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Former alderman to grill candidates for state offices
Former 1st Ward Alderman Arthur B. Newman recently interviewed all five candidates running in the Democratic primary for the position of state representative for the 18th Legislative District, currently held by Julie Hamos.
North suburbs' 2008 crime rates mixed
Just 700 fewer crimes were reported by law enforcement agencies in Illinois in 2008 than a year earlier, causing a slight decline in the statewide crime rate index, according to the latest Illinois State Police crime statistics.
New Trier feeders' ISAT scores vary just slightly
If the Illinois Standards Achievement Test is any indication, students who attend public schools in New Trier Township leave eighth grade with a strong and comparable foundation for the more rigorous demands of high school.
Obama's Kenwood home in dollhouse proportions
When the Chicago Botanic Garden's miniature "Wonderland Express" train starts chugging again later this month, it'll pass two new historic sites.
War dead list incomplete on Glenview's Veterans Memorial
When Glenview dignitaries and residents remember America's and Glenview's veterans at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Veterans Memorial, something will be missing.
A (Pabst) Blue-Ribbon Sale a " Glencoe
List Price: $7.95 million Sale Price: $5.2 million The Property: The software entrepreneur Marc Ewing and his wife, Lisa Lee, last week sold their 26-room Sheridan Road mansion in Glencoe for just three-quarters of the price that they had paid for the gated estate nine years earlier.
Children's Film Festival has screenings in Wilmette
A world of entertainment for kids is coming to the Wilmette Theatre, 1122 Central Ave., Saturday, Oct.
Strong ISAT scores continue for Glencoe District 35
Two Glencoe School District 35 schools are in the top 100 elementary and middle schools in the state, based on a Sun Times ranking.
Better than McKenna-Murphy announcing their candidacy for...
This week's Chicago Metro Suburban edition of "Public Affairs," features 2010 Republican Primary gubernatorial candidate and self-made multi-millionaire Adam Andrzejewski , who lives in Hinsdale with his wife, Kerry, and children.
People and pooches often dress alike at Pet Parade
Your pooch can be part of the fourth annual "Howl-o-Ween Pet Parade," 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct.
Scaring up new kinds of Halloween fun
Generally speaking, you keep it classic. Frankenstein? Been there, dressed up as that.
Learning the Sex of Your Baby in Pregnancy
If you are pregnant and want to learn the sex of your child an ultrasound or sonogram can assist you in your quest.
United Way extends food pantry collections
The United Way of the North Shore, area food pantries, local businesses and volunteers have combined efforts to help residents in need by replenishing local food pantry shortages.
Report: 3 payday lending execs exceeded gift limit
A new report says three payday lending executives gave more than the $10,000 allowed under state law to Wisconsin politicians in 2008.
The following incidents were listed among the official reports of the Wilmette and Kenilworth police departments.
If you have been paying any attention to your surroundings these past two weeks, you have most likely seen sophomore Kaitlyn Herzog, of Glencoe, Ill., wandering around the campus with balloons.
Revisit old friends with 'The Wizard of Oz'
It's "a joy" for 17-year-old Erin McDonough of Glencoe to play Dorothy in the Highland Park Players' "The Wizard of Oz," 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, Oct.
Service Club gears up for La Bella Notte
The Service Club of Chicago's kick-off party for their annual gala was surely the beautiful afternoon that precedes La Bella Notte on Nov.