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Winnetka, Community

Gift idea for park district would pay tribute to Winnetka father and youth-sports coach

By Peter Kaspari | 11 hours ago

Park Board lays out process to fill vacancy after abrupt resignation

By Peter Kaspari | 3 days ago

Citing comparable benefits and less hassle, Winnetka schools, park district opt out of county's paid-leave policy

By Peter Kaspari | 5 days ago

Wilmette, Community

With 'Roots of Unity,' Avoca celebrates its diversity

By Peter Kaspari | 6 days ago

Winnetka, Community

Raiders rally to celebrate school's new athletic facilities

By Peter Kaspari | 1 week ago

Special-recreation funding pushes park district's tax increase to 6%, causing two commissioners to protest

By Peter Kaspari | 2 weeks ago

Zoning board votes against permit for Winnetka beachfront plans

By Peter Kaspari | 2 weeks ago

Northfield, News

Northfield officials curb roundabout plans following referendum results

By Peter Kaspari | 3 weeks ago

Northfield, Community

'It was unreal ... terrifying': Local first-responders part of search-and-rescue efforts after Hurricane Helene

By Peter Kaspari | 3 weeks ago

Problem solved at 5 Briar Lane in Glencoe

By Peter Kaspari | 4 weeks ago

Removal of trees will cost Glencoe $350,000 as part of pending deal with county

By Peter Kaspari | 4 weeks ago

New Trier board approves $35 million in bond sales to support renovations at both campuses

By Peter Kaspari | November 22, 2024

An internship program, video-game design among new offerings likely coming to New Trier High School

By Peter Kaspari | November 20, 2024

27-year New Trier educator Peter Tragos picked as school's next superintendent

By Peter Kaspari | November 18, 2024

Work on Wilmette beaches takes advantage of mild weather

By Peter Kaspari | November 12, 2024

Analysis recommends replacement of a foot of soil to remedy glass and other hazards in Crow Island Woods

By Peter Kaspari | October 25, 2024

New Trier expands inclusive programs, adding an affinity group for staffers

By Peter Kaspari | October 22, 2024

Highland Park, News

Where the Sidewalk Ends: Highland Park council moves on from contentious University Ave. sidewalk plan

By Peter Kaspari | October 18, 2024

Northfield, News

Chief's retirement comes with $200,000 payout from Village of Northfield

By Peter Kaspari | October 17, 2024

Northfield, News

Northfield's roundabout plan strikes roadblock, but is it too late?

By Peter Kaspari | October 16, 2024

Highland Park, News

Dropping enrollment threatens Red Oak, dual-language program, according to district officials

By Peter Kaspari | October 9, 2024

Winnetka Park Board debates what is an absence, vacancy

By Peter Kaspari | October 1, 2024

Winnetka Park Board axes Committee of the Whole, downshifts to one regular meeting per month

By Peter Kaspari | September 29, 2024

Northfield, News

Northfield giving land back decades after annexation gave village out-of-town parcels

By Peter Kaspari | September 18, 2024

New Trier officials give overview on security, including new tech that accounts for students

By Peter Kaspari | September 17, 2024

Winnetka Park District, schools urge Village to clean up 'unsafe' work site

By Peter Kaspari | September 16, 2024

Northfield, News

Outspoken residents may have effected change for Northfield's Happ Road

By Peter Kaspari | September 12, 2024

Highland Park, News

Renovated Highland Park Senior Center sets Nov. 4 for reopening

By Peter Kaspari | September 10, 2024

Highland Park, News

New Highland Park grant program supports local restaurants, but council splits on details

By Peter Kaspari | September 10, 2024

Glencoe, Community

In 'The Schools We Need Now,' longtime New Trier educators put mental health at center of education

By Peter Kaspari | September 6, 2024

Centennial Beach plans may be on Zoning agenda in September — but project timeline now stretches into 2026

By Peter Kaspari | August 29, 2024

Highland Park, News

Mayor sides against The Lot as City event venue

By Peter Kaspari | August 27, 2024

Highland Park, News

Highland Park unites to enable library expansion

By Peter Kaspari | August 27, 2024

Northfield, News

Roundabout back at center of conversation in Northfield

By Peter Kaspari | August 21, 2024

With west and east side updates complete, New Trier takes aim at center of Winnetka campus

