Northbrook Readies for Black Friday
NORTHBROOK – One Northbrook merchant is giving a literal meaning to Black Friday, another is not going to open to give its employees the day off, and at least three will begin the event on...
View ArticleD-28 Probes Full Day Kindergarten
Northbrook’s Meadowbrook Elementary School may be housing a full day kindergarten in the future. NORTHBROOK — Members of the Northbrook School District 28 Board of Education got a look at the...
View ArticleFeed The Meter!
Namrita Narula, in front of Port Clinton Square, on Central Avenue HIGHLAND PARK – You don’t have to drive a car to donate to Namrita Narula’s “Feed The Meters, Feed The Hungry” program. Anyone may...
View ArticleZOOLA 2015
CHICAGO- On Thursday, November 12, 2015, the Women’s Board of Lincoln Park Zoo gathered over 125 guests for a special philanthropic experience at ZooLA 2015, an exciting live auction. As the gift of...
View ArticleStatues Missing
WINNETKA – Two lion statues were taken from a property in the 300 block of Birch Street. The theft was discovered Nov. 19 at 1:30 p.m. The value of the... Read More
View ArticleComforters Taken
WILMETTE – Two comforters, several bath towels and several baskets were taken from Bed Bath & Beyond on Nov. 18. The manager of the store at 3232 Lake Avenue told police that three women entered...
View ArticleMary Jane Donahue
Mary Jane Donahue passed away peacefully on November 22, 2015 at the age of 96. Beloved wife of the late Jack Donahue. Mary is survived by her 4 children Cheryl (Patrick Rafferty ), Jack, Joe and Jeff,...
View ArticleScott Carr
Scott Hendrick Carr, 45, of Northbrook, passed away suddenly November 19, 2015. Loving father of Jessica and Matthew; their mother Gayle Polakow Carr; cherished son of Joan-Beth nee Hendrick and Brac...
View ArticleTree Lighting Highlights Black Friday
The Lake Forest Book Shore has its holiday window on display. LAKE FOREST – Black Friday is about community tradition as well as shopping when Lake Forest begins its official holiday season on Nov....
View ArticleDesherow’s play a defining moment in LA win
Loyola Academy’s Bobby Desherow celebrates after breaking up on pass on Palatine’s two-point conversion. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JON DURR Maybe we should call this The Desherow. Palatine High School’s unique...
View ArticleSportsFolio — Football: LA 24, Palatine 22
Following its 24-22 victory over host Palatine, Loyola Academy’s football team will be heading to the Class 8A state final in DeKalb on Nov. 28. Photographer Jon Durr caught the semifinal action. After...
View ArticleFive NT swimmers sign letters of intent
New Trier High School swimmers Maxwell Robertson, Hope Hayward, Morgan Conley, Samantha Adams and Danny Brooks have signed national letters of intents. One will be a Hoosier next year, another a Hoya....
View ArticleLA’s Tierney earns 4 medals at state
Loyola Academy’s Ella Tierney races to a fifth-place tie in the 500 freestyle. She also finished in a tie for third in the 200 free. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOEL LERNER Grace Tierney, a 2015 Loyola Academy...
View Article10% Solution No Cure For D-112
At its core the disease confronting North Shore School District 112 is one of excessive expenditures not insufficient revenue. The District has spent our money over the years in a profligate manner and...
View ArticleDold Gets Speaker’s Ear
Rep. Robert Dold (R-Kenilworth) was name to an advisory group by Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) Rep. Robert Dold (R-Kenilworth) will have the ear of Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.), the new speaker of the House...
View ArticlePublic Menorah Lighting In Winnetka
WINNETKA – For the first time ever, Winnetka will have a public, six-foot menorah erected at Station Park across from Village Hall. The event is followed by a celebration on the eighth night of...
View ArticleOutlook rosy for New Trier’s Creed
New Trier’s Jessie Creed performs a dive at the state meet. The freshman placed third. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOEL LERNER Jessie Creed, wearing a third-place medal and waiting to be photographed with 11 other...
View ArticleLF’s Lanigan, Pyshnenko star at state
Reilly Lanigan of the Scouts blasts off the start block in the 500 freestyle at the state meet. She took second. She finished her career with 14 state medals. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOEL LERNER Reilly Lanigan...
View ArticleBlack Friday Sales From Head To Toe
GLENVIEW – Want to get in some Black Friday shopping, but hoping to avoid the madness? This Thanksgiving, several local businesses in Glenview are offering special deals. Estetica Hair Design 1159...
View ArticleHP’s Black Friday Bonanza
HIGHLAND PARK – Black Friday shoppers can take advantage of extraordinary deals in their own winter wonderland. Below is a potpourri of downtown Highland Park stores offering unique gifts for an early...
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