For music students and performers who are blind, learning to read braille music is essential. For those who are sighted and want to learn about … Read more ›
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Children and family
From the community
Register your Four-Legged Friend for the Doggy Egg Hunt
Sign up your family dog for the Winnetka Park District’s Inaugural Doggy Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 31. The under 30 lb. party will be … 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
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 ›
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 ›
Children and family
From the community
56th Annual Pancake Festival to Benefit Bernie's Book Bank
On Saturday, March 3rd, the Village Presbyterian Church in Northbrook will be hosting its 56th Annual Pancake Festival. Last year, more than 700 people attended. … Read more ›
Schools
From the community
North Shore Country Day Upper School Service – Project Linus
Upper School students handmade fleece blankets in their advisories to benefit Project Linus. Community Service members prepared the material by cutting off rough edges and … 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 ›
Business
From the community
Kamp Gallery–Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The Winnetka-Northfield Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony on February 15, 2012 at Kamp Gallery, 996 Green Bay Road. Kamp Gallery recently relocated … Read more ›
Home and garden
From the community
Chicago Flower & Garden Show Welcomes Group Tours
Chicago Flower & Garden Show Welcomes Group ToursMarch 10-18, 2012 ~ Navy Pier CHICAGO (Feb. 20, 2012) – Group tours are a great way to … Read more ›
