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Hewson Sharp was on the job at John Millen Hardware, 1219 Wilmette Ave., when he talked to Pioneer Press on Dec. 9 about how he'll shop this holiday season, his dream vacation, and more.

Shout Out: Hewson Sharp, would-be world traveler

May 10, 2019 at 4:22 p.m.

It was a busy morning at John Millen Hardware, 1219 Wilmette Ave., but Hewson Sharp was able to keep an eye on the cash register Dec. 9 and still talk...

Truck hits support on Edens near Lake Avenue

May 10, 2019 at 4:22 p.m.

Officials say a truck hit a support on the Edens Expressway near Wilmette, causing delays and closing lanes on the expressway. Wilmette Police Chief Bring King said Illinois Department of...

Wilmette Park Board commissioners looking at their proposed 2016 budget considered, among other things, how to handle the capital need for regular upkeep of playgrounds like this one at Gillson Park beach, financial planning committee head Bryan Abbott said Dec. 4.

Wilmette Park District discusses spending, revenue in 2016

May 10, 2019 at 4:22 p.m.

The proposed 2016 budget that Wilmette Park District commissioners are expected to take a final look at during their scheduled Dec. 9 committee of the whole session shows $26.6 million...

Kenilworth ready to go with porous asphalt, ‘green’ street tech

May 10, 2019 at 4:22 p.m.

After more than a year of retooling its long-term flood control proposal, including dropping plans for permeable paver streets and parkway rain gardens, Kenilworth has re-launched its "Green Streets" initiative...

This is among the 60 to 80 Hanukkah menorahs that will be on display from Dec. 7-11 in the library of the Chabad of Wilmette Center for Jewish Life and Learning, 2904 Old Glenview Road, Wilmette.

Faith, history light up Chabad of Wilmette Hanukkah menorah exhibit

May 10, 2019 at 4:22 p.m.

Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, comes as a bright celebration at one of the darkest times of the year. This year, visitors to the Chabad Center of Wilmette's Center...

A community meeting on a proposed Housing Opportunity Development Corporation low-income apartment project in Wilmette drew more than 60 attendees to the Community Recreation Center.

Developer answers questions on affordable housing plan

May 10, 2019 at 4:22 p.m.

A meeting of Wilmette residents and representatives of a developer hoping to build affordable housing units in the village turned into a two-hour session that left some attendees unsatisfied, but...

Wilmette barber Ashour Kanoun talked to Pioneer Press about why he became a barber, when he likes to eat out, how cold is too cold, and more.

Shout Out: Ashour Kanoun, barber and electronics fan

May 10, 2019 at 4:22 p.m.

Ashour Kanoun, owner and proprietor of Ashour's Barber Shop, 545 Green Bay Road, was in between customers at the end of the day when he took time to stop and...

Wilmette village board members approved a $64.4 million 2016 budget on Nov. 24.

Road, pension woes mentioned in Wilmette budget approval

May 10, 2019 at 4:22 p.m.

Wilmette trustees gave their nod recently to a $64.4 million 2016 budget, but not before two issued separate messages about street and pension problems. The trustees said that higher property...

Developer begins meetings on Wilmette affordable housing plan

May 10, 2019 at 4:22 p.m.

The second of two community meetings organized by the Techny-based Housing Opportunity Development Corporation about the affordable housing apartment project the group hopes to build at 1925 Wilmette Ave., is...

Wilmette village, park district set Thanksgiving holiday schedule changes

May 10, 2019 at 4:22 p.m.

Wilmette's Village Hall will close for both Thanksgiving and on Friday, Nov. 27, village officials reminded residents this week. Wilmette residents enjoying their Thanksgiving holiday may also have to put...

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