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Durbin named to House-Senate panel on transportation bill

April 24 at 7:41 p.m.

Illinois will have a seat at the table when an important U.S. House-Senate panel meets to hash out the next national transportation funding bill. U.S. … Read more ›

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Park District says no to Prairie Style cottage linked to Frank Lloyd Wright

By John P. Huston | April 17 at 11:59 a.m.

With the future of a Prairie Style cottage designed by a Frank Lloyd Wright associate in jeopardy, a Wilmette Park District committee has shut the … Read more ›

Eugenia Meltzer stands in front of her “Prairie-esque” home in Winnetka, which she and her husband bought 15 years ago and renovated. Meltzer said she opposes redevelopment that clashes with the existing character of a neighborhood, and is proud to own a nearly 60-year-old house. (John P. Huston, Tribune reporter)

Special Report: Tearing down the North Shore

April 17 at 7:00 a.m.

By John P. Huston and Diana Novak / TribLocal reporters As the real estate economy struggles to regain its footing amid record-low interest rates and … Read more ›

An historic former pig farmer's house at 603 Elm St. was demolished in 2005, but its developer altered his original plan to rebuild a new home more in keeping with the neighborhood's character. (John P. Huston, Tribune reporter)

Special Report: Compromising on tear-downs

By John P. Huston | April 17 at 7:00 a.m.

Preservationists tried to persuade the owner of a Civil War-era Winnetka home not to demolish it in 2005. They failed. But when it came down … Read more ›

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle with Wilmette Resident Mark Weyermuller at the 2012 NT Township Meeting
From the community

New Trier Township Meeting 2012

By Mark Weyermuller | April 13 at 11:31 a.m.

Cook Country Board President Toni Preckwinkle was the guest speak on Thursday April 10, 2012 for the annual New Trier Township Annual Meeting. This event … Read more ›

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin with Wilmette resident Mark Weyermuller
From the community

Senator Dick Durbin Speaks at Kenilworth Union

By Mark Weyermuller | April 6 at 10:35 a.m.

Illinois Senator Dick Durbin spoke Wednesday night at Kenilworth Union Church in a town hall format. He spoke to about 80 people for about 20 … Read more ›

(Left to Right): Joey Stone of Chicago as Leading Player and Andrew Keltz of New York as Pippin; Photo Credit: ivarpix.com
From the community

The Music Theatre Company Presents PIPPIN – March 30 thru May 6, 2012

By Audrey Suffrin Public Relations, LLC | March 27 at 6:20 a.m.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Audrey Suffrin Public Relations, LLC 847.607.9559 Asuffrinpr@aol.com THE MUSIC THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTSPIPPINBY STEPHEN SCHWARTZ & ROGER O. HIRSONMarch 30 – May … Read more ›

From the community

Gillson beach fence suggestions

By Ryrie Pellaton | March 8 at 1:08 p.m.

Wow, am I thankful that we don't have anyone like Daniel Burnham here in Wilmette! Nothing should prevent the Park District Board members from their … Read more ›

Cook County Commissioner Beavers pleads not guilty

March 2 at 3:50 p.m.

Cook County Commissioner William Beavers has pleaded not guilty to federal tax charges that accuse him of diverting campaign money to personal use without paying … Read more ›

Chicago’s water rate hike causes ripples through suburbs

March 1 at 4:31 p.m.

When Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced plans to nearly double the rate Chicago charges its neighbors for Lake Michigan water, many suburbs began looking for cheaper … Read more ›

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