Vendor Spots Open Now for 2013 "Swing into Spring" Senior Expo
April 19, 2013
Plans are underway for the seventh annual MaineStreamers "Swing into Spring" Senior Expo scheduled for Friday, April 19, 2013. Designed to link seniors who need services with vendors who provide them, the event will be held at Golf Mill Shopping Center. Learn more...

Maine Township Seeks Nominations for Sgt. Karen Lader Memorial Good Citizen's Award
Maine Township has issued a call for nominations for the Sgt. Karen Lader Memorial Good Citizen's Award. The winner, who will be recognized at the Maine Township Annual Town Meeting on April 16, 2013, will receive a plaque and a monetary award. Learn more...

Members of MaineStreamers Appear on WGN Morning News
October 31, 2012
On Halloween, Maine Township elected officials and seniors made their fifth annual appearance to perform a "Senior Soul Train" dance number at WGN-TV's Morning News Program. Watch the video...

MaineStay Presents Free Seminar on Gang Awareness Featuring "Stay Out of My Room!" Exhibit
October 17, 2012
This seminar will feature Township Trustee Laura Morask and a panel discussion with local police departments, the Cook County Sheriff's Office, and the State's Attorney's Office. Learn more...

Community Garage Sale
October 6, 2012
Help support Maine Township's Adventure Summer Camp and Maine Township's Food Pantry by participating in our annual Garage Sale at the Maine Township Town Hall. Learn more...

Maine Township to Host I-Cash Presentation
September 12 & 13, 2012
A representative from Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford's office will conduct I-Cash searches on the State's online database at the Maine Township Town Hall. Learn more...

Maine Township Hosts Family Focused National Night Out Event at Dee Park
August 7, 2012
Maine Township encourages residents to plan on attending its annual National Night Out Against Crime. This event promotes crime prevention, police-community partnerships, and neighborhood unity. Learn more...

Maine Township Joins Life Saving Yellow Dot Program
July 16, 2012
Maine Township has announced that it will serve as a distribution center for a new program that is designed to improve emergency care for people involved in vehicle crashes. Learn more...

Maine Township Supports Honor Flight Chicago
July 3, 2012
Maine Township has donated $1,000 to the Honor Flight Chicago program as a way to support local World War II vets. Learn more...

Maine Township Sponsors Shredding Day
June 9, 2012
Maine Township will sponsor a document shredding day Saturday, June 9, from 9 AM to noon in the parking lot of the Maine Township Town Hall. Learn more...

Maine Township Seeks Nominations for Sgt. Karen Lader Memorial Good Citizen's Award
Maine Township has issued a call for nominations for the Sgt. Karen Lader Memorial Good Citizen's Award. The winner, who will be recognized at the Maine Township Annual Town Meeting on April 10, 2012, will receive a plaque and a monetary award. Learn more...

2012 "Swing into Spring" Booths Selling Fast
April 20, 2012
The buzz surrounding Maine Township's sixth annual Senior Expo continues to flourish, as exhibit spaces sell quickly. "Swing into Spring" will take place on Friday, April 20, 2012 from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Golf Mill Shopping Center. Learn more...

Maine Township to Host 6th Annual Gang Crimes Awareness Seminar with Trustee Laura Morask
April 30, 2012
Get a preview of Maine Township's 6th annual informative gang seminar coming this fall. Learn more...

Park Ridge Community Star Shines on Maine Township Once Again
March 7, 2012
Maine Township Supervisor Carol A. Teschky has joined four others from Maine Township to be recognized as a Park Ridge Community Star. She recently received the honor from the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce. Learn more...

Carol A. Teschky Named Supervisor of the Year
November 10, 2011
Maine Township Supervisor Carol A. Teschky was named Supervisor of the Year by the Illinois Township Association of Senior Centers Services Committee (ITASCSC) at the annual conference of Township Officials of Illinois on November 8 in Springfield. Learn more...

Maine Township to Host Cash Dash Presentation
November 2, 2011
A representative from Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford's office will conduct Cash Dash searches on the State's online database at the Maine Township Town Hall. Learn more...