By Peter Kaspari | August 20, 2024

As fence opponents confront Park Board again, officials say decision on 2025 to be made sometime in offseason

By Peter Kaspari | August 14, 2024

Hibbard Park fixes could lead to a grant, but Wilmette commissioners hesitate at possible $2.1 million budget

By Peter Kaspari | August 13, 2024

Northfield, News

Northfield to boost police force

By Peter Kaspari | July 17, 2024

Northfield, News

Northfield hopes code changes pave way for more restaurants

By Peter Kaspari | July 17, 2024

New Trier's superintendent search begins — with officials hoping it ends in November

By Peter Kaspari | July 16, 2024

In-school cellphone debate comes to New Trier

By Peter Kaspari | July 16, 2024

Kenilworth, News

Drainage chamber under development site has Kenilworth, MWRD working out a deal

By Peter Kaspari | July 5, 2024

Following registration snafu, Park Board hears improvement recommendations

By Peter Kaspari | June 25, 2024

Northfield, News

Understaffed after 'several departures,' the Northfield Police Department looks to incentives to attract officers

By Peter Kaspari | June 19, 2024

Winnetka Golf Club unveiling should happen within months

By Peter Kaspari | May 28, 2024

Village asks park district for more info on Elder-Centennial plans

By Peter Kaspari | May 28, 2024

Winnetka Park Board has same president, new vice president following annual meeting

By Peter Kaspari | May 24, 2024

Northfield, News

Northfield hopes to add its own touch to renovated Winnetka Road overpass

By Peter Kaspari | May 22, 2024

New Trier superintendent will retire in 2025

By Peter Kaspari | May 21, 2024

29-home subdivision returns to Glencoe trustees following lawsuit, other challenges

By Peter Kaspari | May 17, 2024

Winnetka power supplier wants to extend contract through 2055

By Peter Kaspari | May 15, 2024

Highland Park, News

Not The Lot? Highland Park councilmembers share concerns of permanent event venue

By Peter Kaspari | May 14, 2024

Winnetka residents speak up for censured parks commissioner, criticize Park Board

By Peter Kaspari | May 10, 2024

Highland Park, News

Park commissioners get look at $17 million redesign plans for Highland Park's West Ridge Center

By Peter Kaspari | May 8, 2024

Park Board surprises Commissioner Root — a regular critic of beachfront plans — with censure

By Peter Kaspari | April 30, 2024

Wilmette trustees give enthusiastic go-ahead to Veterans Park mural, artist

By Peter Kaspari | April 28, 2024

Wilmette limits when buses can arrive amid surge in migrant dropoffs

By Peter Kaspari | April 24, 2024

Wilmette, Community

Supporters of Progress Pride banners visit Wilmette commission meeting to counter opposition

By Peter Kaspari | April 19, 2024

Wilmette reaffirms support for Progress Pride banners after protestors confront Human Relations Commission

By Peter Kaspari | April 15, 2024

Wilmette trustees touring area police stations to get ideas

By Peter Kaspari | April 11, 2024

Wilmette trustees OK $2.9 million in road fixes that should cover portions of 14 streets

By Peter Kaspari | April 10, 2024

Glencoe Golf Club project in design phase; trustees discuss geothermal system for heating, cooling

By Peter Kaspari | March 27, 2024

Northfield, News

Northfield trustees like idea of zoning changes to enable more restaurants, housing

By Peter Kaspari | March 20, 2024

Northfield, News

Pocket park with playground planned for Northfield

By Peter Kaspari | March 20, 2024

New Trier School Board Roundup: Leadership workshops, solar panel update, Student Voices series and change in school calendar

By Peter Kaspari | March 19, 2024

Jersey Mike's and urgent care center will fill up Wilmette's Westlake Plaza

By Peter Kaspari | March 17, 2024

Wilmette trustees hear about land use focuses in comprehensive plan

By Peter Kaspari | March 17, 2024

Wilmette, Community

No Place Like Home: Fans root on New Trier basketball from local watch parties

By Peter Kaspari | March 10, 2024

Highland Park, News

HPPL expansion to support children's programming and events

By Peter Kaspari | February 28, 2024

Highland Park, News

Highland Park councilmember alleges and City denies Open Meetings Act violation in wake of Feb. 12 liquor license discussion

