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2021 In Glenview: Patch Looks Back
A timeline of some of the top stories we covered during the past calendar year.
GLENVIEW, IL — As journalists, we attempt to cover the important stories that readers care about each and every day. The past year has been filled with many of them in Glenview and the nearby area. We look back at a few while also preparing for what's ahead in 2022.
JANUARY
- Free Coronavirus Testing Site Opens In Glenview
- Glenview Groups Receive Environmental Sustainability Awards
- Glenview's Family Video Closing Remaining Stores
- Newborn Baby Found Abandoned In Glenview: Police
- 9 Felony Sexual Assault Charges For Glenview Lawyer: Police
- Man Accused Of Involuntary Sexual Servitude Of Glenview Minor
- Busey Bank Acquires Glenview State Bank In $191M Merger
- Glenview Schools Get $2.7M In Coronavirus Relief Funding
FEBRUARY
- Baby Abandoned At Nursing Home: Mom Charged With Attempted Murder
- 'Careless Smoking' Blamed For Valentine's Day Building Fire
- McAlister's Deli Opens Glenview Location
- No New Coronavirus Deaths Last 2 Weeks In Glenview
- Glenview Students Named Presidential Scholar Candidates
45.4 inches of snow fell on Glenview since the start of 2021, including Monday's storm! Our crews continue to remove snow piles at intersections and haul it to Community Park West, and plow sidewalks along arterial roads. Thank you for your patience. pic.twitter.com/gZg3Hf6vfw
— Village of Glenview (@GlenviewVillage) February 19, 2021
MARCH
- GBS Student Organizes 'Save Station 13' Rally In Glenview
- Coronavirus Vaccine Helpers: Glenview Group Finds Appointments
- Home Of Ex-Bulls Coach Collins Hits Market In Glenview
- Village Reverses Course On Fire Station Decision In Glenview
- Death Of 3-Year-Old Under Investigation In Glenview
- Pritzker Announces $513K Transportation Grant To Glenview
- Glenview's Wiseacre Farm To Be Featured On History Channel
- Author Searching For Glenview Family Of World War II Soldier
During the month of April, Glenview Police Officers can wear this special patch in support of #AutismAwareness. Patches can be purchased for $11, send an email of interest to glenviewfop174@gmail.com. All proceeds from the sales of these patches will benefit Autism charities. pic.twitter.com/MN9SGoOvs3
— GlenviewILPD (@GlenviewILPD) March 31, 2021
APRIL
- Election Results: Good Night For Unite Glenview Slate
- Glenview Toddler Needs Expensive Treatment For Rare Leukemia
- ArcLight Cinemas Closes Glenview Theater, National Locations
- Glenview Trustee Seat Opens Up In May Following Election Results
- Glenview Diabetes Doctor Credited For FDA Label Change
- Village Awards $1.9M Road Resurfacing Bid To Arrow
MAY
- Best Pizza Place In Glenview: Readers Pick
- Frank Lloyd Wright House Set To Hit Auction Block In Glenview
- Best Burger Place In Glenview: Readers Pick
- Stolen Bulldog Safe As Arrests Made In Glenview Armed Robbery
- Fireworks Show A Go On Fourth Of July in Glenview
This week, Village crews cleaned approximately 10,500 feet of sanitary sewer main in Village Section #6. This section includes areas north of Glenview Rd between Shermer Rd and Lehigh Ave. Learn more about the water & sanitary sewer maintenance programs @ https://t.co/EInQCOhZYE pic.twitter.com/3Zr1PQYyyu
— Village of Glenview (@GlenviewVillage) May 28, 2021
JUNE
- National Merit Scholar From Glenview Announced
- $2M Road Improvement Project Proposed By Schneider For Glenview
- Glenview Park Foundation Donates $63K In Scholarships To Families
- Live Theater Set To Return At New Venue In Glenview
- For The Love Of The Game: Buddy Ball Brings Players Together
- Woman Hit With Rock: Attempted Murder Charge For Glenview Man
- Bland Named Village Trustee In Glenview
Congratulations to Trustee Jim Bland who was appointed to the Village Board at last night’s meeting! pic.twitter.com/KtR6NiUQw7
— Village of Glenview (@GlenviewVillage) June 30, 2021
JULY
- Homicide Investigation: Man Dies From Gunshot Wounds In Glenview
- Glenbrook South Principal Lauren Fagel Resigns
- GBS'S Korompilas Makes All-State Baseball Team
- Glenview Homicide Victim's Name Released
- Death Sentence For Man Charged In 1993 Paccacio Killing
- Witnessing History: Glenview Native Covering Bucks' NBA Title Run
- West Nile Virus Positive Mosquitoes Found In Glenview
- Atria Glenview Gets New Name, Owner
- First-Ever Citizens Academy Planned For Village Of Glenview
- Bronze Medalist: Glenview's Smoliga Helps Swim Team Win
AUGUST
- Schneider Pushes Senate To Fix 'Bottleneck' Glenview Intersection
- Major Retailers Requiring Masks In Glenview
- Student Starts Petition For Partial E-Learning In District 225
- Glenview Company Makes Fastest-Growing List
- Description Of Car In Fatal Glenview Hit-And-Run Released
- National Champions: Glenview Blaze 12U Wins Title In Cooperstown
Congratulations to Officer Sojda, Officer Bowman, Officer Zaia and Officer Betz on your swearing-in! Welcome to the @GlenviewILPD ! https://t.co/AIhuCQWlXu
— Village of Glenview (@GlenviewVillage) August 25, 2021
SEPTEMBER
- Best Schools: Glenbrook District 225 Ranked No. 2 In U.S.
- 14 Glenview Students Named 2022 National Merit Semifinalists
- Glenview Library Receives $65K Grant For Improvements
- Village Implements Community Engagement Plan
OCTOBER
- Arrest Made In Fatal Glenview Hit-And-Run From August
- Linneman Street Project Concludes With Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
- 9 Glenview Schools Among Best For Grades K-8: U.S. News
- Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck By Car In Glenview
- Glenview Receives $6.4M From American Rescue Plan
- Britton Shares Throat Cancer Diagnosis
Thank you @GlenviewVillage Fire Dept for refreshing our fire safety skills! #stopdroproll (not just a dance move) #WeAreD34 #PREagles pic.twitter.com/AJ5l3vkqks
— PR 3 West Is Best! (@PR3WestIsBest1) October 18, 2021
NOVEMBER
- Trapped Coyote: Injured Animal Seen Around Glenview
- Coming Soon: Village Board Approves Development Of Movie Theater
- Training Like The Pros: Glenbrook South Using MIT-Developed Tech
- Glenbrook Hospital Earns High Mark In Leapfrog's Hospital Grades
- Glenview Park District Purchases Land from Avoca School District
- Shattered Hearts: Family, Friends Remember Glenview Native
- Body Of Missing Glenview Native Found In Chicago River
- Beat The Boys: Glenview All-Girls Flag Football Nears Victory
- Glenview Village Board Set To End Glen TIF Early
We’re live from @GlenPubLib for State of the Village! pic.twitter.com/AqNdF1wsvN
— Village of Glenview (@GlenviewVillage) November 4, 2021
DECEMBER
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