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Winnetka’s ’26 budget plans for record capital costs, $440 more in fees per resident
Winnetka residents will see a new local sales tax and rate increases in the new year after the Village Council…
Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Danny Houlihan, New Trier basketball
Danny Houlihan is a senior wing for the Trevians who has played varsity basketball for three years. He will compete…
News Briefs: NTHS has new Athletic Hall of Honor class; County reopens tax appeals; Oakton to host Saturday fundraiser to support many local charities
The New Trier Athletic Department recently announced its 2025-’26 Athletic Hall of Honor class, featuring Chip Carpenter, Dr. Richard Sherman,…
Highland Park’s $130 million budget, includes 1% grocery tax and 8% levy bump
The Highland Park City Council gave its nod on Nov. 24 to a $130 million 2026 budget that includes a 1% grocery tax starting…
‘A Positive Step’: The latest on the unfinished downtown Skokie hotel
Skokie officials continue to work toward a more concrete future for a downtown Skokie project. While no plans are locked…
No decision from District 65 brings school-closure process to a halt
(Editor’s Note: This story was reported by Hope Perry for the Evanston RoundTable, a neighboring independent newsroom. It was…
Police Reports: Stolen car, trespassing arrest, more
The following reports were pulled from the latest incident summaries provided by law enforcement departments in our coverage area (Wilmette,…
Wilmette tax levy gets 3% bump — or about $65 per taxpayer
A late adjustment from Wilmette officials softened the future blow to residents’ pockets — but locals can still expect to see…
Skokie trustees OK tax-levy hike, ending 35-year freeze
The Skokie Village Board voted 5-2 on Monday to raise the village’s portion of local property taxes for the…
Wilmette police-station rebuild reportedly on track, as officials look ahead to bid process and demolition
The $50-million effort to construct Wilmette’s new police station is “on budget and on schedule” as the project prepares…
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