By Dan Leonard, Assistant Golf ProfessionalWinnetka Golf Club We arranged to meet at the 10th tee on a sun-drenched Thursday afternoon. Just the day before, … Read more ›
Opinion
From the community
"God Bless You, Mrs. Koppelman"
In celebration of National Teacher Appreciation Week (May 7-11) I sat down to write a letter to my favorite teacher. In a way, I could … Read more ›
From the community
The Game of our Lives
by Tom Gullen, Superintendent of FacilitiesWinnetka Ice Arena, a facility of the Winnetka Park District Our story begins a few years back with my old … Read more ›
From the community
Momma Cuisine: Visiting WGN Midday News
Last Wednesday April 11, 2012, I was a guest on the WGN Midday News Lunchbreak segment with anchor Dina Biar, showcasing some of my Great … Read more ›
Back Talk: Talkin’ ’bout my generation
TribLocal and The Mash, the Chicago Tribune’s weekly newspaper and website serving teenagers in the city and suburbs, recently asked area high school students about … Read more ›
From the community
Hey, Wall Street Occupiers – there's enough blame to go around
I know a lot of people who are facing serious financial trials and tribulations that would make teeth grind in the most pacifistic Wall Street … Read more ›
From the community
SWANCC: Business as Usual
The Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) recently hired a new executive director just months after the former executive director was charged with … Read more ›
From the community
Protecting taxpayers from abuse
Municipalities are struggling more than ever to provide the services needed to maintain safe, thriving communities in the wake of high unemployment rates, increased foreclosures … Read more ›
From the community
Op-Ed: Increasing Disabled Housing While Decreasing State’s Debt
By Leo Kirwan When you hear Illinois state budget, what’s the first word that comes to mind? Over-extended? Disastrous? Crisis? What if our State could … Read more ›
From the community
The grace of nature, at a hive near you
Most days, my family seeks solace at The Morton Arboretum. It’s also the summer home to three million bees and more. So, I thought I’d … Read more ›