Maine Township Presents Free Seminar on Gang Awareness and Prevention
October 19, 2011
Maine Township's MaineStay Youth and Family Services presents a free program on Wednesday, October 19 from 7-9 PM at the Maine Township Town Hall. The seminar will feature Township Trustee Laura Morask and a panel discussion with local police departments, the Cook County Sheriff's Office, and a supervisor from the Narcotics/Gang crimes unit of the State's Attorney's Office. Learn more...

Maine Township to Receive Three Awards at Upcoming TOI Conference
October 14, 2011
When Township Officials of Illinois hold their annual conference next month, Maine Township will receive three awards at ceremonies scheduled for November 8 in Springfield. Learn more...

Maine Township Offers Free Prescription Drug Card to All Residents
October 5, 2011
Maine Township has launched a new prescription discount program which will allow all Maine Township residents—regardless of income, age, or health status—to save on the cost of their medications. Learn more...

Community Garage Sale
October 1, 2011
Help support Maine Township's Adventure Summer Camp and Maine Township's Food Pantry by participating in our annual Garage Sale at the Maine Township Town Hall. Learn more...

Maine Township Office of Emergency Management Unveils New Emergency Broadcast System
August 24, 2011
At last night's Maine Township Board Meeting, Robert Cohen, Director of the Township's Office of Emergency Management, unveiled a new low-power AM radio station to the Township's Board of Trustees. Learn more...

Maine Township Supports National Night Out Against Crime
August 2, 2011
Maine Township encourages residents to plan on attending its annual National Night Out Against Crime (NNO). The NNO event promotes crime prevention, police-community partnerships, and neighborhood unity. Learn more...

Maine Township Responds to Severe Weather
August 1, 2011
This summer, as our township has been repeatedly besieged by flood, heat, more flooding, more heat and the most incredible record setting weather highs and lows, we here at the township have been doing what we can to help those in need. Learn more...

Maine Township Clerk Offers Convenient Vehicle Sticker Service and Expanded Summer Hours
May 20, 2011
Gary K. Warner, Maine Township Clerk, is reminding residents of unincorporated Maine Township that they may purchase vehicle stickers for 2011 at Maine Township Town Hall, 1700 Ballard Rd., Park Ridge. Learn more...

Members of MaineStreamers Appear on WGN Morning News
May 11, 2011
As part of Older Americans Month, Maine Township elected officials and seniors made their fourth annual appearance to perform a "Senior Soul Train" dance number at WGN-TV's Morning News Program. Watch the video...

Maine Township's 2011 "Swing into Spring" Senior Expo Returns to Golf Mill Shopping Center
April 29, 2011
Maine Township's fourth Annual Senior Expo is gaining momentum, as exhibit spaces begin to sell. "Swing into Spring" will take place on Friday, April 29, 2010 from 10 AM to 2 PM. Exhibit spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more...

MaineStay Launches New "Beautiful Me" Group for Adolescent Girls
April 12 - May 31, 2011
This eight-week interactive program is designed to give adolescent girls the tools they need to feel more confident about themselves, to enhance their self-esteem, and to redefine body image. The group will discuss the influence of the media and will focus on the strengths that make each of us unique and beautiful. Learn more...

MaineStay Launches New "Tough Guise" Group for Adolescent Boys
April 12 - May 31, 2011
This eight-week interactive encounter will help boys consider what it means to be real men and develop positive identity and values that will serve them throughout life. Learn more...

Maine Township Clerk Announces Passport Day Event
April 9, 2011
Gary K. Warner, Clerk of Maine Township, is hosting a special passport event at Maine Township Town Hall, 1700 Ballard Rd., Park Ridge on Saturday, April 9, 2011 from 10 AM until 3 PM. The Clerk's office will provide passport information to U.S. citizens and accept passport applications. Learn more...

Maine Township Personnel Ready for Flooding Emergencies
April 4, 2011
In preparation for possible hazardous weather this year, 11 Maine Township employees—three from the Office of Emergency Management, two from Maine Township, and six from the Highway Department attended training in March to learn new skills in dealing with potential flooding emergencies. Learn more...

