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Winnetka, Illinois is located in Cook County. Zip codes in Winnetka, IL include 60093. The median home price in Winnetka is $1,275,000. More Winnetka information.

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Tuesday | Glenview Announcements

Jansen garden showcased in Glenview's annual garden walk

"Last weekend I was out here eight to 10 hours a day," said Jansen, a 10-year member of the Glenview Gardeners.

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Tuesday | Daily Herald

Jamie Sotonoff and Dann Gire New Trier grad breaks into mansion for Coppola film

New Trier High School graduate Katie Chang, right, joins co-stars Israel Broussard and Claire Vivien in director Sofia Coppola's "The Bling Ring."

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Wed Jun 12, 2013

OakLeaves

'Bling Ring' star at home on red carpet

With little more on her actor's resume than some children's shows at the Winnetka Community Center and a musical at New Trier, 18-year-old Katie Chang has made a very auspicious movie debut.

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Thu Jun 06, 2013

Glenview Announcements

Police Blotter

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

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Wed Jun 05, 2013

WIFR

GOP's Rauner Says He's Running for Ill. Governor

In a video posted on his website, Rauner says Illinois is in a financial mess. He says the state needs a political outsider to fix things.

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Evanston Review

Heart of the North Shore: Take it outside, 10 patios to enjoy

But that just makes good weather seem all the better especially in June, glorious June, when it's warm, but not too humid, and blossoming trees and flowers are all around.

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Tue May 28, 2013

Patch.com

Juice Bar Coming to Downtown Winnetka

True Juice will be bringing organic, made-to-order juices and smoothies to downtown Winnetka by the end of June.

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Patch.com

Winnetka ZBA to Vote on Historic Gage House in June

John O'Brien, owner of the historic lakefront Gage House, has been working with Winnetka preservationists and wants to save the ornate front facade of the house but he needs a zoning variation that would spare the asymmetrical front facade by moving it back 45 feet into the property and 42 inches into a side yard, Chicago Tribune reported.

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Thu May 23, 2013

Patch.com

North Shore Memories of Laurie Dann's Violent Rampage

It seems hard to believe that there was a time when the term "school shooting" hadn't entered our vernacular.

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Wed May 22, 2013

Stars and Stripes

Illinois veterans reflect on those who didn't come home

When Frank White was 23 years old, he was on a ship in the South Pacific, wishing away the torpedoes and kamikazes.

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Patch.com

New Business Round-up: See What's Opened This Spring

Romantika Lingerie Boutique Spices up Downtown Winnetka :The new lingerie store features a variety of gifts, whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just want every day to be a little more exciting.

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Patch.com

Hubbard Woods Could Soon Have 12 New Flower Boxes at Intersections

Winnetka officials are expected to approve 12 new flower planter boxes at cost of $7,900 for intersections in Hubbard Woods as part of a broader effort to spruce up Winnetka business districts , Chicago Tribune reported.

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Pioneer Local

Winnetka sisters lend their voices to Misericordia

On Greek Orthodox Easter, May 5, the Prodromos family of Winnetka naturally wore their Sunday best.

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Tue May 21, 2013

Daily Herald

Jamie sotonoff and Dann Gire Eve from 'Days' still a tough girl from suburbs

Charlotte Ross, right, who grew up in Glencoe and Winnetka, poses with her fellow stars on the new VH1 series "Hit the Floor." Charlotte Ross, an alumna of New Trier High School, poses with "Hit the Floor" co-star Kimberly Elise.

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The Doings Weekly

Dann rampage remembered 25 years later

May 20, 1988 is the day that many North Shore residents say their faith in the safety of their children's school was damaged.

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Patch.com

Police: Children's Bike Stolen from Skokie School

Cannabis Activity John A. Wirt, 20, of Winnetka and Ryan Elias, 19, of Northbrook were cited for possession of cannabis on May 13 on the 700 block of Lincoln Ave., Winnetka Police reports state.

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Patch.com

New Trier Senior in Coppola's Latest Movie

Katie Chang, a New Trier High School senior, plays a party girl in Sofia Coppola's latest movie The Bling Ring , which opens next month , Chicago Tribune reported.

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Mon May 20, 2013

Patch.com

Proposed Stormwater Fee in Winnetka, Would Be Among Highest in U.S.

Winnetka residents could have an average annual stormwater utility fee of about $360-among the highest of such fees in the country- if Winnetka council members approve a $41 million stormwater management plan at its meeting next week , Chicago Tribune reported.

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Patch.com

Police: Woman Reports that Dog Urinated on Children

Theft Under $500 A resident on the 700 block of Apple Tree Ln. reported that three potted plants were taken from his from his front porch, Glencoe Public Safety reports state.

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