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PAWS volunteer Laura Bergman, from left, with volunteer Sandy Yanklowitz and Lisa Scott as she decides to adopt Zara during the Angels with Tails event on June 15, 2019.

Angels With Tails Winnetka gives dogs and cats a chance to find forever homes

June 18, 2019 at 10:06 a.m.

More than 40 dogs and cats participated in the Angels with Tails Winnetka adoption event on Saturday, waiting out the afternoon rain in hopes of finding a new home. Yellow...

From left, Ragdale Ring architect David Costanza with Philip Niekamp, building team member, and co-architect Piergianna Mazzocca as they share their Ragdale Ring design vision at a June 12 reception.

Unveiling of new Ragdale Ring reveals design ‘surprising in its simplicity’

June 14, 2019 at 10:06 a.m.

The patter of rain against the newly designed performance space didn't dampen the spirited celebration of the Ragdale Ring unveiling and summer performance preview at Ragdale, the historic artists' residency...

The St. Joan of Arc Carnival was held on June 6, 2019.

St. Joan of Arc Family Fest Carnival marks end of year for a school in transition

June 11, 2019 at 12:13 p.m.

The opening of St. Joan of Arc's carnival on June 6 marked the last afternoon of classes for a school preparing for major changes next year. The long-running family fest...

Retired Deacon George Back gave dog blessings with assistance from Francesca Connell of Lake Forest during Dog Day at the Church of the Holy Spirit on Sunday, June 9.

Lake Forest church celebrates dogs as ‘spectacular example of unconditional love’

June 10, 2019 at 12:01 p.m.

In celebration of Pentecost Sunday, the Church of the Holy Spirit in Lake Forest has hosted a spring picnic, kids fair, or other community event manifestation, for over 100 years....

Graduating seniors Sydney Cramer, from left, Maggie Westover, Ella Kanter, Maddy Aaronson, Max Honzel, Mac Stone and Max Shepherd before Evanston Township High School's graduation ceremony on June 2, 2019, at Welsh-Ryan Arena at Northwestern University.

Evanston Township High School celebrates class of 2019

June 7, 2019 at 9:10 a.m.

Evanston Township High School held their annual commencement ceremonies on June, 2, 2019, at Welsh-Ryan Arena at Northwestern University. The class of 2019 featured 863 graduates, according to Superintendent Eric...

Brinton Roberts, left, and Andrew Vagra perform honor guard duties during the 92nd Annual Memorial Day observance in Winnetka on May 27, 2019.

Winnetka marks Memorial Day with parade, remembrance

May 28, 2019 at 3:20 p.m.

In spite of Monday morning's unstable forecast, hundreds assembled for a spirited ceremony of remembrance on the Village Green in Winnetka to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. As...

Zack Vinoya of Morton Grove learns about traditional Chinese calligraphy at the Skokie Festival of Cultures on May 18, 2019.

Skokie celebrates diversity at annual Festival of Cultures

May 20, 2019 at 2:55 p.m.

For almost three decades Skokie has been celebrating its diversity and inviting attendees to "visit the world" during the annual Festival of Cultures. Held May 18, the Skokie Park District...

Path Press, Inc. was founded by Civil Right activist Bennett Johnson, right, in 1961. He participated in the Evanston Literary Festival Local Book Fair on May 11, 2019.

Evanston Literary Festival kicks off with book fair featuring local authors

May 15, 2019 at 12:17 p.m.

Bibliophiles from far and wide gathered Saturday at the Evanston Public Library for a local author book fair, one of the first events of the Evanston Literary Festival. Now in...

Debbie Hall, co-chairwoman of the Art Center Highland Park's spring benefit, talks with TV news anchor Zoraida Sambolin, and Gwen Heyman, board president, during the annual spring benefit.

Highland Park gala raises funds for art scholarships

May 14, 2019 at 3:01 a.m.

To showcase the artistic endeavors of its faculty and to raise money for its new mission of "making art available to all," the Art Center Highland Park staged a gala...

Organizers moved the second annual Arbor Day Celebration inside at Ravinia Elementary School in Highland Park because of inclement weather.

Highland Park residents celebrate all things trees during Arbor Day event

May 14, 2019 at 3:01 a.m.

Even though wintry weather recently forced Highland Park residents indoors to celebrate Arbor Day, they still were able to learn more about the importance of caring for trees, organizers said....

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