NORTHBROOK – Through a combination of luck, timing and generosity, one of Northbrook’s oldest buildings has been reborn as a new branch of the Northbrook Historical Society.
Occupied since 1959 by a small congregation of Christian Scientists whose numbers had…
WINNETKA — When Ken Silberman, a visually impaired engineer working in NASA’s Education Department, wanted to learn the new braille code last year, he turned to the Winnetka-based Hadley Institute…
The Northern Illinois Air Show, an annual Midwest Aviation highlight, takes place at Waukegan National Airport (2601 W. Plane Rest Drive) on Sept. 9, 2017 from 9:30 a.m. until 5…
Results of further tests will be reviewed before a final decision is made on infrastructure changes to the Metra railroad tracks for the Milwaukee District North Line running through Lake…
GLENCOE — During the week of July 31, a biennial inspection of the Village of Glencoe’s 24-inch water intake pipe, which extends 3,300 feet into Lake Michigan, revealed an excessive…
When Patricia Galli offered to help her stay-at-home mom start her own business, her mom said “no, grazie.”
“I didn’t send my daughter to college to work hard physically,” said…
On August 21, Americans will witness a once-in-a-lifetime event, last seen nearly a century ago. A total eclipse of the sun, visible from coast to coast, will cast a path…
NORTHBROOK – After spending countless weeks vacationing at her family’s second home in the remote town of Livingston, Montana, it’s no wonder Jen Eisen paid homage to the state when…
Two crews of teenage Boy Scouts and adult leaders from Troop 3 Wilmette hiked 76 miles over 11 days through the Sangre de Cristo Mountains at Philmont Scout Ranch in…
HIGHLAND PARK – While most five-year-olds were busy having tea parties and baking in their Easy-Bake Ovens, Gabriella Cooperman started her own cookie and lemonade stand, Cookies for Charity, to…
Ear-splitting motorcycle noise is more than a nuisance — it’s a public health hazard and a destroyer of property value. The nonprofit organization Noise Free America is fighting back on behalf of America’s peace and quiet with a new book,…
In a major expansion of public participation, the Cook County Board of Commissioners last week approved a process that will allow citizens to more easily comment on pending legislation. Ordinance Amendment 17-3293 will allow individuals to submit a “Record of…
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT
The hard-hitting cornerback who keeps opposing wide receivers up at night on the eve of a football game happens to be a big-time nap guy.
“I love…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
The soundtrack in the days of a young Nina Rutkowski was that of two golf clubs striking golf balls off range tees at Cog Hill Golf &…
PRESS BOX: BASEBALL
He was just heating up.
Glenbrook South grad Tommy O’Hara, who has put together three terrific seasons at Tufts University, spent the summer playing in the Futures…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
A teammate did a pretty good job of pegging Andrew Bartholow the other day.
Almost got it perfect.
“Here’s a day in the life of Andrew Bartholow,”…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Ryan Cekay was a quarterback, always a quarterback, whenever he put on the pads and helmet — until football training camp before the start of his sophomore…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Having a deep, unfailing love for baseball, Brad Margolin had every intention of being a two-way player at Washington University.
This gamer was game for anything —…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Michael Vinson’s very first long snap occurred at Skokie Playfield in his hometown of Winnetka some six years ago.
There to receive the football was his father,…
SCOREBOARD WATCHING: GOLF
Winnetka’s Peter Radler turned in a solid performance in the MAJGT Championship at the Den.
Radler, class of 2019, had rounds of 74, 74 and 76 on…
PRESS BOX: SOCCER
Emma Parks of Winnetka and David Kugler of Glencoe came home with the gold.
Competing in the prestigious 20th World Maccabiah Games in Israel, Parks helped the…
