Nepotism, Croynism Alive & Well in Niles, IL

The O’Donovan name has long been associated with nepotism in the Chicago suburb of Niles. With Danette O’Donovan being a Village Trustee for many years, her coattails have extended to her brother, Dennis O’Donovan, who is not only an employee of the Village as an Inspector for the Community Development Department, but he is also the President of the Niles Park District, after having been a Commissioner for the Park District previously.

How is it, with all the thousands of people who reside in Niles, that Mr. O’Donovan manages to land not one, but two positions within the governmental structure on Niles? Is it because he is the proud owner of multiple college degrees and has a higher than average level of education and knowledge about parks and exercise? Quite the contrary, as Mr. O’Donovan does not have a college degree and is morbidly obese.