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Gillson Park Is For The Birds …
Gilson Park on a chilly January day in 2016; soon Wilmette will construct a bird sanctuary in the park. Photography by George Pfoertner for JWC Media WILMETTE – The Park District is moving forward to...
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Roundup: Boys Swimming and Diving
Highland Park vs. Maine East — The Giants won every event in route to beating Maine East 150-32 in a CSL North dual meet on Jan. 29. HP’s double winners included Richard Heller in the 200 IM (2:12.61)...
View ArticleNew Trier Presents ‘Footloose’
WINNETKA- New Trier High School presents its production of the hit Broadway musical “Footloose” on Feb. 8-13, marking one of the last performances in the McGee Theatre on the Winnetka Campus. Based on...
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Opinion: Scoreboard Too Big
I have lived on Isabella for 35 years. I am part of an extended family that includes 12 NU alums and one former professor. We have enjoyed the various athletic activities through the years and also...
View Article‘Smart Meters’ Going To Wilmette Homes
WILMETTE – Wilmette residents will receive updated electric meters this spring when ComEd installs new “smart meters” to replace the traditional analog meters that are situated on the rear of most...
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Opinion: What Next for Gillson & Langdon?
Last year, the Wilmette Park District’s Board of Park Commissioners proposed a comprehensive plan of renovations, improvements and new construction for Gillson and Langdon parks. Ultimately, the voters...
View ArticleStreet Repair Coming To Wilmette
WILMETTE – Wilmette residents will see some much needed road repair completed this year on streets situated both east and west of Green Bay Road. At a meeting on Jan. 26, the Village Board of Trustees...
View ArticleBob Koonz, Retired New Trier Teacher
Robert (Bob) Allen Koonz passed away on Monday, February 1st, 2016, at Evanston Hospital. Bob was born on February, 21, 1941, in Chicago, IL, son of Carl and Gladys Koonz. After graduating from Downers...
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Keating Crown Named D-39 ‘Distinguished …
Keating Crown WILMETTE – The District 39 Educational Foundation of Wilmette has chosen alumnus Keating Crown for its ninth annual Distinguished Citizen Award, recognizing him as a passionate leader...
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Roundup: Wrestling
New Trier’s Jack DeBlasio (top) contends with Wheeling’s Tristen Guaman in the 138-pound final at the GBS Sectional. DeBlasio lost 6-5. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOEL LERNER Jack Alcantara of the Trevians (top)...
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Roundup: Boys Basketball
Highland Park vs. Lake Forest Academy — Two sets of dynamic duos went at it in this Saturday Night Special. In an entertaining nonconference boys basketball game on Feb. 6, the Highland Park High...
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NT’s Solberg plays with a lot heart, soul
New Trier’s Mia Solberg takes control of the puck during last week’s game against Loyola Academy. The two teams skated to a 3-3 tie. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOEL LERNER There is a sign above the door to Mia...
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Classmates Remember Meaghan Collins
Meaghan Collins as a senior at Regina Dominican High School in Wilmette. Photo courtesy of Regina Dominican High School. NORTHBROOK — Ten members of the Regina Dominican High School class of 1996...
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SportsFolio: Playing at the Next Level
Top senior athletes — class of 2016 — from The North Shore Weekend/Daily North Shore area will be playing at the next level. Here is the list (so far): Baseball Glenbrook North’s Michael Oh Glenbrook...
View ArticleBurglar Encountered 11-year-old Girl
WILMETTE – The Wilmette Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred, Friday Feb. 5 at 7:40 a.m. in the 1500 block of Forest. An unknown offender entered a home by removing a screen and...
View ArticleJames (Jim) Sippy King
James Sippy King (Jim), age 55, passed away suddenly at his home in Evanston on Monday, February 1, 2016. Services will be held at St. Mark’s Episcopalian Church at 1509 Ridge Avenue in Evanston on...
View ArticleWine & Beer At Winnetka Community House
WINNETKA – Whether you prefer to imbibe red, white or amber you’ll find it at the Winnetka Community House’s annual Wine and Beer Tasting event. Our wine sponsor The International House of Wine &...
View ArticleGirl Foils Wilmette Burglary Attempt
WILMETTE – The Wilmette Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred the morning of Friday, Feb. 5 at 7:40 a.m. in the 1500 block of Forest. An unknown offender entered a home by...
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Roundup: Girls Gymnastics
New Trier’s Taylor Kwok. PHOTOGRAPHY BY GEORGE PFOERTNER New Trier’s Ana Dabrowski. PHOTOGRAPHY BY GEORGE PFOERTNER New Trier Regional — Highlighted by Emma Jane Rohrer, the host Trevians claimed...
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Opinion: Move Scoreboard to Left Field
After being verbally advised at the NU and P & D informational meetings that it was impractical to move the scoreboard to the left field side of the Batter’s Eye due to below grade storm water...
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