No injuries in Tuesday morning Wilmette basement fire
A Tuesday morning house fire in the basement of a Wilmette home remains under investigation, authorities said. Firefighters responded to a 10 a.m. call for service at a home on...
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With about 30% of students receiving mental health services, New Trier officials say they’re working to meet a growing demand
Determined to meet the needs of a growing sector of students who are struggling with mental health issues like anxiety and depression, New Trier High School officials said Monday that...
Longtime Wilmette administrator Tim Frenzer to retire in February 2020
After serving as an administrator in the village of Wilmette for nearly three decades, Village Manager Tim Frenzer has announced plans to retire in early 2020. Frenzer began his career...
Almost 30 years later, Chicago suburb residents say ‘Home Alone’ changed the neighborhood — but they’re OK with it
Never mind that the irrepressible Kevin McCallister, aka Macaulay Culkin of "Home Alone" fame, is now nearing 40, and those bungling bandits Harry and Marv would be bona fide senior...
The family of a firefighter who died of colon cancer and Buffalo Grove are at odds over his pension benefits. An appellate court will now decide.
The financial future of the family of a 51-year-old Buffalo Grove firefighter who died of colon cancer will soon be decided by a trio of appellate court judges who on...
Almost 30 years later, Winnetka residents say ‘Home Alone’ changed the neighborhood — but they’re OK with it
Never mind that the irrepressible Kevin McCallister, aka Macaulay Culkin of "Home Alone" fame, is now nearing 40, and those bungling bandits Harry and Marv would be bona fide senior...
Nearly half of Wilmette’s $100 million budget will pay for capital improvements like road repairs and flood relief projects
Nearly half of Wilmette's $100 million budget for 2020 will pay for capital improvements, including road repairs and flood relief projects, village officials said. While this year's budget, which was...
Kenilworth postal clerk completes novel: ‘I’ve always been a dreamer’
Growing up in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood, Stephanie James was not content with simply performing in her school's talent shows. As much as she loved singing and dancing during her...
Crow Island, Hubbard Woods students pay homage to farmers: ‘It’s so important for young children to understand where their food comes from’
When Crow Island School teacher Marie Dickey asked her first grade class to explain where their food comes from, the replies included "from the store" and "my mom puts it...
New Trier Township distributes 150 Thanksgiving baskets to local residents in need
When officials at New Trier Township put out a call for donations to fill their annual Thanksgiving baskets for local families, residents of all ages stepped up to meet the...