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Wondering what to do with your election yard sign? Recycle it now through April 13 at Wilmette Village Hall
Thanks to a new initiative from the Village of Wilmette, locals will have the opportunity to keep election signs out of a landfill and instead have them properly recycled.
Local organizers plant the seeds for safe, creative Earth Day celebrations
With Earth Day right around the corner on April 22, locals will have several chances to demonstrate their support for environmental protection…
25 restaurants contribute to 'Quarantine Cookbook' benefitting Glencoe Junior High
“The Quarantine Cookbook” can be ordered for $40, but those who want to order the cookbook need to do so quickly, as…
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Massive barbecue pit from Mesquite, Texas, finds new home in downtown Wilmette
The pit was driven 1,000 miles to Wilmette on a flat-bed truck. A team of skilled workers then carefully maneuvered the smoker…
Local Easter festivities 'eggs'tra special in 2021
Egg hunts are back and were a hit in North Shore communities over Easter weekend, Friday-Sunday, April 2-4.
Local park districts ready to get back outside with Easter events
With a clear sky and 65-degree temperatures in the forecast, Easter weekend is looking ideal for a set of community events…
'Just a regular, hard-working guy' to close local barber shop after 28 years
“Sonny” the barber, a beloved personality in Wilmette for the past 38 years, is packing up the tools of his trade and…
What's up with the Gillson Park Master Plan? Officials aim for June completion, but early feedback shows drastic changes are unwanted
Discussions related to the historic local park are continually intensifying as the Wilmette Park District is developing a comprehensive master plan…
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