Children’s Theatre of Winnetka stages ‘Beauty and the Beast’
Siena Harper, 13, of Winnetka says she has always wanted to play a Disney Princess, but had to wait until 8th grade to be cast in the role of Belle...
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‘Light Up the Night’: Holiday decor, live entertainment spice up downtown Highland Park
The city of Highland Park turned up the switch on holiday spirit last weekend with its annual Light Up the Night event. Downtown festivities included a tree lighting, carriage rides,...
Winnetka marks Veterans Day with community-wide observance
Monday's Veterans Day observance was held at the Community House and offered a one-hour presentation and ceremony, sponsored by the Winnetka Park District, the village of Winnetka, the Winnetka Club,...
Lake Forest women’s shelter supported by ‘family’ of volunteers; ‘They are looking for a place to rest and heal’
Students from three high schools joined dozens of other volunteers who've become "like a family" for a fundraiser at the Gorton Community Center in Lake Forest for House of Peace,...
Mistletoe Market stirs early holiday spirit in Highland Park
Immaculate Conception Parish in Highland Park got a jump start on the holiday season with its Mistletoe Market, a craft and gift show with an almost 50-year history. More than...
Hayrides and ‘bone-collecting’ part of the ghoulish Halloween romp at Historic Wagner Farm
Golden afternoon sunlight and a blanket of autumn leaves provided the backdrop for a family Halloween celebration at the Historic Wagner Farm Sunday in Glenview. With a pre-registered capacity crowd...
Young sailors take to Lake Michigan for Halloween Regatta in Lake Forest
More than 230 young sailors suited up to brave wind levels of up to 18 knots on Lake Michigan during the 19th annual Halloween Spectacular Regatta in Lake Forest. This...
‘Home and Away’ exhibit highlights the work of Wilmette photographers locally and across the globe
Photographers often find inspiration creating images in exotic locales that stimulate their senses and quest for adventure. Here in Wilmette, in celebration of Arts Awareness Month, the village's Human Relations...
Art changes hands at annual benefit sale for Art Center Highland Park
At the Art Center Highland Park, art is meant to be shared -- literally -- with new owners. The 31st annual Recycled Art Sale Benefit opened with a preview party...
Winnetka Park District gets into the early Halloween spirit with Haunted Trail
As October winds rustled through the trees, area residents gathered for a pre-Halloween celebration of all things spooky at the Haunted Trail of Winnetka Saturday. The annual Winnetka Park District...