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From left, Amy Lindquist, Krista Mayer, Karen Rafeedie and Claire Hoppenworth, all from Wilmette, attend the ribbon cutting ceremony at the
Wilmette Theatre Nov. 5, 2021.

Wilmette Theatre reopens remodeled space with plans for movie screenings, live performances

November 9, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

The aroma of popcorn and moving pictures flashing across the big screen confirmed the updated Wilmette Theatre is back in business. Friends, neighbors and board members of the nonprofit organization...

Michael Margolis of Northbrook experiences the Halloween Railroad featuring model trains at the Highland Park Public Library event on Oct. 30, 2021.

Highland Park Public Library brings back Halloween Railroad tradition

November 2, 2021 at 2:46 p.m.

At Highland Park Public Library, the celebration of Halloween was set to the rhythm of the rails and the clickety clack of a train rumbling along the track of the...

Nolan Kim, from left, Lola Burr, Avery Kim and Mike Kim during the Linden Square Pumpkin Walk, a Halloween block party featuring trick-or-treating at area businesses, games, entertainment, and a petting zoo.

Linden Square merchants brings families out for Halloween fun in Wilmette

November 2, 2021 at 1:52 p.m.

Area families were invited to get their Halloween party on during Saturday's community costume party hosted by the Linden Square merchants. The Linden Square Pumpkin Walk was a contained event...

Front row, from left, Emory Hemmings, Reagan Hemmings, Caroline Nilan and Charlotte Nilan watch as B.J. Macias of Acrodazzle Entertainment creates balloon animals during Pumpkins in the Woods on Oct. 22, 2021.

Hubbard Woods in Winnetka transforms into a pumpkin patch for Halloween event

October 25, 2021 at 3:06 p.m.

Witches, goblins, ghouls and a superhero or two braved the October chill on Friday to see Hubbard Woods Park transformed into a pumpkin patch. Kyle Berg, superintendent of recreation for...

Mark Cleveland is an artist from Evanston who took part in the maker's market at the Fall Festival. Cleveland says he began painting scenes closer to home during the pandemic, his painting of Bennison's Bakery is pictured.

Evanston Fall Fest celebrates local artists, businesses

October 18, 2021 at 4:19 p.m.

Crisp autumn winds and golden leaves set the stage in Evanston as crowds took part in a Fountain Square block party Saturday. "Our philosophy is 'carpe diem,' seize every warm...

Evanston Hispanic Heritage Month Community Celebration at the Ecology Center on Oct. 9, 2021.

Evanston celebrates Hispanic heritage ‘in a more authentic and personal way’

October 12, 2021 at 1:56 p.m.

Colorful paper flags strung above the doorways at the Evanston Ecology Center on Saturday marked entry to an authentic community celebration of Hispanic heritage. Music, performance, food, arts and crafts,...

Vivid Art Gallery showcased works of local North Shore and Chicago-based artists during Art Attack on Oct. 1, 2021.

Art Attack highlights local artists and Winnetka’s Hubbard Woods district

October 5, 2021 at 5:10 p.m.

On the streets of Hubbard Woods Friday evening, falling leaves and smooth notes of jazz set the stage for browsing during the Art Attack event. Art Attack invited artists to...

Die Musikmeisters performed at noon, a lively German band that performs a repertoire of German polkas, waltzes, marches and other German dance and fold music, while strolling through the crowd during Blocktoberfest 2021, Saturday's family-friendly fall festival in Glenview.

Crowds enjoy being outside during Glenview’s second annual Blocktoberfest

October 4, 2021 at 3:05 p.m.

Lederhosen and dirndls were encouraged for Saturday's family-friendly fall festival, Glenview's largest communitywide event of 2021. Blocktoberfest was a collaboration between the Glenview Chamber of Commerce, Friends of Downtown Glenview,...

Wilmette Beach Bash was held on Sept. 18, 2021, as a fundraiser for local parks.

Wilmette Beach Bash celebrates end of summer while raising funds for local parks

September 21, 2021 at 3:21 p.m.

Under clear skies at Gillson Beach on Sept. 18, neighbors gathered for a shore-side celebration befitting the last Saturday night of summer. Wilmette Beach Bash 2021, a fundraising and friend...

Dr. Steven Eisenstein leads students at Karate for a Cause on Sept. 12, 2021.

Northbrook doctor works with Wilmette karate program to offer classes to those with Parkinson’s disease: ‘It gives us a little control’

September 20, 2021 at 4:30 p.m.

In the open fields of West Park in Wilmette Sunday morning, individuals with Parkinson's disease practiced karate holds alongside fellow martial arts practitioners from around the Chicago area. The event,...

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