A historical canoe trip recounted the creation of the largest Civilian Conservation Corps project of the 1930s.
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Buehler Family Foundation donates to support free water safety tests and lessons for children at North Suburban YMCA.
Glencoe Natives have been named to the 7th annual “Double Chai in the Chi: 36 Under 36” list of Jewish movers and shakers in Chicago.
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North Suburban YMCA's 50th anniversary party will feature live music, food fest, and activities for all ages.
Cross-country team celebrates the abilities of those with physical challenges.
Sacred Heart in Winnetka and St. Philip the Apostle in Northfield will become Divine Mercy Parish, the archdiocese announced.
Friday's "stakeout" at the Green Bay Road Dunkin Donuts benefits local Special Olympic athletes.
“Though I'm far from home, I know there's only one reason I could be out here pursuing my dreams today. That reason is you.”
The new Patch Mayor program is recruiting local residents to let their neighbors know about events and issues in your town.
Northbrook Public Library to screen award-winning documentary with commentary from North Suburban YMCA Special Olympics swim team staff.
New Trier's 18th annual 5K charity run takes place April 22.
Carleton Washburne School held their first ever McTeacher's Night Fundraiser at the Winnetka McDonald's on Green Bay Rd.
The Archbishop of Chicago spoke about interreligious dialogue and the legacy of slavery Monday at North Shore Congregation Israel.
Nancy Dellamore created the Marvel Focus Desk, an innovative sit/stand classroom desk, to help children like her son succeed.
Faith in Plance and the local synagogue are partnering to expand the market for local small farmers.
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Halloween party bringss community together.
Residents who want to get rid of old garbage carts should put a "Remove" sign on their containers.
Hadley Institute and Hoffmann Commercial Real Estate create exhibit, drawing awareness to impact of vision loss.
Find trick-or-treat times and other Halloween-related events on Chicago’s North Shore.
Meet a lawyer who has dedicated her career to helping survivors, as local groups mark the start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month Sunday.
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Make your service selections for the new collection program before Oct. 16.
Local high school students organized school supply drives and a back-to-school party for children living in shelters.
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Junior League of Evanston-North Shore organizes its second annual event to extend book ownership to at-risk Chicagoland kids.
The Winnetka Park District's Fall Fest is set for Saturday, Sept. 16.
Rabbi Lisa Greene will be honored with a dinner at the Glencoe synagogue following Friday's services.
Meet the artists at a public reception on September 8.
It's the first time the Chicago Botanic Garden is hosting a corpse flower outdoors.
130 pairs of eclipse viewing glasses were distributed by the library before it learned they should not be used to look at the sun.
Bring up to six boxes of paper for securely shredding Aug. 26.
Balls flying from the village-run Glencoe Golf Club have done an estimated $9,000 damage to solar panels at the Chicago Botanic Garden.
Annual summer celebration on August 17 now features food samples from local eateries.
Colorful new murals and signs welcome visitors to YMCA.
The village will receive one of 25 grants for open space projects, ComEd and Openlands announced.
A Lake Forest resident and veteran of both the corporate and nonprofit worlds is the new head of the community center.