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Drop Shots: O’Regans are state runner-ups
Catherine O’Ragan reaches for backhand at the state meet. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOEL LERNER Colette O’Ragan hits a shot at the net during the state finals. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOEL LERNER Too bad senior doubles...
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Trick or Treat on Ice
Spooky Skate 2016; photo courtesy of the Wilmette Park District WILMETTE – More than 100 costumed ice skaters came out to the Wilmette Park District’s yearly Spooky Skate to participate in a costume...
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Prefab & Rare: Lustron Home for Sale in …
A rare, prefab Lustron home in Wilmette recently was put up for sale WILMETTE – Imagine owning a home that never needs to be painted but can be maintained by wiping it down with a cloth. And the roof...
View ArticleWilmette HIV Suspect in Court Nov. 8
WILMETTE – A Wilmette resident charged by Cook County state’s attorney on October 10 with knowingly transmitting HIV to three women he dated is scheduled to return to court on November 8, 2016. Jimmy...
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Placing at state is a rush for Capone, Ross
New Trier’s Amia Ross. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOEL LERNER Where there was a net, there was Michelle Capone. Or so it seemed at the Class 2A girls state tennis meet last weekend in Buffalo Grove and other...
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Avoca Center’s Future: Sell or Renovate?
Avoca Center parcel is highlighted; photo from the D-37 website. Residents of Avoca School District 37 met on October 26 to hear administrators present two options for the future of the Avoca Center,...
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‘The Look’ is revealing with Tiongson
LA’s Paolo Tiongson, seen here at the Palatine Invite earlier this fall, took third in the Class 3A Loyola Regional. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOEL LERNER When it comes to distance running, Loyola Academy senior...
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NT ace has eyes ‘Fix’-ed on sectional
New Trier’s Caroline Fix. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOEL LERNER She still has time to “Fix” this. She still has time to get the upper hand on Maine South’s Maddie Dingle and Olivia Niziolek. So far, Maine South’s...
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Bouquet of Honors for Breast Cancer Awareness
Among the multi-colors of Autumn this month is a beautiful streak of pink. In October, we honor victors in the battle against breast cancer, and cherish the memory of brave heroes we’ve lost. Women’s...
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Durbin Says No to Governor Race
Sen. Richard Durbin (D-Springfield) tells a group of campaign volunteers for state Sen. Julie Morrison (D-Deerfield) he will not run for governor of Illinois in 2018. Sen. Richard Durbin...
View ArticleWilmette Man Charged in Drug Bust
WILMETTE – As part of an investigation, police arrested Kipp Lykins, 58, of Wilmette and a Wilmette juvenile and charged them with possession of cannabis in excess of 500 grams with intent to...
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Football Recap: NT upends Marist in first round
Usually, Clay Czyzynski doesn’t play a lot of defense. But this was not just any game. Just moments after scoring on a four-yard run to break a 24-24 tie with 2:30 left to play in Friday night’s...
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Wilmette Narrows Beach House Field to Five
The current beach house at Gillson Beach WILMETTE – The Wilmette Park District’s Lakefront Committee received 10 responses from architectural firms to its Request for Qualifications for beach house...
View ArticleFatal Crash in Wilmette
WILMETTE – The Wilmette Police Department i investigating a fatal crash that occurred at 2:33 p.m. at 3510 Lake Avenue on October 29. The preliminary information indicates that an 81-year-old woman...
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Opinion: Wilmette Preps Expensive Sewer Project
The Wilmette Village Board of Trustees is preparing to charge each homeowner $18,000 — without a popular vote. At the October 20 Village Board meeting, most Trustees seemed to favor a $77Million...
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Early Vote Yields Strong Turnout in Lake, Cook
The wait was about 20 minutes at the Highland Park police station last week. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOEL LERNER/JWC MEDIA North Shore voters began taking advantage of early voting when it started on October...
View ArticleUpdate: Wilmette Fatal Accident
WILMETTE – The Wilmette Police Department has identified the victim of a fatal crash that occurred on October 29 at 2:33 p.m. at 3510 Lake Avenue. The preliminary information indicates that an...
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Week 10 Football: LA, LF, GBN win playoff openers
Glenbrook North senior linebacker Luke Kincaid had come down with zero interceptions in organized football entering a Class 7A first-round playoff game on Oct. 28. Backyard football games? “A lot of...
View ArticleDriver Charged in Gas Pump Damage
WILMETTE – Police responded to a 911 call on October 3 at 2:41 a.m. about a loud crash at the Shell gas station at 339 Ridge Road. Upon arrival an officer observed significant damage to a gas pump. A...
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Volleys: LF, LA claim regional titles
It figured to be a battle. After losing the first set 25-22, Lake Forest battled back to beat rival Lake Zurich in the Class 4A Deerfield Regional championship on Oct. 27. By winning the final two...
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