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Artists from near and far took part in the 2nd Annual Wilmette Art Show over the weekend from Aug. 3-4 on Central and Wilmette Avenues. (Gina Grillo/Pioneer Press)

Wilmette hosts 2nd annual art show in partnership with Amdur Productions

August 7, 2024 at 10:48 a.m.

Artists from near and far took part in the 2nd Annual Wilmette Art Show this weekend, on Central and Wilmette Avenues from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., both Saturday and...

The Green Bay Trail has become a living example of what can be achieved by removing invasive species and installing native plants along the trail. (Gina Grillo/Pioneer Press)

Green Bay Trail Day celebrates fifth year

July 29, 2024 at 8:55 p.m.

Friends of the Green Bay Trail Day - now in its fifth year - gives families and residents a chance to celebrate and enjoy the beauty of the trail in...

The Patrician Gallery & Gatherings opened at 1135 Central Avenue in Wilmette in May. (Gina Grillo/Pioneer Press)

Fine art gallery Patrician Gallery and Gatherings opens in Wilmette

July 23, 2024 at 12:29 p.m.

No matter who you talk to in Wilmette - long-time residents, shop owners, village officials - most will tell you as far back as they can remember, there has not...

Vibrant street life took center stage during the annual Wilmette Sidewalk Sale in downtown Wilmette from July 12-13. (Gina Grillo/Pioneer Press)

Wilmette Sidewalk Sale shows off local businesses and talent

July 16, 2024 at 6:41 p.m.

Vibrant street life took center stage this weekend during the annual Wilmette Sidewalk Sale held from Friday, July 12 to Saturday, July 13 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. More...

The traditional Children’s Flag Parade and Races on the Green were all part of the free, fun and nostalgic Fourth of July celebration on the Village Green in Winnetka. (Gina Grillo/Pioneer Press)

Winnetka July Fourth Parade sees 49 organizations participate

July 9, 2024 at 6:08 p.m.

U.S. Navy veteran and Winnetka resident Bill Johns says he attends the Fourth of July Parade in Winnetka every year. “There’s just no place I’d rather be,” Johns said. "The...

4-year-old best friends Ritchie Breuer-Aube and

Charlotte Dupuis enjoy Star Spangled Splash hosted by the Wilmette Park District on July 3. (Gina Grillo/Pioneer Press)

Wilmette Star Spangled Splash event celebrates July Fourth

July 9, 2024 at 6:08 p.m.

Independence Day in Wilmette offered families an afternoon of festive family fun at Centennial Park on July 3 with free pool access for residents as part of this year’s Star...

Connoisseurs of all ages came to check out the art during the Art in the Village sponsored by the North Shore Art League at Winnetka's Hubbard Woods Park. (Gina Grillo/Pioneer Press)

North Shore Art League celebrates 100 years at Winnetka’s Art in the Village

June 25, 2024 at 5:06 p.m.

Art in the Village sponsored by the North Shore Art League took place in Hubbard Woods Park this weekend — a boutique fine art show featuring over 65 artists working...

Ian Burns (12), Flynn Craddock, (13), and Daniel Conlon (13), all from Glenview, take part in the C2 Education Game at Glenview Summer Fest 2024 -- spin the wheel and win prize -- John D. Simms III, center director and college counselor at C2Education far right. (Gina Grillo for the Pioneer Press)

Glenview Summer Fest helps kickoff the village’s 125th Anniversary celebration

June 24, 2024 at 3:14 p.m.

Glenview Summer Fest came to life on Saturday welcoming thousands of Glenview residents and families for a day of summertime fun.

The Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate has become the largest social just run/walk event of its kind in the nation, bringing together thousands from all over Chicagoland to run and walk in unity against racial hatred and violence. (Gina Grillo/Pioneer Press)

4,000 runners join Evanston’s Ricky Byrdsong Race Against Hate

June 18, 2024 at 5:57 p.m.

At 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, Father’s Day here in Evanston, upwards of 4,000 runners took their position at the starting gate, along Sheridan Road adjacent to Long Field for a...

Juneteenth celebrations are scheduled to return for the June 19 holiday in the northern suburbs of Skokie, Evanston and Glencoe. Pictured here, Evanston Township High School students at the 2024 Juneteenth parade in Evanston. (Gina Grillo/Pioneer Press)

Evanston celebrates 5th annual Juneteenth celebration

June 18, 2024 at 2:43 p.m.

“Freedom is ours!” was the focus of Saturday’s 5th annual Juneteenth Parade and Celebration in Evanston. Parade founder Kemone Hendricks says Juneteenth honors and celebrates the Black community’s resilience and...

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