Patch asks Wilmette residents to weigh in on President Obama's State of the Union address. Tell us in the comment section below.
President Barack Obama will give his State of the Union address at 8 p.m. CST Tuesday, Feb. 12.
Wilmette Park District wants to get feedback from parent-teacher organizations, senior citizens, young families or local Rotary groups.
In the 22 years since Nancy Bishop Langert's murder, her sister Jennifer Jenkins-Bishop has become a passionate control advocate.
Some politicians have shared their ideas of how to curb gun violence. Now we invite you to jump into the discussion and share your thoughts in the comment section.
Cardinal Francis George releases a strongly worded letter as the State Legislature moves closer to a vote on gay marriage.
Four of Wilmette's elections set for spring 2013 will be contested races.
The proposed $1.2 million plan would have added a gas pump, a drive-through car wash and a convenience store at 3501 Lake Avenue.
From a Wilmette man dying after falling through a glass coffee table to C.J. Arthur's closing, here are the top news from last year.
Village offices will also be closed on Christmas.
Lou Lang (D-Skokie) is hopeful that medical marijuana, or House Bill 0030, will pass this January, saying, "Nobody should fear the bill."
The proposed development would have five stories of luxury apartments and several thousand square feet of commercial space.
Released Thursday, the five-year American Community Survey offers detailed demographics from the Wilmette and Kenilworth communities.
Depending on your collection day, you should get your leaf piles out to the curb between today and Friday.
During an emergency, the system can call 60,000 phone numbers per hour. Is your number on the list?
The village received a $75,000 grant to provide a foundation for future infrastructure planning in Kenilworth's commercial areas and the Green Bay Road Corridor.
The village’s Municipal Service Committee members said the option would benefit the village as a whole.
A rundown of the local races that mattered most to Wilmette and Kenilworth.
The referendum would have shifted some decision-making abilities from the state to the local level by making the village a “home rule unit”.
This was the first year the village had an early voting location.
Incumbent Robyn Gabel will serve a second term.
Suburban Cook County voters have a grace period until Nov. 3, but they have to vote on-the-spot and follow these rules.
Pension-related amendment to state constitution on Nov. 6 ballot is confusing, catastrophic and fake reform, say foes and legal experts. What you need to know before you vote.
Here's where you can cast your ballot early, to avoid the rush on Election Day. You don't need an excuse--anyone can do it.
The piece criticized Gabel for failing to commit to pension reform.
The Democratic representative seeks reelection and talks about how she aims to fix Illinois' strained economy.
The Republican candidate sees a good deal wrong with the status quo and provides his ideas on how to shake things up.
The unexpected move comes as the Daily Herald endorses Schakowsky in the 9th Congressional District.
The Committee of the Whole will meet tonight to examine the proposed budget.
League of Women Voters’ forum is only face to face meeting between Schneider and Dold in 10th District. General Assembly and Lake County Board candidates debate too.
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there are officially 35 counts of salmonella illnesses in 19 states, the greatest are in California and Texas. The FDA reports a "fast-moving outbreak" of salmonella-induced sickness.
If you have a question for the candidates, submit it in the comments section below and it could be asked during the televised Oct. 16 Town Hall Presidential Debate.
Cook County Commissioner Larry Suffredin is encouraging township residents to appeal their property tax assessments by October 16.
The deadline is Oct. 9 for voter registration in Illinois; here are lots of options to register. You can also sign up as a deputy registrar.
Appointments are necessary and there is a $25 fee.