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A photo taken by rescuer John Kennedy during the rescue that awarded him and four others Arthur B. Hanson Rescue Medals. (Photo by John Kennedy)

Sailors honored for heroic September 2023 rescue in Wilmette

March 26, 2024 at 6:34 p.m.

The U.S. Sailing Association presented yachting’s highest honor to 5 local sailors, who last September rescued a man overboard under trying conditions. The ceremony was held at the Sheridan Shore...

Area dogs and their owners hunted for treat-filled eggs and had the opportunity to get their picture taken with the bunny during the Winnetka Park District’s Doggy Egg hunt. (Photo by Gina Grillo)

Dogs join in on the egg hunt at Winnetka Park District

March 26, 2024 at 3:51 p.m.

It’s in a dog’s nature to enjoy the hunt and a hunt for Easter eggs is no exception. The Winnetka Park District offered a seasonal mingling for area dogs and...

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Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Parish held their annual St. Patrick's Day Party on Saturday, March 16, from 6 to 11 p.m., in the OLPH Parking Lot. The event included an open bar, entertainment from the Glenview-based, Sheila Healy Academy of Irish Dance, (pictured here), music by local Irish band, Mad Irish and food available for purchase.(Gina Grillo)

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Men’s Club presents wee bit of fun for St. Patrick’s Day in Glenview

March 18, 2024 at 11:40 p.m.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Parish held their annual St. Patrick’s Day Party on Saturday, March 16, from 6 to 11 p.m., in the OLPH Parking Lot. Event Co-Chairs Brian...

Sixth to eighth grade student musicians performed at Saturday’s Young Persons’ Concert at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall in Evanston on March 9.

Evanston Symphony performs with District 65 students

March 11, 2024 at 7:21 p.m.

The beauty and enjoyment of creating music can be experienced at any age and the Evanston Symphony Orchestra is helping to inspire the next generation of musicians right here at...

Tan Hua Yao, 10-year-old Kathy Pan and Longping Pan - all from Northbrook - enjoy the Orchid Show of Wonders kick-off event Saturday, replete with big tent carnival music and fun house mirrors, at the Chicago Botanic Garden, creating the whimsical world of a circus full of blooms. Photo by Gina Grillo.

Chicago Botanic Garden celebrates 10 years of the Orchid Show

February 20, 2024 at 4:03 p.m.

Replete with big tent carnival music and fun house mirrors, the Orchid Show of Wonders kicked off on Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Chicago Botanic Garden creating the whimsical world...

Lily Welsh of Chicago has her first visit with Santa Claus at the St. Nicholas Festival in Evanston.

Santa shares the holiday spirit with Evanston residents at St. Nicholas Festival

December 6, 2023 at 2:50 p.m.

The St. Nicholas Festival, craft fair, tree and greenery sale is a 30-year tradition, community celebration and fundraising event that takes place in early December at the St. Nicholas Church...

Theo Turitz will play Bert alongside Riley Fenwick as Mary in Children's Theatre of Winnetka presents "Mary Poppins".

“Mary Poppins” celebrates nearly 50 years of Children’s Theater of Winnetka

November 14, 2023 at 5:01 p.m.

The nearly 50-year-old Children's Theatre of Winnetka takes audiences flying over the rooftops of London in their whimsical production of "Mary Poppins," opening Thursday, Nov. 16 through Nov. 19. This...

The "Indigenous Artists Facing the Camera" exhibit at the Block Museum of Art at Northwestern University.
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Indigenous portraits given spotlight at Block Museum of Art at Northwestern University

October 11, 2023 at 12:09 p.m.

Canadian artist, Rosalie Favell, says her photographic project, "Indigenous Artists Facing the Camera," is about giving visual voice to the present, documenting this moment in time and shining the light...

On Saturday, along Glenview Road, between Church and Pine Streets in downtown Glenview, Blocktoberfest offered a jam-packed line-up of live music, food and family entertainment.

Blocktoberfest in Downtown Glenview drew thousands to one of the community’s newest Fall festivals

October 2, 2023 at 4:03 p.m.

Linda Felter, chair of the Friends of Downtown Glenview says that Blocktoberfest is a newer event that has quickly become one of their largest, and most important local fall traditions....

Annabel Bittick (3) and Sam Bittick (7), of Glenview share a quiet moment on the Conestoga Wagon at The Grove during Grove Folk Fest on Sunday.

Grove Folk Fest in Glenview continues a 48-year tradition recognizing the rich history of the nature area

March 12, 2024 at 11:54 a.m.

The Grove Heritage Association gave visitors the chance to hug a tree, taste a hearty stew, and listen to folk music, all part of an autumn celebration in nature on...

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