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Julia Bikbova adjusts the uniform of Stepan Borozinets, a highly decorated Russian air force pilot during World War II, at the Skokie library on May 8. The Russian veterans were celebrating on the eve of "Victory Day," May 9, the date many Russians celebrate the end of the war and the defeat of the Nazis. (Brian L. Cox / Special to the Tribune.)

Former Soviet vets of World War II want to reconnect with their American allies

By Brian L. Cox | May 9 at 1:05 p.m.

Like many military veterans, Stepan Borozinets can tell hair-raising stories of combat. Borozinets, 89, a highly decorated pilot in the Soviet air force during World … Read more ›

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Weinberg, of Glencoe, and Cynthia Gottlieb, of Oakbrook, actively represent the Gottlieb family in hospital affairs.
From the community

Glencoe Resident Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Namesake Hospital

By Loyola University Health System | Nov. 3, 2011 at 10:15 a.m.

Gottlieb Memorial Hospital is welcoming members of the community, local dignitaries and invited guests as it recognizes the 50th anniversary of its founding. A public … Read more ›

The Malott Japanese Garden at the Chicago Botanic Garden
From the community

Beyond Japan: Japanese Gardens in North America Through the Lens of the Midwest

By Julie McCaffrey | Sep. 7, 2011 at 3:55 p.m.

Saturday, September 24, 7 – 8 p.m.Seminar Room, Plant Science Center, Kendal Brown, Ph.D., professor, California State University Long BeachThis lecture explores the 150-year history … Read more ›

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In their own words: TribLocal contributors reflect on 9/11

By Patrick W. Rollens | Sep. 6, 2011 at 10:06 a.m.

Sept. 11, 2001, dawned bright and clear, but before the day was out indelible memories had been etched into our collective consciousness. For the 10-year … Read more ›

A Journey In Time
From the community

Township Publishes “A Journey in Time” A Historical Account of New Trier Township

By New Trier Township Government | July 11, 2011 at 4:13 p.m.

In celebration of New Trier Township’s 160th Anniversary, the Township has published a history booklet that spans from its origins in 1850 to the present … Read more ›

Josh Carl has big plans to make the Joy of the Game huge for local residents while keeping high profile events at the facility. (Jeff Vorva/Tribune)

Sky is the limit for Josh Carl, Joy of the Game

By Jeff Vorva | May 5, 2011 at 2:35 p.m.

When Josh Carl was a junior basketball star, he brought a lot of joy to Glenbrook North fans when he helped get the Spartans down … Read more ›

Geoffrey Baer will keynote the Township's Annual Meeting
From the community

Geoffrey Baer, multiple Emmy Award-winning producer and program host for WTTW Channel 11, to keynote New Trier Township Annual Meeting

By New Trier Township Government | March 16, 2011 at 12:47 p.m.

The history of the North Shore takes center stage at the New Trier Township Annual Town meeting on April 12th when North Shore native Geoffrey … Read more ›