By Peter Kaspari | February 27, 2024

Northfield, News

Anti-referendum speakers challenge Avoca School Board on necessity of new school

By Peter Kaspari | February 25, 2024

NTHS superintendent issues apology for not allowing new Holocaust Remembrance Day activity

By Peter Kaspari | February 22, 2024

Northfield, News

Village Board green lights engineering for Happ Road upgrades, including roundabout

By Peter Kaspari | February 21, 2024

Gillson's landscaping plan — which includes an additional 360 trees — gets green light

By Peter Kaspari | February 13, 2024

Kenilworth, Community

Green Bay Road improvement ideas begin to take form

By Peter Kaspari | February 9, 2024

Northfield, News

Builder of Northfield home gets extension, but stalled construction irks neighbors

By Peter Kaspari | February 8, 2024

1 more year for Guildhall 'streetery'

By Peter Kaspari | January 25, 2024

Highland Park, News

Seeing $1.2-million deficit coming, District 113 to begin planning for 'hard' decisions

By Peter Kaspari | January 24, 2024

Officials project that New Trier enrollment decline could continue until 2029

By Peter Kaspari | January 23, 2024

Glencoe will regulate bus dropoffs too — like Winnetka, Highland Park and other towns

By Peter Kaspari | January 19, 2024

Northfield, News

Northfield trustees support changes to public comment, such as codifying 3-minute time limit

By Peter Kaspari | January 17, 2024

Wilmette commission not fine with Small Cheval's sign

By Peter Kaspari | January 12, 2024

Winnetka's bluff regulations advance to final vote — tentatively set for February

By Peter Kaspari | January 11, 2024

Winnetka joins dozens of suburbs in regulating migrant bus dropoffs

By Peter Kaspari | January 10, 2024

First HR director, merged departments highlight restructuring at Glencoe Village Hall

By Peter Kaspari | December 22, 2023

Evanston council says new Ryan Field can have its concerts

By Peter Kaspari | November 21, 2023

Park Board reviews Elder-Centennial permit applications; District projects work could be done by summer 2025

By Peter Kaspari | November 19, 2023

Evanston council punts Ryan Field decision one week to review new documents

By Peter Kaspari | November 13, 2023

Winnetka Park Board talks donation offer with Justin Ishbia — but no news is expected for at least a month

By Peter Kaspari | October 22, 2023

ADA boardwalk, 3 breakwaters highlight revamped Elder-Centennial plans, which get OK from Park Board

By Peter Kaspari | October 20, 2023

New Trier to expand scope of media arts and tweak two other courses

By Peter Kaspari | October 17, 2023

Northfield, News

Northfield Village Board considers improving response to resident concerns

By Peter Kaspari | October 11, 2023

Park Board lays out basic plan to consider $3M donation but board president says district has more pressing issues

By Peter Kaspari | October 6, 2023

Avoca District 37 outreach for facilities upgrades is ramping up with 4 open houses this month

By Peter Kaspari | October 3, 2023

Hubbard Woods district next in line for Winnetka's streetscape work

By Peter Kaspari | September 20, 2023

Expected surplus will help New Trier pay down athletics facility burden

By Peter Kaspari | September 19, 2023

In compromise, paddle tennis to end earlier but village has less oversight

By Peter Kaspari | September 13, 2023

Commissioners back southern path down to Langdon

By Peter Kaspari | September 12, 2023

Northfield, News

Board meeting unravels as Northfield residents continue calls for answers, change

By Peter Kaspari | August 23, 2023

Northfield, News

Former Wilmette village manager picked to lead Northfield on interim basis

By Peter Kaspari | August 23, 2023

Wilmette Park District wants extended paddle tennis hours, but zoning board isn't playing along

By Peter Kaspari | August 17, 2023

Winnetka officials want real-estate office's sub-tenant to contribute to 'vibrancy' of Lincoln Avenue

By Peter Kaspari | August 16, 2023

Winnetka trustees hit pause on new lakefront construction 'to study this and do it right'

By Peter Kaspari | July 19, 2023

New Trier's new 'class teams' put more resources around struggling students

By Peter Kaspari | July 11, 2023

Following months of talks, Winnetka council introduces measures to regulate lakefront construction

