Morton Grove News

What were once characterized as the "Lilly white" Northern suburbs can no longer be looked at that way, according to a recent academic study that examined first generation immigrant populations in seven suburban communities, including Glenview, and their economic impact.

Dozens of kids are getting a taste of New York musical theater at the Skokie Park District -- and they're looking forward to showing what they've learned.

The following incidents were listed among the official reports of the Wilmette Police Department.

The family of a 30-year-old Morton Grove man, missing since mid-June, is seeking help in finding him.

Monday, June 29, 2009 Digital Live Sound Video: Northbound Amtrak Hiawatha passing through a severe thunderstorm.

Girl Scouts from as many as 12 troops marching in the Niles Fourth of July Parade will be doing more than waving from their float, they will be pushing shopping carts for a cause.

A mixture of anger, frustration and curiosity drew about 30 people to Harms Woods Saturday for a tax protest "tea party." The group listened to speakers decry increasing taxes at all levels though most of their ire was directed at county and state officials who they said have been wasting money and forcing residents to pay higher and higher taxes.

Deadlines for entries is June 28, 2009. Winners must be 21 or older. Enter here , follow the links to the registration page for this contest, and follow the instructions to register....Or, increase your chances by visiting one of the following locations during normal business hours and fill out an official entry form: Arthur Murray Dance Studios: ...

Melissa Hirsch, principal of Willowbrook Elementary School, will become on July 1 School District 30's assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction.

Audience members were well mannered at Maine South High School's June 8 graduation ceremonies at Rosemont Theater.

Motorists making their way through Park Ridge and Niles the coming summer will be impacted by several road construction projects.

Chet Coppock, the longtime Chicago sportscaster, said he plans to show up for his scheduled 3 p.m. program Monday at the Morton Grove studios of Internet-based Chicago Sports Webio.

Just the words "summer reading" take me to a relaxing other world where I am warm and comfortable with hours of unstructured time, mine for the taking.

Redeemer Church's "Random Acts of Kindness" day included a free car wash for local residents at Nelson Funeral Home in Park Ridge.

One of the largest suburban nursing homes is also one of the worst, according to an investigation by the Chicago Reporter.

Lincolnwood Fire Department officials said Tuesday that careless use of smoking materials in a back bedroom caused a May 28 house fire on the 6700 block of North Trumbull Avenue.

2008 revenue: $165.9 million Five-year growth: 1,068% Profitable? No Local employees: 16 Worldwide employees: 17 What it does: Picks up gasoline from major oil refiners and delivers it to stations in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and Missouri How it grew: When gas prices topped $4 per gallon ...

The number of local residents seeking work was up for a sixth consecutive month in April for most of Chicago's north, northwest and western suburbs.

Independence Grove Beach offers a place to swim on a hot summer day. Courtesy of Chip Williams Sophie Druckman of Morton Grove tests her agility on a spider web of ropes, part of an animal movement climbing structure new this year in Kohl Children's Museum's Habitat Park exhibit.

The Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency are urging private well owners in parts of Fox Lake to have their wells tested for dry-cleaning solvent contaminants.