Winnetka board eyes ban on phosphorus fertilizers
If Winnetka trustees approve it at their next board meeting on Feb. 7, a new ordinance could ban residents from using phosphorus-containing fertilizer on their properties under all but a...
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Flip of underground switch ends era in Kenilworth, launches distribution of Wilmette water to village
People walking or driving by the intersection of Kenilworth Avenue, Ashland Lane, and Glendenning Road in Kenilworth may pay little attention to what looks like an unremarkable metal box sitting...
Cupich preaches freedom from fear, support for refugees during Regina Dominican Mass
Chicago's Cardinal Blase Cupich, celebrating a Mass at Regina Dominican High School in Wilmette on Monday, urged his young listeners to avoid fear and the herd mentality he said it...
Shout Out: Dennis Golden, skier and LeAnn Rimes fan
Dennis Golden of Wheeling, whose family owns the venerable Schultz and Odhner's Dry Cleaners on Central Street in downtown Wilmette, reckons he's been in the business for at least 35...
Kindergarten to move from Crow Island next year, despite parental opposition
Incoming kindergarten students who would have gone to Winnetka's Crow Island School this fall will instead go either to Greeley or Hubbard Woods elementary schools, School District 36 board members...
Bielinski sees infrastructure progress, public involvement on issues in 2017
Wilmette Village President Bob Bielinski says the main headlines for Wilmette this coming year will be progress on the west side storm sewer project, and infrastructure needs in the village...
Winnetka teen rides in inaugural parade with mounted school troop
Winnetka resident Greg Welch says his daughter Lucy has loved horses for so long, "I don't ever remember her not riding." Lucy, 17 and a senior at Culver Girls Academy...
Greable sees progress toward, completion of village projects in 2017
As Winnetka Village President Gene Greable looks ahead to 2017, he sees the completion or progression of ongoing village projects – fighting flooding, increasing the health of Winnetka's downtown business...
‘It was a sea of pink’
Michele Richard of Glenview marched to stand up for women's rights – particularly those of her three daughters, four sisters, and 90-year-old mother. Indira Saladi of Glencoe, who traveled on...
McCammond-Watts celebrates library as center for creative learning, community
When Heather McCammond-Watts talks about libraries her face lights up with enthusiasm. The new director of the Wilmette Public Library clearly loves her chosen field, and is eager to turn...