By Peter Kaspari | July 7, 2023

Sound, traffic concerns lead latest discussion around NU's Ryan Field rebuild

By Peter Kaspari | June 28, 2023

Winnetka, Community

Local Boy Scout and his Winnetka Troop organize flag retirement ceremony

By Peter Kaspari | June 15, 2023

New Trier's new athletics facilities on track for July completion and August debut

By Peter Kaspari | June 6, 2023

From necessary fixes to a brand-new school, all options are on the table as Avoca D37 collects feedback for school renovations

By Peter Kaspari | May 24, 2023

Northfield, News

Happ Road project hits funding speedbump, but trustees say drive on — but they're not so sure about the fountain

By Peter Kaspari | May 17, 2023

Committee formed to take on increased absences at New Trier High School

By Peter Kaspari | May 16, 2023

Park Board gives go-ahead to plan out Elder-Centennial improvements that could cost $10 million – with or without Ishbia land exchange

By Peter Kaspari | April 28, 2023

Northfield, News

It's game over for Stormy's bid for poker machines, as Northfield trustees conduct tamer board meeting

By Peter Kaspari | April 19, 2023

Village of Wilmette improving recruitment, hiring practices after review of staff diversity

By Peter Kaspari | April 12, 2023

Highland Park, News

Highland Park's Green Bay Road rebuild pushed to 2025, while bike lanes cause council split

By Peter Kaspari | April 11, 2023

Highland Park, News

Should The Lot be permanent? Councilmembers are not sure but green-light study to find out

By Peter Kaspari | April 11, 2023

Northfield, News

Northfield Draft Budget: Officials hope for boost from cannabis sales and add in costs to plan town's centennial in 2026

By Peter Kaspari | March 22, 2023

New Trier affinity groups cultivate belonging, enable student success, program leaders tell School Board

By Peter Kaspari | March 21, 2023

Board Notebook: Retiring officers celebrated; Wilmette bests '22 revenue budget; nonpermitted residential work leads to fine

By Peter Kaspari | March 15, 2023

Highland Park, News

Driveway disagreement causes split vote, but City Council OK's The Wolbright. Also, staff shares details on Highland Park's new resiliency division

By Peter Kaspari | March 14, 2023

Budget passes through Park Board, but commissioner and residents criticize $8 million line item for beach improvements

By Peter Kaspari | March 10, 2023

Highland Park, News

Highland Park residents react to newest concept for renovation, bike lanes along Green Bay Road

By Peter Kaspari | March 3, 2023

Northfield, News

Trustee wants Village to rethink spending with ULINE — owned by conservative megadonor Dick Uihlein

By Peter Kaspari | February 22, 2023

Northfield, News

Stormy's makes play for poker machines

By Peter Kaspari | February 22, 2023

Wilmette adds to tree protections, eases affordable housing tax burden and issues first Wayfair construction permit

By Peter Kaspari | February 15, 2023

The hunt for a pickleball site continues in Wilmette. Is Community Playfield the one?

By Peter Kaspari | February 14, 2023

Commissioners want Centennial-Elder beach improvements to move forward independent of uncertain property exchange

By Peter Kaspari | February 10, 2023

Highland Park, News

4-story housing project The Wolbright moves forward but driveway location remains in question

By Peter Kaspari | January 24, 2023

Highland Park, News

Highland Park council begins 'multi-year process' to create a permanent memorial to July 4 victims

By Peter Kaspari | January 24, 2023

Glencoe, Community

It may be the end for the Glencoe Farmers Market; Board also discusses 2023 community survey

By Peter Kaspari | January 20, 2023

Winnetka trustees exploring what authority they have over the lakefront amid recharged public-vs.-private debate

By Peter Kaspari | January 11, 2023

3 parks considered favorites for pickleball courts in Wilmette

By Peter Kaspari | January 10, 2023

Langdon Beach could reopen in late summer under plan supported by park commissioners

By Peter Kaspari | January 10, 2023

Northfield, News

New Trier's solar panels to be installed by spring, in use by 2024

By Peter Kaspari | December 20, 2022

Wilmette police to acquire body cameras ahead of state mandate

By Peter Kaspari | December 14, 2022

Emotions on display as Ishbia family's plan to raze three lakefront homes to build one moves forward

