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CCI students bowling with Warming House students at Wilmette Bowling.

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International Student Exchange Summer Program

By Darryl | May 10 at 4:04 p.m.

Come by the Wilmette French market on Saturday to learn about opportunities to host an exchange student from Spain this summer. This summer marks the … Read more ›

The St. Joseph School Concert Band got the crowd singing along at their recent performance.

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St. Joseph School Band performs for Mather

By Patricia Riedman Yeager | May 2 at 5:45 p.m.

By Annie Foley In April the St. Joseph School Concert Band made their touring debut, when they performed for the residents of Wilmette retirement living … Read more ›

Book Discussion Leader Judy Levin led a discussion of Ann Patchett's "State of Wonder"

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Book Discussion Leader Judy Levin Discusses "State of Wonder"

By Barbara Goodman | April 25 at 1:05 p.m.

On April 23 at 7:00 p.m., well-known local book discussion facilitator and reviewer Judy Levin led a lively discussion of Ann Patchett’s “State of Wonder” … Read more ›

Field Museum Curator Alaka Wali. Photo by John Weinstein

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Field Museum Curator Discusses "The Amazon's Hidden Peoples"

By Barbara Goodman | April 25 at 12:54 p.m.

On April 17, Alaka Wali, Curator at the Field Museum of Natural History, talked about “Seekers of Refuge: The Amazon’s Hidden Peoples” at the Wilmette … Read more ›

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Bridal Fair at the Kenilworth Club Sunday April 22 from 1-4 pm

By Lisa Lauren | April 13 at 5:11 p.m.

The Kenilworth Club is hosting a Bridal Fair on Sunday, April 22 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Plan your entire wedding from invitations, wedding gowns, … Read more ›

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Links Medical Director Honored as Teacher, Community Leader

By Erschel DeLeon | March 7 at 1:08 p.m.

Loren Hutter, MD, a Wilmette resident, has been the volunteer medical director of Links – North Shore Youth Health Service since 1995, a Board member … Read more ›

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VILLAGE TREASURE HOUSE has exciting news to share!

By Village Treasure House | Feb. 7 at 2:31 p.m.

With record sales in 2011, Village Treasure House Board granted $175,000 to local nonprofit organizations serving women and families in crises. Founded in 1995, Village … Read more ›

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"A History of Chicago's O'Hare Airport" – Book Release

By Michael Branigan | Jan. 20 at 4:55 p.m.

“A History of Chicago’s O’Hare Airport” – BOOK RELEASE The name Michael Branigan is now synonymous with Chicago history. At first glance, you may think … Read more ›

Chris Cole of Wilmette (left) and Cindy Fuller of Winnetka, became expert gift-wrappers when more than 30 volunteers from Kenilworth Union Church helped out Monday, Dec. 19, at Bethel New Life’s Christmas Store on Chicago’s West Side. The 32-year-old non-profit group collects quality donated goods from which 700 needy families select their family’s gifts, purchasing them at steep discounts. “Shoppers were grateful to get help instead of a handout,” said an organizer.

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Kenilworth Union Church Volunteers Help Low-Income Shoppers Buy Family Christmas Gifts

By James Graham | Dec. 21, 2011 at 5:56 p.m.

KENILWORTH, Ill. – More than 30 volunteers organized by Kenilworth Union Church traveled to Chicago’s West Side Monday, Dec. 19, to support a program that … Read more ›

Executive Director Brian Floriani distributes books to Chicago Preschool Academy

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Get Ready, Get Set, Get Voting for Bernie's Book Bank!

By Catherine Driscoll | Oct. 3, 2011 at 1:11 p.m.

Bernie's Book Bank, a non-profit based in Lake Forest, has been recognized as a nominee for the Chicago Sun-Times Charity Trust Sun Shine Project, a … Read more ›

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