Crews began Monday to demolish the Leaning Tower YMCA building in Niles that is adjacent to the iconic landmark of the same ...

The demolition that began Monday only affects the YMCA building, not the unique landmark at the front of the site.

The Leaning Tower of Niles landmark in front of the YMCA will anchor a new development envisioned for the site.

The demolition will make way for a new, mixed use shopping and entertainment district in suburban Niles, anchored by the ...

In 1960, Ilg donated part of the park for the construction of the YMCA, with an agreement to maintain the water tower. But ...

The Village of Niles, Illinois is demolishing the residential Leaning Tower YMCA residential building Monday that sits behind ...

The famous 90-year-old Leaning Tower of Niles itself -- which is owned by the village and sits in front of the YMCA building -- will remain. In 2021, the YMCA said it was permanently closing its ...

NILES, Ill. (WLS) -- The demolition of a former community hub in Niles is officially underway on Monday. The former YMCA building will be brought to the ground in an effort to modernize the nearly ...