By Peter Kaspari | December 7, 2022

Highland Park, News

Highland Park Budget Notes: Compensation tweak, fee increases, capital-spending plan and staffing bump

By Peter Kaspari | November 29, 2022

Wilmette, Community

Spirited crowd welcomes back Avoca's beloved diversity celebration

By Peter Kaspari | November 20, 2022

AP African-American studies, human-centered design are latest courses added to New Trier curriculum

By Peter Kaspari | November 15, 2022

Wilmette, Community

Wilmette rededicated to its Indigenous peoples — the Ouilmette family and Potawatomi — in special ceremony

By Peter Kaspari | November 6, 2022

Northfield, Community

Birdie's Day Off: Pet parakeet spreads wings before getting caught at New Trier and reunited with local family

By Peter Kaspari | October 23, 2022

First impressions of revised One Winnetka design: 'This is a great start'

By Peter Kaspari | October 19, 2022

New Trier introduces 4 new courses — including intro to acting and urban design — to School Board

By Peter Kaspari | October 18, 2022

How do you solve a problem at New Trier?: Staff explains expansion of restorative practices to resolve student conflicts

By Peter Kaspari | September 20, 2022

New Trier officials talk campus security at first board of education meeting of school year

By Peter Kaspari | August 23, 2022

Northfield, News

Northfield adds license-plate readers, additional police officer — plus, updates on Skokie Valley Trail's funding, dispensary's opening and Happ Road's roundabout

By Peter Kaspari | August 17, 2022

Kenilworth, News

Developers adjust design of coffee shop/fitness studio and estimate 6-9 months of construction

By Peter Kaspari | August 16, 2022

Wilmette adds 5 affordable-housing locations. 10 more on the way.

By Peter Kaspari | August 10, 2022

Municipal Musical Chairs: A new trustee, an old trustee and a resignation

By Peter Kaspari | August 3, 2022

Real estate firm to demo Green Bay Road building, build mixed-use development

By Peter Kaspari | August 3, 2022

New Trier students and teachers disagree on classroom devices as district locks in four more years with iPads

By Peter Kaspari | July 12, 2022

Kenilworth, News

Kenilworth commissioners review new housing opportunities for Green Bay Road corridor

By Peter Kaspari | June 28, 2022

Winnetka beach plan's mystery property owner comes forward, agrees to remove steel barriers but warns of more delays on board's decision

By Peter Kaspari | June 17, 2022

‘A terrible idea’: Winnetka trustees voice opposition to proposed wall for Elder and Centennial beach project

By Peter Kaspari | June 8, 2022

New Trier board votes to move first semester final exams to before winter break

By Peter Kaspari | June 7, 2022

Winnetka residents rip limited beach access and views in park district's Centennial-Elder overhaul

By Peter Kaspari | May 27, 2022

Local fire departments secure support for water rescues in wake of Coast Guard station downgrade

By Peter Kaspari | May 18, 2022

A solar-powered New Trier? $3.2 million 'array' of panels for Northfield campus included in approved facilities projects

By Peter Kaspari | May 17, 2022

Winnetka Town Square? Idea to transform post office site into community gathering space warmly met by trustees

By Peter Kaspari | May 11, 2022

Residents give feedback on Winnetka beachfront plans — and can again on Wednesday, May 11

By Peter Kaspari | May 8, 2022

Trustees say playground improvements at Hubbard Woods, Greeley schools can play on

By Peter Kaspari | April 20, 2022

Kenilworth, News

Kenilworth's water plant isn't going anywhere. Officials to collect resident feedback this summer

By Peter Kaspari | April 19, 2022

'Very, very unlikely': Grocers continue to avoid Treasure Island site, but Wilmette's business vacancy rate is lowest since June 2019

By Peter Kaspari | April 13, 2022

Park Board calls an audible, will present rolled-back West Park plan to Village Board

By Peter Kaspari | April 12, 2022

'The neighborhood is not being served': Zoning board says plan to add courts to West Park is out of bounds

By Peter Kaspari | April 7, 2022

Winnetka celebrates homeowners who made 'really important' decision to renovate instead of tear down their historic homes

