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Restaurant group wins grants for Ravinia project, but lack of progress concerns some on council
Questions surrounding a restaurant interested in coming to Highland Park and the amount of grant money the city is proposing…
Police Reports: Retail-theft arrests, car burglaries and more
The following reports were pulled from the latest incident summaries provided by law enforcement departments in our coverage area (Wilmette,…
Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Christopher Kirkpatrick, New Trier basketball
Christopher Kirkpatrick is in his third varsity season as a starting guard with the Trevians. The Princeton-bound senior was named…
While size irks some neighbors, The Walton gets go-ahead from Highland Park council
A condominium development is coming to Highland Park after the City Council unanimously granted the developer final approval. The Walton,…
Local nonprofit serving new parents in ‘very huge emergency’ after funding gaffe with state
Earlier this month, a group of eight women gathered in a small room behind an unassuming storefront in Skokie and…
Skokie e-bike accident sends one to the hospital
A person on an electric bicycle was transported to the hospital on Monday afternoon after they were involved in a…
Council talks preliminary budget, timeline for Highland Park shooting memorials
The Highland Park City Council has proposed setting a $2 million budget for the construction of the places of remembrance for…
Skokie resident wins regional Emmy for documentary on Chicagoland immigrants
Edgar Vargas, standing outside a Chicago homeless shelter in February, lost his interview. A documentary producer, he was set…
News Briefs: Rec center’s solar panels up and at work; Skokie officer selected for honor; The Vibe opens on Ridge in Wilmette
The Wilmette Park District announced last week that the solar panel system installed atop the Community Recreation Center is now…
Dog beach fence will go before Village in January; primary Winnetka beach plans not ready to move forward
The Winnetka Park District will have a chance early next year to push one of its ongoing proposals with the…
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