Opinion: Move HP Forward
Much like Orson Wells and the “War of the Worlds” broadcast in 1953, CARE would like you to believe that education and finances as we all know it will simply blow up and fall apart since NSSD 112 is...
View ArticleHighland Park Lauds Brady Center
HIGHLAND PARK – The mayor and City Council on Jan. 11 recognized the legal work performed by attorneys and staff involved with the city’s defense of its ban on assault weapons and large-capacity...
View ArticleFormer LFHS Teacher Charged in Sex Crime
Former Lake Forest High School employee Ben Zollo has been formally charged with one felony count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, according to an email sent to parents and guardians from District...
View ArticleArt Center Celebrates Artists
HIGHLAND PARK- The Art Center – Highland Park is announced the winners of its annual “In-View” member and faculty exhibition and “Art is Alive in Highland Park” exhibition at its opening night awards...
View ArticleLake Bluff Police Get Tasers
Lake Bluff Police Officer Damon Schmidt displays his taser. Photo courtesy of Lake Bluff Police Department. LAKE BLUFF — While Chicago continues to debate arming all of its police force with tasers in...
View ArticleLet Freedom … Write
Liam Diethrich and Molly Seligman HIGHLAND PARK – Two Edgewood Middle School students, Molly Seligman and Liam Diethrich, placed at the state level in the Veterans of Foreign Wars Patriots Pen Youth...
View ArticleFun Things To Do On MLK Weekend
If you are looking for some fun activities this long weekend, look no further. For a full listing, visit the Daily North Shore calendar. To submit an event to our calendar, please click here....
View ArticleMLK Day: Ceremonies & Service
There are many ways to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the North Shore, whether through a service project or ceremony. Here is a partial list of activities; to see a full listing of events on...
View ArticleWilliam K. Blodgett
William K. Blodgett, 86, of Lake Forest, died January 13, 2016. Bill was born October 25, 1929 to Frank and Dorothy Blodgett in Janesville, Wisconsin. Bill attended Dartmouth College and Beloit...
View ArticleDorothy M. Barz
Dorothy M. Barz, 75, longtime Glenview resident, passed away January 13, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd; mother of Kimberly (Michael) Cohen; grandmother of Alexander and Rebecca Cohen. Dorothy...
View ArticleNT Gymnast: Rip-Rohrer-ing Good
Emma Jane Rohrer of the Trevians completes an aerial series on the balance beam at the Chester Jones Invitational at Evanston. She was the meet’s top all-arounder. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOEL LERNER Emma Jane...
View ArticleGuenther is gung ho about swimming
Nathaniel Guenther of the Ramblers competes in the 100 breaststroke at the Evanston Invite. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOEL LERNER He is still a good 200 pounds shy of qualifying to make an appearance on “The...
View ArticleOpinion: Don’t Alter Oakwood
It appears the Highland Park Plan and Design Commission will vote in favor of merging three properties on Oakwood Avenue, and then approve a zoning change permitting the building of an apartment 35%...
View ArticleFamily Scammed Out of $6K
WILMETTE – A woman reported that for three weeks she was in touch with a travel agent regarding a trip she wanted to take. Several emails were exchanged with no issues. On Jan. 13 she received an email...
View ArticleOpinion: D-112 Needs Better Option
The NSSD 112 Board of Education recently voted to place a $198 million referendum on the March 15, 2016 ballot — and claims we must hand over nearly $200 million to save our K-8 school system from...
View ArticleGBS gymnasts rally around Haramaras
Glenbrook South’s Bebe Haramaras performs her balance beam routine at the Chester Jones Invitational at Evanston. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOEL LERNER A Glenbrook South gymnast sticks a routine at a meet and...
View ArticleWilmette Prostitution Bust
WILMETTE – A 22-year-old woman was arrested and charged after police said there were complaints of prostitution activities at a local hotel. Destanee D. Williams of Sacremento, Calif., was arrested at...
View ArticleSign up: LF Open Lands Summer Camp
LAKE FOREST – A Passport to Adventure! Lake Forest Open Lands presents ecologically based outdoor summer camps for children pre-K through 8th grade. Explore these opportunities to nourish your child’s...
View ArticleOakwood Neighbors March On
Editor’s note: This is the first of two stories about a development planned for Highland Park’s Oakwood Avenue that we’ve been getting a lot of letters about lately. Early next week we’ll look at the...
View ArticlePotential Home Invasion or Falling Ice?
LAKE FOREST – Is someone going around at night pounding on doors and trying to enter homes uninvited? Lake Forest Deputy Police Chief Karl Walldorf read about an incident like that when he was...
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