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Lighthouse Beach in Evanston (Phil Rockrohr/for Pioneer Press)

Ready for sun and sand? Changes coming to North Shore beaches this summer

May 15, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.

Beaches along the North Shore are scheduled to open for swimming on May 24, and there will be changes at most of them this year, from price increases to free...

Northbrook increases budget 11% to fund improvements

May 3, 2025 at 7:49 a.m.

Northbrook increased its village budget by 11% for the 2025-26 fiscal year to fund infrastructure needs.

Northbrook Village Hall. (Pioneer Press)

Northbrook OKs cannabis infuser facility that makes THC gummies

April 25, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

The Village of Northbrook gave approval to Cheetah Illinois to manufacture THC gummies and vape pens in an industrial zone.

The Wilmette Park District is making some changes to Gillson Park Beach this year after receiving feedback that visitors did not like the fact it was charging a fee to enter the south portion of the beach, which had traditionally been free. This shows the main beach. (Phil Rockrohr/for the Pioneer Press)

Wilmette’s Gillson Beach to get updates, per park district

April 23, 2025 at 7:00 a.m.

As families start thinking about going to the beach this summer, Wilmette Park District officials said their 2025 Lakefront Operations Plan will both address recent resident concerns and preserve the...

Mazmez Middle Eastern Grill has opened its second location in Wilmette; the first is in Elk Grove Village. Brothers Ray and Rubair say they got the recipes from their mother. (Phil Rockrohr/for the Pioneer Press)

Mazmez Grill brings Middle Eastern food to Wilmette

April 16, 2025 at 10:03 a.m.

Rubair and Ray Abuhamameh wanted to open a second Mazmez Middle Eastern Grill after a successful run in Elk Grove Village over the last 10 years. “We wanted something closer...

Northbrook District 27 referendum sees success, per unofficial results

April 8, 2025 at 10:49 a.m.

Northbrook School District 27 voters passed a referendum to allow the district to borrow for future infrastructure needs.

Northbrook Village President Kathryn L. Ciesla listens at the Northbrook Village Board of Trustees on May 23, 2023. Ciesla was reelected on April 1, 2025. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

Northbrook mayor, three allied trustees won election, per unofficial results

April 8, 2025 at 3:32 p.m.

Northbrook's village president, Kathryn Ciesla and three trustees on her slate won the April 1 election, per unofficial results.

A $95 million Northbrook School District 28 referendum that would demolish and rebuild Meadowbrook Elementary School, pictured, and renovate its three other schools, including Northbrook Junior High, Westmoor School and Greenbriar School, appeared to be approved on Election Night, April 1, 2025, per unofficial results. (Phil Rockrohr/for Pioneer Press)

Northbrook School District 28 voters OK referendum, per unofficial results

April 8, 2025 at 10:37 a.m.

Referendums in Northbrook School Districts 27 and 28 appeared to have won April 1, per unofficial election results.

Riobamba Latin Kitchen, 1869 Waukegan Road in Glenview, plans to begin serving alcohol in mid-April after the village granted a liquor license. The restaurant serves Ecuadorian and Mexican food. (Phil Rockrohr/for Pioneer Press)

Margaritas up next for Ecuadorian restaurant after Glenview OKs liquor license

March 28, 2025 at 12:19 p.m.

Glenview granted a liquor license to Ecuadorian restaurant Riobamba, which will serve margaritas and Ecuadorian drinks.

The Northbrook Village Board voted March 11 to approve Hi-Five Sports Camp's plan to move its summer camp to some 200 acres at Willow Hill golf course, a 9-hole private course that sits on an elevation at 1350 Willow Road. Campers would be able to use this air-conditioned dome for some sports activities, or in case of rain. (Phil Rockrohr/for Pioneer Press)

Northbrook OKs summer sports camp’s move to 200 acres at Willow Hill

March 26, 2025 at 9:56 a.m.

Kids who attend the Hi-Five Sports Camp in its Northbrook location this summer can take advantage of a 200-acre location on a hill, as well as a dome and turf...

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