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Local news for Winnetka, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

2 hrs ago | Albany Democrat-Herald

Don't let panic attacks scare you

When he had a near-accident on a highway about 10 years ago, Larry Anthony's whole body reacted: He broke into a cold sweat, his heart was racing, he was shaking.

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6 hrs ago | Albany Democrat-Herald

Don't let panic attacks scare you

When he had a near-accident on a highway about 10 years ago, Larry Anthony's whole body reacted: He broke into a cold sweat, his heart was racing, he was shaking.

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Fri Jul 25, 2008

Chicago Sun-Times

Some fear fluoride, too

When fluoride was first put into drinking water, most welcomed it as the boon it was.

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Related Topix: Evanston, IL, Chicago Metro, Glenview, IL

Wed Jul 23, 2008

Sun-Times News Group

Cost, dust among parent concerns

The idea of renovating New Trier's Winnetka campus is a touchy issue. For one, the cost of constructing a new building could equate to an increase of $583 to $753 per every $10,000 in taxes.

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Mon Jul 21, 2008

Inside Bay Area

Dave Newhouse: 'Flag lady' proudly shows her colors

The flag lady's array of American flags are displayed on her back patio in the Oakland hills.

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Related Topix: Chicago (University of Illinois System), University of Illinois System

The Highland Park News

Updated 7/18: Glencoe police continue search for jewelry robber

An investigation into a jewelry theft of close to $1 million from a private residence, one of the top five thefts in Glencoe history, is still ongoing, police officials said Friday.

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Related Topix: Glencoe, IL, Chicago Metro, Wilmette, IL

Sat Jul 19, 2008

Sun-Times News Group

Stage Left's Heckman is next at Next

Evanston's Next Theatre Company has named Kevin Heckman of Evanston as its new managing director.

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Related Topix: Highland Park, IL, Palatine, IL, Evanston, IL, Arts, Poetry, Northwestern University, Entertainment

Thu Jul 17, 2008

Sun-Times News Group

$400 million to demolish, build new New Trier

After more than four months of study, recommendations for renovating New Trier High School's Winnetka campus ranged from $255.8 to $396.3 million.

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Related Topix: Northfield, IL

The Highland Park News

Updated 7/15: Fell project delayed

For the Fell property developers, it was the second delay. The Winnetka Zoning Board of Appeals was forced to postpone a July 14 meeting because of a lack of quorum.

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Tue Jul 15, 2008

Winnetka Talk

Updated 7/9: Library slips up on tax levy

The Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District might have blown an opportunity to bring in almost half a million dollars during the last three years because it did not take advantage of a voter-approved tax ...

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Related Topix: Northfield, IL, Libraries

Sun Jul 13, 2008

Winnetka Talk

Updated 7/11: Long line forms for new iPhones

By CHRIS LAFORTUNE AND JOHN P. HUSTON clafortune@pioneerlocal.com, jhuston@pioneerlocal.com About 40 people remained waiting in the early morning sun Friday when Oak Park's AT&T store announced it had run out ...

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Related Topix: Chicago Metro, iPhone

Fri Jul 11, 2008

KWQC-TV Davenport

Food bank in affluent area needs help

The staff at a food bank that serves affluent communities like Wilmette, Winnetka and Glencoe say they have seen a surge in people in need of basic food supplies.

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Related Topix: Wilmette, IL

Thu Jul 10, 2008

WLS-TV Chicago

New Trier improvements could cost $400M

A north suburban school board has a multi-million dollar decision to make. Should it renovate the historic century-old campus of New Trier High School in Winnetka or build a brand new one? It's a decision that ...

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Related Topix: Northfield, IL, Chicago Metro

Sun-Times News Group

Updated 7/9: New Trier grad gets probation

A former New Trier High School senior who hacked into the school's computer system to check his class ranking was sentenced today to one year of court supervision and ordered to perform 50 hours of community ...

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Related Topix: Cook County, IL, Wheeling, IL

Wed Jul 09, 2008

Chicago Magazine

Stationery and Gifts in Lincoln Park

Since opening last September, Elizabeth Grace Paperie and Gifts has quickly become a must destination for brides-to-be and hostesses alike.

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Related Topix: Wedding, France, Europe, World News, Chicago Metro

Mon Jul 07, 2008

Winnetka Talk

Updated 7/7: Chicagoan charged in aggravated battery

A 17-year-old Chicago man was charged with aggravated battery early Sunday in the shooting of a juvenile after an apparent dispute in the parking lot behind Burger King, at 1829 Dempster St.

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Related Topix: Chicago Metro, Cook County, IL, Skokie, IL, Evanston, IL

Winnetka Talk

Updated 7/7: Area athlete hurt in Mo. accident

Former College of Lake County baseball player and Warren Township High School athlete Nathan Hartman was seriously injured Friday when the Gurnee man struck his head while riding a personal watercraft on Lake ...

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Related Topix: Lake County, IL, Gurnee, IL

Sun Jul 06, 2008

Winnetka Talk

Updated 7/6: Warrant issued for husband of woman stabbed

Police are asking for help finding a man accused of murdering his wife near a Lincolnshire resort Saturday afternoon.

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Related Topix: Waukegan, IL, Lincolnshire, IL, Libertyville, IL, Lake County, IL

Sat Jul 05, 2008

Gifts & Decorative Accessories

Remembering Eben Morgan

Eban Morgan, former president of Pickard China passed away on June 7 at his home in Winnetka, IL.

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Thu Jul 03, 2008

Winnetka Talk

Updated 7/3: Lake Zurich residents charged for pot possession

Approximately 12.5 pounds of marijuana were confiscated from a Lake Zurich home.

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Related Topix: Lake Zurich, IL, Lake County, IL

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