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People were soaking up the sun in advance of the Memorial Day weekend on May 24 at Gillson Park Beach in Wilmette. (John P. Huston, Tribune reporter)

Lakefront communities work to address bacteria issues for swimmers

If a Lake Michigan beach is closed due to bacteria levels, people who swam the day before are the ones who should worry. It takes … Read more ›

News, Sports

Best Buy Classic brings hoops talent from all over the nation to the area

More than 300 basketball teams from across the country will invade the north and northwest suburbs for the Best Buy Chicago Classic. The tournament runs … Read more ›

Arts
Asian arts, cultures, and cuisines were showcased at the “Taste of Asia” Celebration on May 6 at the North Suburban YMCA. Pictured: Visitors to the booth of the Chinese-American Museum of Chicago at the 2012 Taste of Asia
From the community

North Suburban YMCA Hosts Taste of Asia

Annual Event Celebrated Diverse Asian Cuisines and Cultures The 2012 “Taste of Asia” festival, held on Sunday, May 6, drew a huge crowd to the … Read more ›

Community service
Jill Narens, UPS Central Region Security Director and North Suburban YMCA Board Member, presents a grant of $25,000 from The UPS Foundation to Howard Schultz, Executive Director/CEO of the NSYMCA.
From the community

North Suburban YMCA Receives $25,000 Grant from The UPS Foundation

The North Suburban YMCA has received a $25,000 grant from The UPS Foundation, the charitable arm of UPS (NYSE: UPS). The grant will fund Y … Read more ›

Community service
:  The North Suburban YMCA’s 6th Annual Strong Kids Fundraiser exceeded expectations, generating over $250,000 in financial assistance. Pictured are Matt Brennan, President of the Y Board,; Pat Widmar, First Bank of Highland Park; Steven Elisco, Elisco Design, and Howard Schultz, Executive Director/CEO of the NSYMCA.
From the community

North Suburban YMCA 6th Annual Ken & Alta Thiel Strong Kids Fundraising Dinner Raises $250,000 for Financial Assistance Fund

With 360 guests in attendance, the North Suburban YMCA’s Ken & Alta Thiel Strong Kids Fundraising Dinner exceeded expectations by raising a record $250,000 to … Read more ›

Schools
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GBS Math Team ranked 13th in state

The Glenbrook South Math Team finished 13th at the ICTM Math Team State Competition on May 5. As a team, GBS won the Richard Rhoad … Read more ›

Entertainment
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From the community

Industry’s Leading Painted Comic Book Artist, Alex Ross, Receives the 2012 Distinguished Alumnus Award from Chicago’s Prestigious American Academy of Art

(CHICAGO, May 16, 2012) – The American Academy of Art has named 1989 graduate Alex Ross – one of today’s most accomplished and famous comic-book … Read more ›

Schools
Willowbrook PTO and students held a bake sale on May 3, raising $400 to help fund research for autism.
From the community

Willowbrook School Raises Funds for Autism Awareness

Willowbrook School staff, PTO members, and students recently raised $1,600 to help fund research for autism. A group of 23 Willowbrook staff members dubbed "Team … Read more ›

Schools
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District 30's Summer School Program Begins June 11

It's not too late to sign up for District 30's Summer School, which begins Monday, June 11 at Maple School, 2370 Shermer Road, Northbrook. Summer … Read more ›

Children and family, Entertainment, Seasonal
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Top 10 things to do this weekend

Concert to Benefit DuPage Habitat for Humanity’s First Ever Women Build Initiative DuPage Habitat for Humanity, a local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, will … Read more ›