30 Plungers Dive Into Freezing Lake Michigan Once an Hour For 24 hours at 7th Annual SUPER Plunge Thick-skinned thrill seekers from across Illinois will … Read more ›
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Community service
From the community
Special Olympics Illinois Tells Illinoisans To Go Jump in a Lake – 24 Times!
Crime
UPDATE: Seven arrested at Evanston Township High School after fight breaks out
Seven Evanston Township High School students were arrested Wednesday after a brawl in a school hallway. A fight broke out between two students at 11:49 … Read more ›
Family
From the community
The Plate Spinner Chronicles – Licensed to Survive
Despite our super hero aura, we working parents are mere humans. Still, if I had to choose one super power, I’d pick the ability to … Read more ›
News
Bad news budget: Quinn to call for prison, health care cuts
Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn will deliver a bad-news budget today, suggesting that Illinois close numerous prisons, mental health centers and social service offices, cut health … Read more ›
Business, News
Chicago area home sales up, prices down in Jan.
More homes were sold in the Chicago area last month than in any January since 2007, but prices continued to slide and additional declines are … Read more ›
News, Sports
Illinois high school swimming: Ben Miraski’s blog: New Trier swimming looks like team to beat
The swimming world might not be ready to hand the trophy to New Trier just yet, but the Trevians proved Saturday they are the team … Read more ›
News, Sports
Boys Basketball: Glenbrook South gaining momentum for postseason
Evanston Review reports: If Friday’s 70-65 loss to Evanston was the final home game for the Glenbrook South seniors, then it was a memorable one, … Read more ›
Government
Congressmen say mass transit will take hit under GOP bill
Illinois congressmen warned today that a major transportation bill being debated in Washington could cut into long-term funding for transportation projects in the Chicago area, … Read more ›
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From the community
Science Connections: Healing Cells May Contribute to the Severity of MS, Northwestern Researchers Find
by Anuja Vaidya/Medill News Service Mast cells that play a role in healing and protection against pathogens in the immune system may contribute to the … Read more ›
Community service
From the community
Evanston Lighthouse Rotary Club Community Service Grants
The Evanston Lighthouse Rotary Club is seeking proposals for projects and programs that meet the 2012-13 Community Service Theme: Support local organizations and programs that … Read more ›
