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Joanie Wahlund, Rick Wahlund, Cari Wahlund, all from Glenview
participate in the 31st Annual Clarkson Cookout, hosted by the Northfield Park District, a much-loved community tradition and a way for the whole town to come together to celebrate the end of summer with neighbors, friends and family.

Northfield Park District signals the coming of fall with the 31st Annual Clarkson Cookout

September 11, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.

Saturday's cool breeze brought the promise of fall to Clarkson Park Saturday, where sweet and tangy barbecue recipes were tested during the annual rib cook-off. Hundreds marked their picnic territory,...

Wilmette Beach Bash 2023, hosted by the Quilmette Foundation, gathered friends and neighbors to enjoy a variety of food, beverages and live music by local bands.

Wilmette Beach Bash helps raise funds to support Park District

August 28, 2023 at 6:47 p.m.

Under clear blue skies the sun set over Lake Michigan for the 4th Annual Beach Bash at Gillson Beach on Saturday, Aug. 19 marking the Ouilmette Foundation's biggest fundraiser of...

Dancing on Clark Street during the 35th annual Taste of Armenia Street Fair Sunday in Evanston.

Evanston hosts 35th annual Taste of Armenia Street Fair

March 12, 2024 at 11:58 a.m.

At the crossroads of the Middle East and Eastern Europe, the rich cultural traditions of Armenia came to life in a celebration of food, art and history on Sunday, Aug....

Sofia Chihai,10, Tatiana Chihai and Christian Chihai, 7, all from Prospect Heights participated in family fun crafts here decorating a small wooden birdhouse to take home for native birds to use during the 2nd Annual Prairie Fest at the Kent Fuller Air Station Prairie & Tyner Interpretive Center on Saturday.

Prairie Fest treats visitors to discovery of the Kent Fuller Air Station Prairie & Tyner Interpretative Center

August 21, 2023 at 3:03 p.m.

The second annual Prairie Fest, hosted by the Glenview Park District was held on Saturday at the Kent Fuller Air Station Prairie & Tyner Interpretive Center, offering families a free...

Glenview resident and dog handler, Han Yu and her dog Skye have been chosen to be a part of the American Kennel Club's USA Agility World Team. The team will travel to the Czech Republic to compete in the FCI Agility World Championship on October 4 - 8, where 700 dogs from 55 countries will compete. Yu says although she is not a full-time agility trainer, she finds time to work regularly with Skye in their backyard, which has been transformed in a home-base agility course.

Glenview dog handler Han Yu and Skye competing with American Kennel Club’s World Agility Team in October

August 21, 2023 at 10:29 a.m.

Glenview resident and dog handler, Han Yu and her dog Skye have been chosen to be a part of the American Kennel Club's USA Agility World Team. The team will...

Northbrook's two largest parks -- Techny Prairie Park and Fields and Wood Oaks Green Park – each met the rigorous standards required for cooperative sanctuary certification by Audubon International this summer.
Here, Techny Prairie Park and Fields increased biodiversity through native plantings and bird-friendly environments; water and energy conservation, waste reduction; environmental education for staff and visitors; wildlife and habitat assessment to guide conservation efforts; chemical use reduction, and community engagement through volunteer activities and collaboration. Techny Prairie Park and Fields and Wood Oaks Green Park met the rigorous standards required for certification by Audubon International.

Northbrook parks first in Illinois to be awarded prestigious ‘sanctuary’ certification by Audubon International

August 21, 2023 at 8:07 a.m.

Recently, Northbrook has become the first park district in Illinois to earn cooperative sanctuary program certification from Audubon International. Northbrook, with a total of 23 parks, totaling just over 200...

Kelsey MacDonald (left) with David Geinosky and Thomas M. Shea in "The Producers" a Mel Brooks musical from Music Theater Works now playing at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie through August 20.

Wilmette’s Music Theater Works celebrates 150 performances in latest production

August 15, 2023 at 1:16 p.m.

Producing artistic director of Music Theater Works Kyle Dougan says with 150 shows, the theater has seen over 4,500 performers alongside 1,000 staff members including directors, designers, stage managers, musicians...

The Wilmette Park District was one of many in the state to receive grants for $600,000. This photo from 2023 shows Wilmette's Gillson Park. (Gina Grillo/for Pioneer Press)

Wilmette Park District announces new sustainability initiative

August 3, 2023 at 1:40 p.m.

The Wilmette Park District announced a new sustainability initiative meant to guide a new chapter of green sustainable practices to address climate change on a local level and to act...

Green Bay Trail Day celebrates fourth year highlighting North Shore’s natural beauty

March 12, 2024 at 11:59 a.m.

The Grass-Leaved Goldenrod, Orange Coneflower, Common Evening Primrose — pretty names of native plants or plants that can help build a healthy prairie ecosystem? At the 4th annual Green Bay...

Miss Jamie's Farm performs on Sunday in the Family Fun Tent during Lincolnwood Fest at Proesel Park in Lincolnwood. This
year's festival ran from July 27-30.

Lincolnwood Fest celebrated summer with music, food, fun

July 31, 2023 at 4:09 p.m.

Though temperatures veering into the high 90s became the big news Thursday and Friday at Lincolnwood Fest, followed by the weather becoming pleasant Saturday and Sunday, organizers say they had...

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