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21st Annual Cradle Ball
The Ritz-Carlton Chicago was set abuzz with supporters of The Cradle, during the organization’s annual fundraiser, which raised more than $130,000 to support their mission finding living homes for...
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Ragdale Starts School Program
Ragdale author Jean Kwok at Woodlands Academy LAKE FOREST – In honor of its 40th anniversary in 2016, Ragdale introduces the Ragdale in Schools program. This new initiative by the renowned artists’...
View ArticleLBMS Plans Community Meetings
LAKE BLUFF – Lake Bluff Elementary School District 65 has set two dates for Neighborhood/Community meetings including Q and A sessions on the upcoming renovations to Lake Bluff Middle School. The...
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HP Comic Breaks Video Chat Record
Alex Weber and Rob Mor HIGHLAND PARK – Rob Mor and his best friend Alex Weber broke the record for longest live-streaming video chat in a 14-day cross-country brofest between Highland Park and Venice,...
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LBMS Renovation Seeks Village OK
This presentation stair case will be a gathering place for student as well as a way to move between floors. Photo courtesy of Lake Bluff Elementary School District 65. LAKE BLUFF — The village will be...
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Lake Forest Moves Toward Tax Hike
LAKE FOREST—Hedging against an anticipated shortfall in revenue from the State of Illinois, the Lake Forest City Council gave a unanimous first reading nod to a 2.93 percent increase in the real...
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Four Local Heroes Earn Honors
Winners and finalists for the 10th District Leadership Awards are (from top, left to right) Paula Carballido, Bradley Wilinski, Keith Gray, Bill Burns, Kirk Humphreys, Rep. Robert Dold (R-Kenilworth),...
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Winnetka Envisions Revitalized Downtowns
Winnetka residents weigh-in on downtown plan. WINNETKA – Winnetka residents gathered at North Shore Country Day School on November 17 to provide input on what they would like to see in Winnetka’s...
View ArticleDorothy Smith
Dorothy Smith nee Witt, 88, lifelong resident of Wilmette, passed away at her home November 17, 2015. Beloved wife for 65 years of the late Edward W. Smith Jr.; loving mother of Kathy (Helmut)...
View ArticlePhyllis Eckhardt Hoffman
Phyllis Eckhardt Hoffman, 90, of Glenview formerly of Rockford and Rochelle, passed away November 18, 2015. Born June 17, 1925 in Rochelle to Edward and Ella Eckhardt. Beloved wife of 41 years to the...
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LA plays it Smart in playoff win over HF
Thomas Smart of the Ramblers hauls in an 18-yard touchdown pass just before halftime. He had six catches for 81 yards in the LA’s state quarterfinal win over Homewood-Flossmoor. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOEL...
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Bernie’s Book Bank Drawings Featured
One of the many thank you letters from children who receive books through Bernie’s Book Bank. LAKE FOREST- Bernie’s Book Bank will be featured on the Ruth Fell Wander Community Art Wall at First Bank...
View ArticleMarket Square Holidays Start Friday After …
LAKE FOREST – Lake Forest is launching the holiday season with a day-long celebration the day after Thanksgiving. Revelers can look forward to the debut of the Chamber of Commerce’s winning holiday...
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HP senior leaves a Lask-ing impression
Sam Lask of the Giants drives to the finish line in the 100 breaststroke at the Glenbrook North Sectional. The senior set a school record in the event. She also was a member of the 200 medley relay...
View ArticleLFHS Foundation Seeks Donors
LAKE FOREST – The newly redesigned College Resource Center (CRC) at Lake Forest High School (LFHS) is giving seniors the opportunity to drop in on a daily basis during their lunch period to meet with...
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NT’s Green is golden is distance races
Julia Green of the Trevians races to a second-place finish in the 200 freestyle at the Glenbrook North Sectional. She also took runner-up honors in the 500 free. PHOTOGRAPHY BY STEVE HANDWERKER Julia...
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OUT-SID-ER Art Event Scores
Gabrielle Rousso, Executive Director and TAC and Outsider artist Frank Zirbel HIGHLAND PARK – The Art Center – Highland Park’s (TAC) inaugural Out•sid•er Art Event attracted more than 100 attendees...
View ArticleWilmette Park Commissioners Mull Capital Plan
WILMETTE – Wilmette Park District commissioners met on Nov. 17 to discuss a proposed five-year capital improvement plan that would support 342 acres and eight Park District facilities. The...
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Schermerhorn a ‘shining light’ for GBN
Mitch Schermerhorn of the Spartans (No. 2) hunts for yardage after making one of his 11 catches in the state playoff game. PHOTOGRAPHY BY GEORGE PFOERTNER What fans saw from Mitch Schermerhorn on...
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Central School Takes On 21st Century Learning
Students work with robots in Central’s new learning commons WILMETTE – Mirroring work environments at innovative companies such as Google and Apple, Wilmette’s Central Elementary School is preparing...
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