
Many people of Native American ancestry lived in the area; Chief Blackhawk reportedly often smoked a peace pipe with Christian Ebinger. Article 4 of the Second Treaty of Prairie du Chien, signed on July 29, 1829, between the United States government and several chiefs of the Chippewa, Ottawa, and Potawatamie left particular tracts of land to individuals of mixed-Native American ancestry. Among them were Billy Caldwell, Victoria Pothier, and Jane Miranda. Land titled to these individuals eventually established part of the border of Niles. During the 1832 Black Hawk War, one band of Native Americans may have reached Billy Caldwell's property as part of an attempt to reclaim land lost to the United States. Hostilities ended in 1833, and most Native Americans immediately left, moving west of the Mississippi River
From the History section of Niles, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Super 8 by Wyndham Morton Grove/Chicago
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
9110 North Waukegan Road, Morton Grove
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago North Shore - Niles
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
7247 North Waukegan Road, Niles
Red Roof Inn Morton Grove
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
9424 North Waukegan Road, Morton Grove
Churches and places of worship43
Des Plaines Methodist Camp Ground
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
First Congregational Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Holy Taxiarhai and Saint Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church
Church · Greek Orthodox · 1.3 mi
7373 North Caldwell Avenue, Niles
Bethany Romanian Pentacostal Church
Church · Romanian Pentacostal · 1.4 mi
7301 North Caldwell Avenue, Niles
Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church
Church · Evangelical Lutheran · 1.6 mi
6218 Capulina Avenue, Morton Grove
Muslim Community Center
Place of worship · 2.1 mi
8601 Menard Avenue, Morton Grove
Shopping51
Gas and EV charging29
Schools, colleges and libraries81
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
School · 2.4 mi
2401 Manor Lane, Park Ridge
Emerson Middle School
School · 1.2 mi
8101 North Cumberland Avenue, Niles
Eugene Field Elementary School
School · 0.9 mi
707 Wisner Street, Park Ridge
George B. Carpenter Elementary School
School · 2.3 mi
300 North Hamlin Avenue, Park Ridge
Healthcare19
Map of Niles
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 19°F | 2.0 in | 11.3 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 22°F | 2.0 in | 10.7 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 31°F | 2.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 40°F | 3.8 in | 1.3 in |
| May | 70°F | 51°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 61°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 66°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 65°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 57°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 45°F | 3.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 34°F | 2.4 in | 1.8 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 24°F | 2.1 in | 7.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Chicago Ohare Intl Ap 72530 (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Cook County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-09-20: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Floodng (Flood)
- 2023-11-20: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2023-08-15: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Morton Grove 1 mi northeast, about 2 min by car
- Glenview 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Lincolnwood 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Norridge 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Des Plaines 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Evanston 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Mount Prospect 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Elmwood Park 7 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Franklin Park 7 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Bensenville 8 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Leaning Tower of Niles, Miroslaw Mucha, Public domain
- Grennan Heights Park, Niles, IL, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Niles Park District Recreation Center, Niles, IL, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Niles-Maine District Library, Niles, IL, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Jonquil Terrace Park, Niles, IL, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Commissioners Point Park, Niles, IL, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Oak Park, Niles, IL, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Oakton Manor Park, Niles, IL, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Nico Park, Niles, IL, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Notre Dame Park, Niles, IL, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Graves of Paul Joseph Sally Jr. (1933–2013) and Judith Donovan Sally (1937–2024) at Maryhill Catholic Cemetery, Niles, IL, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Grave of Feliks Konarski (1907–1991) at Maryhill Catholic Cemetery, Niles, IL, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Grave of Thaddeus Lechowicz (1938–2009) at Maryhill Catholic Cemetery, Niles, IL, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Tam O'Shanter Golf Course, Niles, IL, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Niles Animal Hospital & Bird Medical Center, Niles, IL, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Grave of Adam Stanislaw Wolanin (1919–1987) at Maryhill Catholic Cemetery, Niles, IL, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Grave of Edwin Richard Sachs (1918–1996) at Maryhill Catholic Cemetery, Niles, IL, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Grave of Algis Budrys (1931–2008) at Maryhill Catholic Cemetery, Niles, IL, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Grave of Joseph Charles Osmanski (1917–1993) at Maryhill Catholic Cemetery, Niles, IL, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Grave of William Joseph Skowron (1930–2012) at Maryhill Catholic Cemetery, Niles, IL, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Nelson School Park, Niles, IL, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Niles Police Department (5329411756), Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0
- Grave of Robert Michael O'Hare Jr. (1952–2012) at St. Adalbert Cemetery, Niles, IL 1, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Grave of Robert Michael O'Hare Jr. (1952–2012) at St. Adalbert Cemetery, Niles, IL 2, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- ParkRidgePickwick, Kelly Martin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Edison Park Chicago, Smallbones, Public domain
- Passionist Fathers Monastery, Zagalejo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Norwood Park Metra Station, Zol87 from Chicago, IL, USA, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Herbert A. Dilg House, Zol87 from Chicago, Illinois, USA, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Des Plaines Camp Ground, Teemu08 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Norwood Park, Smallbones, Public domain
- First Congregational Church (Des Plaines, IL), Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- John Wayne Gacy, Jr. Arrest Site (17867458580), Stephen Hogan from Chicago, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Pepper-and-egg-sandwich-01, Mudwater, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pizza-Puff-01, Mudwater, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pizza-Puff-02, Mudwater, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Salami-sandwich-01, Mudwater, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Spice box with various blends, Waitinginstars, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Southern terminus of IL 21, AlphaBeta135, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Southern terminus of IL 21 (alt), AlphaBeta135, CC BY-SA 3.0
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