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Glenbrook District 225 staff to take bigotry, hated and discrimination training after yearbook controversy
In the wake of a Glenview South High School student’s quote in the school’s 2024 yearbook that led to outrage in Glenview and surrounding communities, all staff at Glenbrook High School District 22…
North Suburban YMCA raises funds to aid families with its 4th Annual Community Strong Golf Event
Over 110 golfers, 25 volunteers, and over 60 sponsors and vendors participate in the North Suburban YMCA’s fourth annual Community Strong Golf Fundraiser at Chevy Chase Country Club in Wheeling on…
Glenview Village Board approves grant for cafe to open downtown, but an existing business owner isn’t pleased
Glenview lawmakers’ vote to give a $500,000 grant to a company to open a new downtown café and restaurant has riled the owner of an existing café who said the village’s financial support for …
Once a potential spot for Walmart, New Tesla opens in Northbrook ‘I like Tesla a little bit better than having Walmart on this property’
Tesla officially opened in Northbrook on Friday.
Glencoe looks to add DUI, reckless driving, more to village prosecutors plate
Amid some concerns on how the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office is handling certain traffic cases, Glencoe officials are moving toward enlarging the role of its village prosecutor. The village …
‘We love coming here as a family every single year’ Northbrook Days Festival celebrates 100 years
This year was the 100th anniversary of Northbrook Days Festival and people were seen dancing and celebrating at a community birthday party.
Northbrook Park District holding free pop-up playground party at Greenfield Park Thursday
Northbrook Park District is inviting the community to a Pop-Up Playground Party on Thursday to celebrate the ribbon-cutting for the renovation project at Greenfield Park.
Northbrook Park District is holding annual Party on the Green on Aug. 17
Northbrook Park District announced Party on the Green, a free, all-ages outdoor event is being held on Aug. 17.
Luxury home or vacant lot? Cook County assessor misclassifies hundreds of properties, missing $444M in one year alone
The Cook County property tax bills have arrived and many homeowners are shocked at the huge increase the majority have received. Our elected officials tell us that they lowered the tax rate by .5 p…
Lake County Honor Flight takes 25 veterans to Washington D.C. for the weekend
Each of the 25 Military veterans aboard this weekend’s Lake County Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., has an assigned guardian to accompany them and assist as needed while they see the memorials and…
Lake County entertainment calendar
Here is a calendar of upcoming events in Lake County and surrounding towns.
Saying its hands are ‘still tied,’ the Wheeling Township board continues to stall mental health funding
Wheeling Township officials say their hands are “still tied” when it comes to levying a property tax to support mental health services, and they look to the General Assembly to overturn recent legi…
Northbrook Park District announces its lineup of events for the fall
This autumn, the Northbrook Park District is offering a lineup of events and programs that officials say is sure to please children and adults of all ages.
Covenant Living of Northbrook residents award grants to employees who are also students
Six college-bound students working at Covenant Living of Northbrook in dining services were recently awarded a total of $9,000 in Grants-in-Aid to help pay for their higher educations.
‘One step at a time’ Northbrook moves may require movers
The latest zoning requests in Northbrook include a proposal for a daycare facility and a new home for Glenkirk. The Northbrook Village Board of Trustees on July 23 offered favorable feedback on bot…
Chicago Grit Northbrook Grand Prix: ‘It’s just a really cool event’
The Northbrook Grand Prix returned for a third year on July 25 under the new name of the Chicago Grit cycling racing series.
Volunteer named Northbrook Park District 2024 Coach of the Year
Playing basketball in high school taught Carl Peller fundamental life lessons. As a volunteer coach for the Northbrook Park District, he’s been devoted to helping young girls enjoy the same experie…
Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook building undergoes renovations ‘It has been a journey . . . to get to this point’
Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook (YSGN) broke ground on July 17 to renovate its facility at 3080 W. Lake Ave. in Glenview.
Northbrook Park District and restaurant form food and beverage partnership for summer events
The Northbrook Park District is expanding its longstanding relationship with a member of the local business community. It is partnering with, The Landmark Inn Bar & Grille, to provide food and …
Encore for two friends sharing the stage locally for a second time
Now here’s an encore. Two young friends from Northbrook and Glenview are starring together for a second time in a local theater production.
Chicago Grit bike race traverses through Chicago suburbs
Chicago Grit, formerly the Intelligentsia Cup, will be stopping throughout the Chicago suburbs starting July 19.
Moving into current times: Northbrook gets new gateway signage amid rebranding
Northbrook is getting new gateway signage. Installed in phases, the new signs will replace gilded signs with the retired Village Hall clock tower logo.
US Rep. Brad Schneider calls on President Biden to drop reelection bid
Schneider becomes second Illinois Democratic congressman urging Biden to step aside, joining US Rep. Mike Quigley of Chicago.
Northbrook Park District’s Cup in Hand Tournament happening on July 20 at Techny Prairie Park and Fields
It’s time to register for the Northbrook Park District’s Cup-in-Hand Kickball Tournament, where grownups can have a fun and active time while enjoying some adult beverages, according to a news rele…
Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Chicago awards two Ambassador for Peace Medals at Northbrook American Legion Post
Representatives of the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Chicago came to Northbrook on July 2 to honor the Korean War service of two veterans associated with the George W. Benjamin Amer…
Spectators line the Northbrook Fourth of July parade route ‘Community is everything’
Over 50 parade entries were featured in this year’s Fourth of July Parade in Northbrook on the newer parade route from Cherry Lane to Cedar Lane.
Yoga, wigs and 1,000 cranes help clients at Cancer Survivorship Center in Park Ridge
Freed from the cold, clinical circumstances of her treatments, two-time cancer survivor Brigitte Powidzki found her yoga instructors “amazing” and relished a book club at Advocate Lutheran General …
North Shore behavioral health provider named as lone non-profit on Crain’s Fast 50
As the country started to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, Susan Resko, saw a sort of silver lining to the previous tumultuous years when people were safe distancing and wearing surgical masks to…
Northbrook 4-bedroom home with lap pool and cabana: $2M
Address: 1540 Grant Road, Northbrook Price: $1,999,000 Listed: June 11, 2024 This mid-century modern house in Northbrook has four en suite bedrooms, including a 1,000-square-foot primary suite with…
Actor and comedian Michael Rapaport makes appearance in Glencoe: ‘It’s extremely important that we do not forget’
Renowned actor and comedian Michael Rapaport couldn’t get past security when a Batavia comedy club abruptly canceled the celebrity’s June shows due to safety concerns amid potential protests.
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