MaineStay to Offer Parenting Class in Spanish
April 4 - May 16, 2011
Join other parents for this seven-week parenting class, now offered for the first time in Spanish, and learn how to strengthen your parenting skills with easy and practical strategies. Learn more...

Maine Township Citizen Corps Council Offers CERT Training
March 12 and 19, 2011
The Maine Township Citizen Corps Council is offering a CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) Training on March 12 and 19, 2011. The CERT Program teaches individuals how to take care of themselves, their families, their neighbor and their community following a disaster and until professional assistance can arrive. Learn more...

Maine Township to Offer Community Room Rental to Residents
Maine Township has generously opened its community room for rental to local groups. Dates and times are subject to advanced reservations. Learn more...

Maine Township Seeks Nominations for Sgt. Karen Lader Memorial Good Citizen's Award
Maine Township has issued a call for nominations for the Sgt. Karen Lader Memorial Good Citizen's Award. The winner, who will be recognized at the Maine Township Annual Town Meeting on April 12, 2011, will receive a plaque and a monetary award. Learn more...

MaineStay Presents "Parenting in the Millennium" Seminar for Parents
March 7, 2011
Dr. Michael Feld, a child and adolescent psychiatrist from Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital who speaks nationally on child and adolescent issues, will discuss topics including the impact of technology on today's adolescent, parenting styles, parenting differences between boys and girls, bullying, and drug and alcohol use. Learn more...

MaineStay Announces Dates of Next "Art in the Town" Program
February 28 - May 9, 2011
This free program gives children ages 8-14 the opportunity to experience an art education through qualified art instructors from the Brickton Art Center in Park Ridge. Learn more...

MaineStay Conducts Popular Becoming a Love and Logic Parent® Parenting Class
February 15 - March 29, 2011
Join other parents for this seven-week parenting class and learn how to strengthen your parenting skills with easy and practical strategies. Learn more...

MaineStay Begins New Couples Workshop Series
February 15 - March 15, 2011
Join us on a five-week journey to discover what it takes to make an intimate relationship work. In this practical, information-packed course using a blend of seminar, video, and discussion, you'll learn how decades of research with couples can help you strengthen and be more successful in your relationship, and come away with ideas you can use right away. Learn more...

Festival of Trees Winner Announced
December 8, 2010
After several weeks of friendly competition, the Niles Fire Department was declared the winner on December 4 of the "Then & Now" Festival of Trees held at Golf Mill Shopping Center. Learn more...

Golf Mill Presents Festival of Trees
November 20, 2010
Supervisor Carol Teschky represented Maine Township at the November 20 lighting ceremony for the Golf Mill Shopping Center Festival of Trees, a friendly competition that invites organizations to decorate trees that will be on display in front of JC Penney from November 20 - December 4. Learn more...

Maine Township Staffer, Program Win Awards at Township Conference
November 15, 2010
Maine Township was recognized twice at the Township Officials of Illinois annual conference held in Springfield last week. Marjorie Stiller, Assistant to the Director of Adult and Senior Services at Maine Township was recognized as Senior Staff Member of the Year and the MaineStreamers' Intergenerational Fishing Program was recognized as an innovative senior program by ITASCSC. Learn more...

CROP Walk Leader Recognized for Helping Feed Hungry People
October 27, 2010
The Maine Township Board presented Lynda Santrella with a Proclamation at its Oct. 26 meeting for her efforts to organize and lead a group of community-minded volunteers from about a dozen churches for the Annual Niles-Park Ridge CROP Walk which raises money to support Maine Township's Emergency Food Pantry and other pantries. Learn more...

Flood Relief Workshops Offered
October 27, 2010
Free workshops where residents can learn ways to reduce impacts from future flooding are being offered on Nov. 3 in Glenview and on Nov. 4 in Northbrook. Learn more...

MaineStay Presents "Secrets of Relationship Success" Seminar
October 6, 2010
Hear the latest research on how to enhance your ability to be successful in intimate relationships, discover effective ways of getting your partner to respond to your needs, and learn what key emotional habits we all need to develop in order to have healthy connections with others. Learn more...