Wilmette Rotary Donates to Housing Fund
WILMETTE – The newly formed nonprofit Housing Our Own Wilmette has received a $3,000 donation from the Wilmette Rotary Club. The club presented a check at the Village Board meeting on September 8....
View ArticleAttempted Home Burglary
GLENVIEW – Someone tried to force their way into a home in the 4100 block of Cove Lane, police reports state. On Sept. 20, at 9:19 p.m. a resident reported that someone had tried to enter the home...
View ArticleVehicle Stolen in Glenview
GLENVIEW – An employee reported that a vehicle was taken from a parking lot in the 1600 block of Waukegan Road. The incident happened Sept. 17 and was reported at 6:15 p.m. The reported loss was...
View ArticleDennis J. Sklar
Dennis J. Sklar, DDS, age 63, of Northbrook. Soulmate and best friend of Teri Sklar, nee Rosen; loving father of Brendon (Stephanie) Sklar, Gregory Sklar, and Alyson (Benjamin) VanderPlas; adoring and...
View ArticleAnn Burke
Ann Burke nee Friese, age 87 of Northbrook. Beloved wife of the late Francis “Frank” Burke; loving mother of Katie (Dave) Blankenship, Dan (Julie), Joe (Debbie), Tim (Ann) Burke; cherished by 11...
View ArticleHP Plans Business Summit
HIGHLAND PARK – The City of Highland Park will host the third annual Business Summit at the Highland Park Country Club from 3 to 6 p.m. on October 21, with registration beginning at 2:30 p.m. The event...
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Charlie Nikitas is ‘locks’ and loaded
Charlie Nikitas belts a tee shot during play in the Deerfield Invite. He has been a top-flight performer for the Titans this fall. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOEL LERNER Charlie Nikitas was a sixth-grader when he...
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Historical Society Hosts HP Documentary
HIGHLAND PARK – The Highland Park Historical Society will host the premier of a new film, The History of Highland Park, on October 8 at Ravinia’s Bennett Gordon Hall. Tickets for the event are $75 per...
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Karis turns into X factor for GBN
Nick Karis of the Spartans uses some shifty moves to gain yardage in win over Waukegan. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOEL LERNER Four weeks into the football season, the coaching staff at Glenbrook North decided to...
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HP’s Moore possesses wealth of talent
Highland Park High School’s Eamonn Moore looks to push the ball upfield during earlier action this season. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOEL LERNER When a few Highland Park High School soccer players took turns...
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LF’s battle-tested Young cool under pressure
Emily Young of the Scouts follows through on her swing during earlier action this fall. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOEL LERNER Emily Young was eight years old, a novice golfer, when she received a challenge from...
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Czyzynski a ‘Clay-maker’ for New Trier
New Trier quarterback Clay Czyzynski (No. 2), seen here in earlier action this fall, eludes defenders during Week 1 win over York. It is Game Day in the life of New Trier junior quarterback Clay...
View ArticleMona E. Strenger
Mona E. Strenger (nee Benson), 93, passed away peacefully at home on Sept. 21, 2015, surrounded by family and loved ones. She was born Sept. 4, 1922, in Highland Park, IL, to Alfred and Signe Benson....
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LA’s Savarie has firm grip on his game
Loyola Academy’s Chip Savarie watches the flight of his ball during recent action at the Deerfield Invite. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOEL LERNER Chip Savarie. Loyola Academy boys varsity coach Tim Kane had heard...
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Man Flees Armed Robber, Cops Investigating
NORTHBROOK – A man was approached at gunpoint Wednesday night, September 23, at a Chase Bank in Northbrook, police reported. The victim was withdrawing money from a drive-thru ATM around 9:45 p.m. on...
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O’Neil’s Features Tasty Artistry
O’Neil’s 24-Hour Brined Slow-Roasted Chicken The denizens of O’Neil’s 500-gallon salt-water tank have seen it all. Excited little hands pointing and prodding at the glass. Chefs diligently working...
View ArticleLocal Legends: Mark & Franklin McMahon
LAKE FOREST – The Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society’s sixth annual Local Legends event honors Mark McMahon and his late father, Franklin McMahon at 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 24. The event...
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HP Fire Service Hits Milestone
Highland Park Fire Department HIGHLAND PARK – Highland Park Historical Society will host “Highland Park Fire Department: 126 Year History of Service,” with retired Highland Park Fire Department...
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More Amenities Coming to Market Square
When L3 Capital finishes the latest planned work on Lake Forest’s Market Square, people like this solitary diner will have tables and chairs to gather with friends in the shopping area. LAKE FOREST —...
View ArticleWilmette Park Board Narrows Field
WILMETTE – The Wilmette Park District’s Committee of The Whole reached a consensus to consider the appointment of Gordon Anderson to the Board of Park Commissioners. The Park Board will consider Mr....
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