By Peter Kaspari | April 6, 2022

Wingin' It: Glencoe Village Board gives OK to backyard chickens

By Peter Kaspari | March 18, 2022

Northfield, News

Cannabis dispensary breezes through Northfield Village Board in face of neighbor opposition

By Peter Kaspari | March 16, 2022

The Lawn on tap to take over food, beverage services at Wilmette Golf Club

By Peter Kaspari | March 15, 2022

Wilmette trustees finalize new tree ordinance, which includes removal fees, restrictions

By Peter Kaspari | March 9, 2022

Final Wayfair designs get the OK from Wilmette boards. Developers hope for late 2023 opening

By Peter Kaspari | March 9, 2022

Wilmette's mission to protect its trees is closer to fruition after four-hour meeting

By Peter Kaspari | February 23, 2022

Four-unit project moves forward, but Winnetka trustees want to hear more from neighbors and architect

By Peter Kaspari | February 16, 2022

West Park neighbors take their fight to the Wilmette Park Board

By Peter Kaspari | February 15, 2022

Wilmette's budding plan to protect its trees still has room to grow, trustees say

By Peter Kaspari | February 9, 2022

Northfield, News

Senior housing complex is a hit with Northfield trustees. It's proposed location is not.

By Peter Kaspari | January 19, 2022

Wayfair officials, Wilmette trustees talk timeline for Edens Plaza anchor store

By Peter Kaspari | January 12, 2022

Kenilworth, News

To be or not to be? Shuttered water plant at center of Kenilworth beachfront discussion

By Peter Kaspari | January 11, 2022

Final approval within reach for 5-unit Walden project after council OK's latest designs

By Peter Kaspari | January 4, 2022

Village of Wilmette to collect bids for amended Ouilmette Way project

By Peter Kaspari | December 15, 2021

Park Board wants residents' thoughts on fate of Gillson Park's through roads as master plan process continues

By Peter Kaspari | December 14, 2021

Glencoe, Community

From a dedicated enforcer to a compliance pledge to a gradual ban, agencies share creative ideas to quiet gas leaf blowers

By Peter Kaspari | December 7, 2021

Pedestrian walkway making strides with Wilmette officials

By Peter Kaspari | November 24, 2021

New Trier updates prized but 'antiquated' adviser program to allow students to choose mixed-gender advisery rooms

By Peter Kaspari | November 16, 2021

New Gillson Park plan emerges; Park Board again delays action, wants cost analysis

By Peter Kaspari | November 9, 2021

Northfield, Sports

'Unusual' amendment OK'd to help sale of storage facility in Northfield

By Peter Kaspari | October 20, 2021

Diversity and inclusion efforts broken down for New Trier School Board

By Peter Kaspari | October 19, 2021

Trio of suitors pitch Winnetka council on 'gateway' lot near New Trier High School

By Peter Kaspari | October 13, 2021

New Trier educators brief school board on importance of critical thinking while addressing 'wrongs of the past'

By Peter Kaspari | September 21, 2021

Shorthanded Park Board approves Playfield path bid at $360,000, discusses vacancy and tables Lakeview Center decision

By Peter Kaspari | September 14, 2021

New Trier School Board hears about first day back, approves 2022 summer projects

By Peter Kaspari | August 24, 2021

Winnetka D36 aligns with state and neighboring districts on masks, testing, quarantines

By Peter Kaspari | August 18, 2021

Kenilworth, News

Kenilworth trustees OK fitness center-coffee shop, but limit class capacity amid parking concerns

By Peter Kaspari | August 17, 2021

Glencoe, Community

25 restaurants contribute to 'Quarantine Cookbook' benefitting Glencoe Junior High

By Peter Kaspari | April 8, 2021

Wilmette underspends by $2 million in 2020; officials credit a Q4 that 'exceeded expectation'

By Peter Kaspari | February 24, 2021

'It's been my honor to serve': Retiring Wilmette Fire Chief Ben Wozney leaves impression after 26 years

By Peter Kaspari | February 12, 2021

A proposed web of biking and walking paths will 'connect everyone' in Wilmette

By Peter Kaspari | February 10, 2021

Northfield, News

Cannabis businesses are now allowed in Northfield after unanimous Village Board support

By Peter Kaspari | January 20, 2021

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