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Grant program has brought 2 new restaurants to Highland Park. Is that enough? City Council is torn
Highland Park City Council members appeared divided Monday as they discussed whether to let a grant program expire that has…
Police Reports: Rash of car break-ins in Winnetka, illegal fireworks in Glencoe
The following reports were pulled from the latest incident summaries provided by law enforcement departments in our coverage area (Wilmette,…
Chabad of Wilmette to expand youth education
A Wilmette place of faith received the greenlight to expand its child day-care center. Wilmette trustees on June 24 approved a…
Wilmette Financial Picture ’25: More permits, home values boost revenue; record number of water main breaks push expenses
Village officials presented a detailed breakdown of Wilmette’s financial performance through the first five months of this year, highlighting…
News Briefs: Glencoe Art Festival this weekend; ‘Rent’ begins in Wilmette; Sustainable Yard Tour on Sunday
More than 100 artists will drop into downtown Glencoe for the annual Glencoe Festival of Art from 10 a.m.-5 p….
Local talents nab lead roles in Actors Training Center’s summer show ‘Matilda, Jr.!’
Three North Shore girls will star in Actors Training Center’s upcoming production of “Matilda, Jr.!” as part of the…
Scent of home: Sheridan, Coast and other North Shore candles from local wellness company
Betsy Jane, a Wilmette-based wellness company, has launched its first candle collection, paying homage to its roots: the North Shore….
City documents, neighbors reveal Highland Park man whom police killed had history of mental-health struggles, concerning behavior — including online threat in 2024
A little over a year ago, a woman reported to Highland Park police that a friend of hers had posted…
Mobile sauna wants to extend warm vibes at Wilmette beach
Gillson Beach’s newest addition will soon be a mobile sauna that is meant to promote health — physically, mentally and…
Local gridiron gangs put in their summer work
High school football begins next month, and preparation is underway. More than 20 suburban football teams — including New Trier and Highland…
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