Police Probe Complaint at LF Church
LAKE FOREST — Police are investigating whether a registered sex offender who volunteered at a Lake Forest church violated Illinois law as it relates to people on the registry. Recently the LFPD...
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XFEARience Draws Big Crowd
HIGHLAND PARK – In preparation for Halloween, approximately 500 people attended the Park District of Highland Parks’ XFEARience event at Sunset Woods Park on Friday, October 28. Attended did not have...
View ArticleWilmette To Create Marketing Plan
WILMETTE – The Village of Wilmette and Wilmette-Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce have joined forces to create a comprehensive marketing plan for Wilmette’s businesses. “It is a cooperative effort between...
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LF Civic Orchestra Celebrates Opera
LAKE FOREST – The Lake Forest Civic Orchestra will perform beloved works from the opera at its upcoming concert on November 20, with a special invitation to military veterans during this month when we...
View ArticleGorton Hosts Syrian Music & Art
LAKE FOREST – Karam Foundation, a local nonprofit that is focused on providing humanitarian aid to Syrian refugees, will host “Home Within,” an evening of Syrian music and art featuring a live visual...
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Opinion: Dold IS the Gridlock
The 10th Congressional District needs Brad Schneider back. While Rep. Robert Dold often touts he is one of the most bi-partisan of his party, make no mistake, he still follows the Republican mantra....
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Rags to Witches
Touted as a costumed spookfest for the whole family, Ragdale invited all ghosts and goblins to their Lake Forest retreat to enjoy live performances, hands-on art projects, games, and seasonal tastings...
View ArticleGirl Hit by Car in Glencoe on Halloween
GLENCOE – While trick-or-treating on Halloween, a 12-year-old girl was struck by a moving vehicle at 7:15 p.m. when she attempted to cross the 900 block of Green Bay Road in Glencoe, according to the...
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Bucky’s Fueling To Return to HP
HIGHLAND PARK – The redevelopment plan for Bucky’s gas station originally approved in 2013 and reapproved in 2015 is close to completion. “We’re in the process of trying to get everything finalized and...
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Wilmette Seeks Feedback on Beach House Designs
WILMETTE – The Wilmette Park District’s Lakefront Committee on November 2 will interview five architectural firms that have submitted concepts for a new beach house and parking lot at Gillson Park, and...
View ArticleCops on Alert After Overnight Burglaries
WILMETTE – The Wilmette Police Department on November issued a “Crime Alert” to the media and residents regarding home overnight burglaries that occurred in recent days. A home on the 100 block of...
View ArticleCar Thefts Reported In Glenview
GLENVIEW – An unlocked car with the keys left inside was reported stolen from a parking lot in the 4500 block of West Lake Avenue. The report was made on October 28 just before 9 a.m., and the loss is...
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KoenigRubloff Adds HomeSnap App
A screen shot of the Homesnap Pro App. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group announced that the Chicago real estate brokerage firm will offer its agents a branded version of the...
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LB Post 510 to Host Service Dog Demo
LAKE BLUFF – American Legion Post 510 will host a PTSD Service Dog demonstration and discussion at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 2 in the Community Room of the Lake Bluff Public Safety Building....
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Last Weekend to Catch ‘Wormwood’
Kevin Lucero LessHIGHLAND PARK – This is the final weekend to head to the Highland Park Art Center to catch Wormwood, a fascinating, original play written and directed by Winnetka’s Kevin Lucero Less....
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Opinion: No Faith in District 112 Board
In case people aren’t aware, the percentage of families with students in a District 112 school is quite small. It is in the best interest of everyone if the 112 board would engage in dialogue with...
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Rosewood Beach Wins AIA Chicago Award
HIGHLAND PARK – The Park District of Highland Park’s Rosewood Beach was recently honored with the 2016 Distinguished Building Award from the American Institute of Architects Chicago (AIA Chicago),...
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Dold, Schneider Tout Successes
Rep. Robert Dold (R-Kenilworth) and former Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Deerfield) exchanged views at a League of Women Voters forum in Lake Forest October 16. Getting legislation passed in the United States...
View ArticleHP Police Investigate ‘Stranger’…
HIGHLAND PARK – The Highland Park Police Department is investigating a report of a stranger approaching two Red Oak School students and asking them to get in his car on November 1 at 3:40 p.m. The HPPD...
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Lake Forest May Get ‘Train Parking Lot’
A proposed holding track for freight trains would start near Highway 60 in Lake Forest, shown above, and continue north for 10,000 feet. LAKE FOREST — A nearly two-mile long railroad holding track...
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