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Wilmette police urge residents to lock car doors after rash of burglaries, thefts

May 10, 2019 at 4:27 p.m.

Wilmette police, who dealt with 30 burglarized autos in one week last month, are pleading with village residents to lock their garages and cars, and empty the cars of valuables...

Minor injuries at Wilmette salon after driver accelerates 20 feet inside business

May 10, 2019 at 4:26 p.m.

A Chicago driver who tried to park in front of a Wilmette salon on June 29 instead allegedly drove her car an estimated 20 feet into the business, Wilmette fire...

Miryam Sas of Berkeley, Calif., enjoyed coffee and talked on June 28 with Pioneer Press about her Independence Day weekend plans.

Shout Out: Miryam Sas

May 10, 2019 at 4:26 p.m.

Miryam Sas of Berkeley, Calif., flew into town June 28 to pack her 9-year-old twins off for camp in Wisconsin. She was enjoying a coffee at Alchemy Coffee and Bake...

Wilmette Park District summer camp attendees stand with Olympian Diane Simpson and Paralympian Paul Moran during a June 23 Olympic Day at the Community Recreation Center. Camps like the Arts in the Parks camp have become popular offerings for the district.

Park district summer camps come in all shapes in Wilmette, Winnetka

May 10, 2019 at 4:26 p.m.

Olympic rhythmic gymnast Diane Simpson of Wilmette and multiple-sport Paralympian Paul Moran of Northfield, who spoke to dozens of youngsters during Olympic Day events on June 23 at the Wilmette...

Children take part in a special Flag Parade during 2015 Winnetka Fourth of July celebrations on the Village Green. Winnetka and Wilmette are again offering a full slate of Independence Day events.

Good weather forecast for Wilmette, Winnetka Independence Day weekend fun

May 10, 2019 at 4:26 p.m.

Forecasts for the Independence Day weekend promise clear, sunny skies in Wilmette and Winnetka, allowing residents and visitors to enjoy parades, family activities and two fireworks displays. Celebrations begin July...

Open Communities officials say HUD counseling grant will help homeowners in mortgage trouble

May 10, 2019 at 5:14 p.m.

A $15,070 grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will allow Winnetka-based Open Communities to continue offering mortgage counseling to financially-strapped homeowners who find themselves facing or...

Residents enjoy water activities on Lloyd Beach in Winnetka in 2012. The future of Lloyd and the Winnetka Park District's four other lakefront parks is the focus of the district's "Winnetka Waterfront 2030" master plan.

Village gets first look at Park District’s waterfront plan

May 10, 2019 at 5:14 p.m.

Winnetka village trustees got their first look on June 21 at the recently approved Winnetka Park District's "Winnetka Waterfront 2030" master plan, a vision of how the district's five lakefront...

Wilmette resident Haley Wint talked to Pioneer Press about all things summer on the first day of summer.

Shout Out: Haley Wint

May 10, 2019 at 4:26 p.m.

On the first day of summer, Wilmette resident Haley Wint was busy helping customers cool off with frozen goodies at Cocomero Frozen Yogurt. Q: How do you keep cool when...

Athletes mount their bicycles during the August 2015 North Shore Triathlon in Wilmette's Gillson Park. Wilmette Village President Bob Bielinski appointed an advisory board this month tasked with the first steps toward creating a village bicycle master plan.

Bielinski names advisory group in latest bicycle policy step

May 10, 2019 at 4:26 p.m.

Wilmette took its first steps toward a comprehensive bicycle master plan on June 14, when Village President Bob Bielinski appointed a five-person advisory group to study what residents might want...

A rotating carosel allows workers access to beads to construct bracelets, earrings and other jewelry at She Beads in Wilmette on June 18, 2016.

She Beads says goodbye, as Rueves prepare for new journey

May 10, 2019 at 4:26 p.m.

Closing a business isn't normally a cause for celebration, but the atmosphere last week inside She Beads, at 821 Ridge Road in Wilmette, was almost joyous, and filled with laughter....

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