Alexa Burnell

Alexa Burnell is a Wilmette resident who has been covering the North Shore for the past seven years.

Recent Stories

Wilmette, Community

Record Roundup: Summer fests are right around the corner

By Alexa Burnell | May 14, 2024
Glencoe, Community

Local brunches, gift ideas and more to pamper Mom this Sunday

By Alexa Burnell | May 7, 2024
Wilmette, Community

Annual event opens doors to Wilmette police and history

By Alexa Burnell | May 6, 2024
Wilmette, Community

In retirement, local do-gooder drifts into new hobby

By Alexa Burnell | March 7, 2024
Wilmette, Community

Child decisions? It's all good with Destination Imagination

By Alexa Burnell | February 25, 2024
Winnetka, News

Ta-da! New Trier's Winter Carnival will include magician, games, rides and a local beneficiary

By Alexa Burnell | February 15, 2024
Kenilworth, Community

Hair Apparent: Longtime employee ensures Kenilworth's Hairsay Salon is here to stay

By Alexa Burnell | January 29, 2024
Highland Park, Community

A Dog Has His Day: Community, police department celebrate therapy pooch Pawficer Vinny Duke

By Alexa Burnell | January 28, 2024
Wilmette, Community

New year, new you? 4 local health, fitness pros offer up wellbeing tips to start 2024

By Alexa Burnell | January 21, 2024
Wilmette, Community

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday. Events in Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe and Highland Park help you get involved in his name.

By Alexa Burnell | January 9, 2024
Wilmette, Community

Making Radical Generosity happen

By Alexa Burnell | January 1, 2024
Winnetka, Community

Caring Neighbors spreads holiday cheer to 70 local families

By Alexa Burnell | December 18, 2023
Wilmette, Community

Wilmette dance studio bakes for Ukraine's sake

By Alexa Burnell | April 24, 2022
Winnetka, Community

Help New Trier seniors fatten up service project during Feast Week, Dec. 6-16

By Alexa Burnell | December 6, 2021
Wilmette, Community

The holidays arrive in New Trier towns with jolly rush of activity

By Alexa Burnell | December 5, 2021
Winnetka, Community

Donations by the carload Make a Difference for 15 charities

By Alexa Burnell | October 24, 2021
Winnetka, Community

New Trier performers full of pride to bring Lagniappe back with 'Look At Us Now'

By Alexa Burnell | September 15, 2021
Winnetka, Community

New Winnetka business Aspire preps the next generation of talent for show business

By Alexa Burnell | August 23, 2021
Glencoe, Community

See Karen Ross' artwork at AIR throughout the month

By Alexa Burnell | August 16, 2021
Wilmette, News

GoFundMe for family displaced by Wilmette house fire nears its goal

By Alexa Burnell | March 16, 2021
Glencoe, Community

Unhappy in the corporate world, Glencoe resident finds sweet relief with custom cookie company

By Alexa Burnell | March 12, 2021
Glencoe, Community

Sale of Glencoe Honey makes a buzz at park district

By Alexa Burnell | February 15, 2021
Winnetka, Community

Sound Effect: Innovative recording idea helps Winnetka's Christ Church cope with pandemic's isolation

By Alexa Burnell | February 3, 2021
Wilmette, Community

Wilmette 11-year-old launches campaign to rally support for local restaurants

By Alexa Burnell | December 21, 2020
Winnetka, Community

Gracie the therapy dog helps New Trier students stay 'paw'sitive

By Alexa Burnell | December 8, 2020
Winnetka, Community

20 percent of the Book Stall's sales on Thursday, Dec. 3, will benefit the New Trier Fine Arts Association

By Alexa Burnell | November 30, 2020
Northfield, Community

Girl Scout troop celebrates right to vote, urges community to 'use it'

By Alexa Burnell | October 29, 2020
Winnetka, Community

Health scares push Bowmans to 'spread the goodness' with B's Gourmet Nuts

By Alexa Burnell | October 15, 2020
Wilmette, Community

Wilmette Woman's Club rises from the literal ashes to once again host events with a revitalized membership

By Alexa Burnell | October 11, 2020
Winnetka, Community

‘It was amazing to watch’: New Trier students pivot to virtual performances of beloved Lagniappe-Potpourri Variety Show

By Alexa Burnell | September 29, 2020