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03/31/2020

Coach Talk: Wishing you had some brackets to fill out? Coach takes care of your itch by creating a coronavirus-survival bracket. find out who he has advancing in the first round.

OK, not exactly the “March Madness” we were expecting, and yes, I also know the month of March has come and gone, but better late than never.

03/31/2020

Paul Thomas, who served in a number of local government roles including Village of Glenview president, died Sunday morning at the age of 97.

Thomas served as Village president from 1967-73 and oversaw the Village’s annexation of Naval Air Station Glenview in 1971.

Paul Thomas, who served in a number of local government roles including Glenview Village president, died Sunday morning at the age of 97.Thomas served as Village president from 1967-73 and oversaw the Village’s annexation of Naval Air Station Glenview in 1971. The Naval Air Station was redeveloped...

03/30/2020

More than 250 people in the North Shore, including 77 in the Village of Glenview, have tested positive for the coronavirus as of Monday, March 30, according to statistics from the Cook County Department of Public Health.

More than 250 people in the North Shore, including 77 in Glenview, have tested positive for the coronavirus as of Monday, March 30, according to statistics from the Cook County Department of Public Health.Data shows Glenview, with a population of nearly 50,000 people, has the most confirmed COVID-19...

03/30/2020

Village of Glenview officials announced Monday that a Village employee tested positive for the coronavirus less than a week after last working at Village Hall.

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Glenview officials announced Monday that a Village employee tested positive for the coronavirus less than a week after last working at Village Hall.Officials learned Saturday, March 28, that an employee was diagnosed with COVID-19, according to an email from Lynne Stiefel, communications manager for...

03/30/2020

The Glenview Police Department recently received a donation of 240 N95 masks from Astellas Pharma US to help protect officers against the spread of coronavirus while serving the community.

The Glenview Police Department recently received a donation of 240 N95 masks from Astellas to help protect them against the spread of coronavirus while serving the community.The Northbrook-based pharmaceutical company said Friday, March 27, in a Facebook post that it was “proud” to donate the ma...

03/30/2020

The Heinen's grocery store chain temporarily closed the doors of its Village of Glenview location over the weekend after an employee there tested positive for the coronavirus.

The employee last worked on Monday, March 23, according to the chain's owners.

The Heinen’s grocery store chain temporarily closed the doors of its Glenview location over the weekend after an employee there tested positive for the coronavirus.

03/30/2020

When and why did Glenbrook South High School boys hockey player Nick Botvinnik start playing the sport? Find out that and more in this week's Athlete of the Week.

Botvinnik is a senior on the Glenbrook South boys hockey team.

03/29/2020

ICYMI: A customer at a business in the 2700 block of Pfingsten Road lost $180 when a burglar stole their backpack from their unlocked car while they were inside, according to incident reports from the Glenview Police Department.

A customer at a business in the 2700 block of Pfingsten Road lost $180 when a burglar stole their backpack from their unlocked car while they were inside, according to incident reports from the Glenview Police Department.

03/29/2020

"It’s a second chance. You get those once in a lifetime, an opportunity like this is once in a lifetime for me.”

Sam Iida didn't think he'd be able to realize his dreams of competing at the after battling injury this season. But with the postponement of the trials, games, the Glenbrook South High School alumnus will get another chance.

Sam Iida didn’t realize how fortunate he was until he went to college.

03/29/2020

Update: One of the more than three dozen people who fell ill after attending a March 15 service at The Life Church of Glenview died Friday morning, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office.

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One of the more than three dozen people who fell ill after attending a March 15 service at The Life Church of Glenview died Friday morning, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office.

03/28/2020

Following the decision by Gov. J.B. Pritzker to shut down dine-in operations for restaurants and bars statewide in an attempt to slow the spread of the coronavirus, officials are encouraging residents to continue supporting their local eateries.

Check out which restaurants are staying open in the Village of Glenview in this unlocked 🔓 article.

Following the decision by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker to shut down dine-in operations for restaurants and bars statewide in an attempt to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Glenview officials are encouraging residents to continue supporting their local eateries.Residents can support local restauran...

03/28/2020

From 22nd Century Media Publisher Joe Coughlin:

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We need your help.I’m going to be direct and honest, because we do not have time for anything else.The impact of the coronavirus has been swift and merciless on local businesses, including ours. With an uncertain economy, many of those businesses are understandably careful with their remaining ava...

03/27/2020

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03/27/2020

Will Pujals took his opportunity when it was presented to him. Because of that, the Loyola Academy boys basketball player committed to Hope College.

With an experienced backcourt last season, there wasn’t much of a chance for Loyola Academy senior Will Pujals to see a lot of playing time.

03/27/2020

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03/27/2020

A customer at a business in the 2700 block of Pfingsten Road lost $180 when a burglar stole their backpack from their unlocked car while they were inside, according to incident reports from the Glenview Police Department.

03/27/2020

Breaking News: A March 15 service at The Life Church of Glenview has led to at least 10 people testing positive for the coronavirus while more than 30 others are sick, according to the church’s leaders.

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A March 15 service at The Life Church of Glenview has led to at least 10 people testing positive for the coronavirus while more than 30 others are sick, according to the church’s leaders.

03/27/2020

ICYMI: A teacher at Loyola Academy has been diagnosed with the coronavirus, according to officials at the Catholic school in Wilmette.

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A teacher at Loyola Academy has been diagnosed with the coronavirus, according to officials at the Catholic school in Wilmette.