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‘Unsound’ Winnetka pier shut down; Council to discuss in March
The pier at Winnetka’s Tower Road Beach is closed indefinitely, as town officials review how to safely reopen the…
Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Phoebe Karabas, New Trier dance
Phoebe Karabas is a senior for the Trevians who has been on the varsity competitive dance team for four years….
Assistant principal of D65’s Washington Elementary charged with sexual abuse of child
(Editor’s Notes: This story was updated at 10:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11. Please be advised that this article contains descriptions…
You’ll find more than beer at Sketchbook Brewing, pending Village Board approval
Cider, wine and liquor may soon be coming to a brewery near you. The Skokie Village Board is slated…
District 65 board has its 7th member, also discusses new transportation policy
(Editor’s Note: This story is based on reporting from Hope Perry of the Evanston RoundTable, a neighboring independent newsroom….
227-unit Solo Cup redevelopment a done deal
The future of one of Lake County’s most prized redevelopment opportunities is now set as officials gave the green…
Police Reports: Graffiti reported in Highland Park, other towns; car burglaries in Skokie
The following reports were pulled from the latest incident summaries provided by law enforcement departments in our coverage area (Wilmette,…
Company behind Skokie restaurant, and several others in area, files for bankruptcy
Related entities that own four area restaurants, including one that has operated in Skokie for more than 60 years, filed bankruptcy…
News Briefs: HP gets $1M for water plant; Post-office site survey; Chili cookoff on Sunday; Ill. 9th forum on Thursday
The City of Highland Park recently celebrated the receipt of $1.09 million in federal funding to upgrade its water treatment plant….
12 departments respond to blaze in Wilmette house
A Wilmette home undergoing renovations caught fire on Monday afternoon in the 2200 block of Kenilworth Avenue. No injuries were reported….
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