Gorski a powerful presence in NT’s lineup
New Trier’s Rose Gorski gets ready to powder the ball during earlier action. The senior has verbally committed to Cornell University. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOEL LERNER A New Trier field hockey game ends....
View ArticleAll’s well with LF’s Moderwell
Matt Moderwell (No. 10) of the Scouts takes possession of the ball during earlier action this season. The Northwestern University recruit leads his team in scoring. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOEL LERNER The...
View ArticleHP’s Fishbein in a good frame of mind
Highland Park High School’s Noah Fishbein shows his intensity during a tee shot at the recent Deerfield Invite. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOEL LERNER The son reached into the hole to retrieve his golf ball. The...
View ArticleLaja is ‘1’ to watch at Loyola
Dara Laja of the Ramblers is on a roll. He rushed for more than 100 yards for the third game in a row in LA’s 35-7 win over St. Ignatius. PHOTOGRAPHY BY GEORGE PFOERTNER Dara Laja, known for his great...
View ArticleD-112: Letter From The Super
HIGHLAND PARK – Dr. Michael Bregy, superintendent of North Shore School District 112 serving Highland Park, Highwood and Fort Sheridan, reached out to parents in an effort to dispel myths about the...
View Article$125K Grant to Support Anti-Drug Efforts
Credit: Drug Free Communities Support Program GLENVIEW-NORTHBROOK — District 225 and the Glenview-Northbrook Coalition for Youth (GNCY) have earned a $125,000 grant to support local drug-free efforts,...
View ArticleSchool Notes: D-113
HIGHLAND PARK/DEERFIELD – District 113 is once again joining the Highland Park Police Department and the Deerfield Police Department in the “Operation Stand Down” coat collection for veterans. Gently...
View ArticleMaking A Difference For Kids
LAKE FOREST – The Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Learning Disabilities Association (LDA) kicks off its 2015-2016 “Make A Difference” grant season with a wine tasting event at Re-invent Gallery in Lake Forest...
View ArticleAttempted Home Break-In
GLENVIEW – Someone attempted to break into a home in the 3600 block of Glenview Road on Sept. 28 at 9:45 a.m. The rear locked door of the home was damaged in the incident. The damage was estimated at...
View ArticleFrances Gerlach
Frances Reilley Gerlach, 82 of Lake Forest passed away September 28, 2015. Wife of Paul; Mother of Anne Friday, Virginia (Roy) Howland, the late Daniel (Yonca) Gerlach, Susan (Michael) Clabby, Thomas...
View ArticleRudolph “Rudy” T. Pikula
Glenview resident Rudolph “Rudy” T. Pikula, age 80. October 1, 1935-October 1, 2015. Beloved husband of Mary Jayne nee Strass. Loving father of Virginia (Redjo) Salihovich, Thomas Pikula, Victorene...
View ArticleNorth Shorts
North Short Musings by Mike Lubow “The same book twice” They say you can’t step into the same river twice, and maybe that’s true. But you can read the same book twice if you want. It’s a smart idea,...
View ArticleWilmette Mulls Costly Stormwater Solutions
WILMETTE – Facing a $75 million solution to the flooding problems in west Wilmette, the municipal services committee decided at its meeting on September 24 to continue studying a cost-benefit analysis...
View ArticleOctober Anti-Bullying Month
HIGHLAND PARK – Bullying may strike anyone at anytime, and Highland Park is reinforcing the We Stand Together – Anti-bullying Campaign the week of October 5. “This was supposed to be a week-long...
View ArticleRoundup: Week 6 Football
Highland Park vs. Deerfield — Big plays were the story in this one. Highlighted by Charlie Jones’ three touchdowns, Deerfield (4-2) came away with an emotional 28-14 victory over host Highland Park on...
View ArticleNorthbrook Library Receives Award
NORTHBROOK – The Northbrook Public Library is the recipient of the 2015 Illinois Library Association Demco Library Innovative Award. This award recognizes a library’s achievement in planning and...
View ArticleLB Duo Opens ‘The Cotton Duck’
Cecilia Joan Lanyon and Dominic Zumpano at The Cotton Duck EUKRANIAN VILLAGE – The Cotton Duck, a new restaurant opened by Cecilia Joan Lanyon and Dominic Zumpano of Lake Bluff, made...
View ArticleCivic Group Applauds LF Caucus ‘Open …
LAKE FOREST – According to its website, the Lake Forest Caucus, pursuant to Section 5.06 of its Bylaws, will hold a public meeting on “how the Caucus system works” on October 6th at 7pm at the Gorton...
View ArticleShop Local Benefits LF Schools
LAKE FOREST – When you Shop Local First on Thursday, Oct. 15 through Saturday, Oct. 17, you’ll benefit the Lake Forest High School Foundation and the Spirit of 67 Foundation. Ten percent of all sale...
View ArticleWinnetka’s George Trois Delights
WINNETKA – A sense of calm came over me the minute I walked into George Trois to experience the new restaurant’s 10- course menu. It was the absence of decoration that made the space serene. The...
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