News Briefs: Wilmette Open Water race; $1 million gift supports vision loss; local grad’s Hollywood internship

Local swimmers make a splash at Wilmette Open Water race Nearly 150 swimmers gathered at Wilmette’s Gillson Beach on Saturday,…

Wilmette Park District taps top Oak Park leader to become its new executive director

The Wilmette Park District has its next leader. Park officials appointed Chris Lindgren as its new executive director, the district…

Highland Park man shot and killed by police after he reportedly ‘charged’ officers with a knife

Lake County Coroner Jennifer Banek has released the identity of a Highland Park man who was shot and killed by…

Highwood commission votes against Fort Sheridan music school seeking to build new concert hall, raising bar for final city approval

The Highwood Planning and Zoning Commission voted on Wednesday against a local music conservatory’s plans to build a new…

With sights set on a more sustainable future, Glencoe trustees greenlight development of sustainability action plan

Glencoe officials have approved an agreement with a Minnesota-based consulting firm to help develop a sustainability action plan for the…

Here’s Your Sign: Rag & bone coming to Plaza del Lago

Continuing a trend of quiet arrivals, New York-based clothing brand rag & bone has installed signage at Plaza del Lago….

Wilmette teen creates mini art galleries to spread joy throughout North Shore communities

Outside The Wilmette Theatre, a white box on a black pole no taller than four feet stands nestled inside a…

Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Hans Huber, New Trier lacrosse

Hans Huber is a senior attacker for New Trier lacrosse who was the team’s scoring leader. Huber was also…

New Trier-Sears collab created double the impact

How far is it between New Trier High School and The Joseph Sears School? Locals know that, literally, the distance…

West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes found in Skokie, Wilmette

A North Shore government agency has located West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes in Wilmette and Skokie, officials announced Wednesday.  …