Sad End To Missing Person Case in Northbrook
Olga M. Villarreal; photo from the Northbrook Police Department. NORTHBROOK – An 83-year-old woman who was reported missing to the Northbrook Police on Monday morning, Feb. 1, was found deceased later...
View ArticleOpinion: It’s Vital To Vote Yes
Let me begin with a bit of background: I grew up in Highland Park in Sherwood Forest. I attended Green Bay from kindergarten through 2nd grade, at which point it was closed. I attended Indian Trail for...
View ArticleSt. Mary’s Connects With Team Beyond
LAKE FOREST – As part of the Social Studies program at the School of St. Mary, 52 sixth grade students have been actively following Team Beyond – a group of super athletes who are currently...
View ArticleOpinion: No High-Density in Lake Bluff
A diagram of downtown Lake Bluff from a draft of the village’s Blocks Two and Three Architectural and Streetscape Design Guidelines. In October 2015, portions of Blocks 2 and 3 in downtown Lake Bluff...
View ArticleSchneider, Rotering Debate Issues
Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering (left) debates former Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Deerfield) while Chicago Sun Times Washington bureau chief Lynn Sweet moderates in the middle. When it comes to backing...
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...
View ArticleArmed Police At Northwood School
HIGHLAND PARK – Police arrived at Northwood Junior High School shortly after dismissal on Tuesday, Feb. 2, in response to a BluePoint alarm that was activated. Since the alarm system is designed to...
View ArticleConnecting Orphans With Their Lake Bluff Past
Kraig Moreland In front of a photo of kids from the Lake Bluff Children’s Home. Photography by Joel Lerner/JWC Media LAKE BLUFF — Kraig Moreland and Rory Shutler have been around Lake Bluff most of...
View ArticleNT’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...
View ArticleLively Things to Do This Weekend
Don’t worry …there are plenty of things to do this first weekend in February. Please take a look at the list below for some ideas. If you would like to look at a listing of all our events on the DNS...
View ArticleLFHS Boosters Plan Benefit
LAKE FOREST – The Lake Forest High School Boosters is planning the Third Annual Night at the Races, an annual benefit to help support LFHS athletic teams and student-athletes. The Feb. 27 event will...
View ArticleHP’s Sacks is always on call
Ben Sacks of the Giants drives against Glenbrook North’s Zach Hoffman during CSL North action last weekend. PHOTOGRAPHY BY GEORGE PFOERTNER Ben Sacks found out he had been accepted by Tulane...
View ArticlePrelude 2015- The Guild of St. Mary
There was much to celebrate this past holiday season as the members and friends of The Guild of St. Mary gathered at the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort Prelude 2015- The Guild of St. Mary for the annual...
View ArticleOpinion: 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 ArticleWrestling is ideal fit for LF’s Reich
Lake Forest High School’s Devin Reich (right) takes on Stevenson’s Michael Kordek during the 182-pound final at NSC Meet. Reich became a two-time all-NSC performer last weekend. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOEL...
View ArticleGlenview Youth Races to Championships
Driving the yellow car, Jason Pribyl of Glenview leads a Go-Kart Race. Photo courtesy of Steve Pribyl. GLENVIEW — Most parents who buy their child a Christmas gift to drive at 80 miles per hour wait...
View ArticleConsultants to Analyze One Winnetka
WINNETKA – The Winnetka Village Council approved a contract with real estate consultants CBRE Inc. at a meeting on Feb. 2 to provide a financial analysis of the planned development One Winnetka. At...
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 ArticleLake Bluff Cops Arrest Armed Felon
LAKE BLUFF — A Chicago man arrested with a rifle in his hands in Lake Bluff was indicted for firearms possession by a felon by a Lake County Grand Jury Feb. 3, according to Cynthia Vargas,...
View ArticleBrother Louis Gagnon
Brother Louis Gagnon, SVD, 89, passed away February 4, 2016. Loving son of the late Joseph and Mary Gagnon; dear brother of Paul Gagnon, Theresa Gagnon Bellizzi, James Gagnon and the late Charles...
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