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Boy Scouts help unveil a headstone during a ceremony dedicating a plaque in honor of American Legion Post 46's namesake, Peter J. Huerter, in St. Joseph Parish Cemetery on Oct. 4, 2020.

Wilmette’s last American Legion post, named after soldier who died during pandemic of 1918, is disbanding: ‘COVID was the final straw’

October 8, 2020 at 12:14 p.m.

More than a century has passed since a 22-year-old U.S. Army soldier from the North Shore died during the influenza pandemic of 1918 while aboard a ship headed to Europe....

About a dozen students, staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 at Winnetka and Wilmette schools since start of school year

October 6, 2020 at 5:36 p.m.

More than a dozen students and staff members at public schools in Winnetka and Wilmette have tested positive for COVID-19 since the start of the new school year, district officials...

Construction crews are busy making improvements to downtown Wilmette as part of the village's $10 million streetscape project.

Wilmette’s $10 million downtown streetscape project moving ahead this fall

October 6, 2020 at 12:44 p.m.

Construction crews are busy making improvements to downtown Wilmette this month, as part of the village's $10 million streetscape project. The project, which was funded in part by $5 million...

Suburban woman dies after crash during motorcycle safety training course at Harper College

October 5, 2020 at 5:36 p.m.

A 66-year-old DuPage County woman has died from injuries she suffered in a crash while participating in a motorcycle safety training course at Harper College in Palatine this weekend, a...

Two of the 15 French bulldog puppies that were rescued from a warehouse at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport are seen in quarantine in Chicago Oct. 2, 2020.

French bulldog pups rescued from O’Hare warehouse given reprieve by CDC: ‘All the stars were aligned’

October 2, 2020 at 3:58 p.m.

Fifteen French bulldog puppies that were rescued from an O'Hare International Airport warehouse were given a reprieve by federal authorities Friday and can remain in the U.S. permanently, the group...

Joe Rau wears Chicago flag socks for competition on April 9, 2016, at the U.S. Olympic wrestling trials at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.

Where are they now? COVID-19 victims, family members and heroes reflect on their new normal.

October 2, 2020 at 12:00 p.m.

Some of them fought the new coronavirus from hospital beds, others at makeshift testing sites. Some mourned their closest loved ones; others came to the aid of strangers. And some...

Wilmette library to host virtual visit with author of memoir about America’s first all-Black high school rowing team

October 1, 2020 at 12:44 p.m.

After 15 years of welcoming renowned authors to the Wilmette Public Library, officials said this week a need to limit large gatherings due to COVID-19 safety guidelines has led to...

Despite opening its doors in May of 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, Sophia Steak in downtown Wilmette is doing a brisk business and exceeding its owners expectations.

Thanks to outdoor dining, Sophia Steak in Wilmette beat the odds when it opened during a pandemic. Now, cold weather is coming.

September 29, 2020 at 4:21 p.m.

Veteran Chicago restaurateur Glenn Keefer says he was undaunted by the prospect of launching his latest venture, Sophia Steak in Wilmette, amid a global pandemic. After all, Keefer has been...

Chicago veterinarians refuse CDC’s request to deport 15 French bulldog puppies abandoned in O’Hare warehouse

September 28, 2020 at 6:23 p.m.

Veterinarians caring for 15 French bulldog puppies found abandoned in an O'Hare warehouse will not turn over the dogs to federal authorities as requested by officials with the Centers for...

US congressman Mike Quigley joins effort to halt deportation of French bulldogs found abandoned in O’Hare warehouse

September 25, 2020 at 7:56 p.m.

With 15 French bulldogs that were rescued from a cargo warehouse at O'Hare International Airport last month facing a Monday deportation back to the Middle East, U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley...

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