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Tony Jacobazzi, a beloved regular at Duffers', proudly holds one of the restaurant’s Puck Cancer T-shirts, with all proceeds donated to Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, supporting pediatric cancer research and care. A passionate supporter of the cause, Jacobazzi also serves as the MC for Duffers’ weekly Puck Cancer Sunday events, bringing energy and heart to the community’s ongoing fight against cancer. (Nina Richardson)

Lake Forest restaurateur raising funds to help cancer research for children during his own treatment

March 16, 2026 at 3:23 p.m.

When Jeff Urso received word he was facing a serious health crisis, he sprang into action — not just for himself, but for children confronting similar battles.

Five armed male suspects invaded a home in the 700 block of Rosewood Avenue in Winnetka March 8, 2026, and held a resident at gunpoint after one of them posed as a food delivery driver, police said. (Claire Murphy/Pioneer Press)

In Winnetka home invasion case, FBI veteran offers insight as police seek suspects

March 16, 2026 at 1:33 p.m.

In Winnetka home invasion case, FBI veteran offers insight as police seek suspects

Lake Forest man facing charges of possessing child sexual abuse material

March 13, 2026 at 4:33 p.m.

A 19-year-old Lake Forest man faces multiple felony charges alleging possession of child sexual abuse material after investigators traced an online account to his home, according to Lake County court...

Glencoe voters will see a $20 million referendum for the Glencoe Public Library, shown, on their March 17, 2026 ballot. The referendum is advisory, and if it passes, will allow the library to renovate its building. (Daniel I. Dorfman/for Pioneer Press)

Glencoe voters will see $17.5 million library referendum on March 17 ballot

March 11, 2026 at 10:02 a.m.

Glencoe voters will see a $20 million advisory referendum on the March 17 ballot that would go to renovate the Glencoe Library.

Lake Forest City Council moves toward banning use of coal tar sealant

March 9, 2026 at 4:21 p.m.

The Lake Forest City Council has taken the first step toward banning coal tar sealant, a pavement product that contains compounds known to cause cancer.

From Left to Right: Seamus Collins, Northwestern Medicine, Catherine Gratz, Griffin Lake Forest Hospital President, Ian Cohen, MD, Charles and Barbara Strang Medical Director of Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute; Michael Bauer, MD, medical director and associate chief medical officer; Karen Mahnke MSN, RN, NEA-BC, Bernthal Family chief nurse executive; Jeffrey Kopin, MD, chief medical officer; Aaron Epstein, MD, FACEP, vice chief, emergency medicine; MB Johnson, vice president of operations ; and Dean Tsarwhas, MD, medical oncology. (Daniel I. Dorfman/ For the Pioneer Press)

Northwestern Medicine, Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital continues expansion to meet patient demand

March 9, 2026 at 4:04 p.m.

A new chapter has begun for Northwestern Medicine, Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, following the completion of a nearly 300,000-square-foot expansion designed to meet growing patient demand.

Lake Forest man evacuated from a two-story house after a Friday morning fire

March 6, 2026 at 4:16 p.m.

A Lake Forest resident had to be evacuated from his home Friday morning following a fire, city officials said.

Workers continue their construction of Northwestern’s Ryan Field, Nov. 21, 2025, in Evanston. Wilmette is objecting to the playing of about 17 Chicago Stars games annually at the stadium, which borders Wilmette. (Dominic Di Palermo/baiduhai)

Wilmette asking Evanston to nix 17 Chicago Stars games at Northwestern’s Ryan Field

March 3, 2026 at 9:46 a.m.

Wilmette officials are objecting to a proposal that would permit the Chicago Stars soccer team to play home matches at the new Ryan Field following the expected stadium opening later...

After Mariano's closed its Northfield grocery store in 2025, talks for a Sunset Foods to replace it have not worked out. The village is looking at its options. (Phil Rockrohr/for Pioneer Press)

Sunset Foods no longer planning Northfield grocery store at old Mariano’s location

March 2, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Sunset Foods said it is no longer planning a Northfield grocery store to fill the old Mariano's location.

Lake Forest Open Lands Association President and CEO Ryan London stands where a section of bluff is set to be restored after his organization received a federal grant. (Daniel I. Dorfman/ For the Pioneer Press)

Lake Forest Open Lands Association to use NOAA grant to help restore bluff on Lake Michigan shoreline

March 2, 2026 at 3:57 p.m.

Lake Forest Open Lands Association (LFOLA) will restore a rare ravine-bluff ecosystem along Lake Michigan after securing a $5.75 million federal grant, aiming to stabilize eroding bluffs, protect wildlife, improve...

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