Name: Historical Murders of the North Shore: Justice and Mysteries
Start: 2026-10-01T17:00:00-05:00
Location: Hadley

Hadley

Join the Winnetka Historical Society as we explore some of the North Shore's most gripping murder cases from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. From crimes that ended in justice to mysteries that remain unsolved, discover the stories behind both infamous and largely forgotten cases.
The event is free to the public but registration is required.Register here: <a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/jub9t8g" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/jub9t8g</a>

Local Event: Historical Murders of the North Shore: Justice and Mysteries

Cook County

Rachel Barnes

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Winnetka-Glencoe

Illinois

Historical Murders of the North Shore: Justice...

Join the Winnetka Historical Society as we explore some of the North Shore's most gripping murder cases from the late...

Historical Murders of the North Shore: Justice and Mysteries

This 75-minute walking tour takes participants to some of the oldest structures still standing in the village, as well as a few 20th century gems, on the historic east side of the village. The tour begins at the corner of Maple and Pine Streets and follows a loop south and back north along Maple, Oak, Elm, Spruce, and Pine Streets. The tour runs from 4-5:15pm.Register here: <a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/2cj6g9w" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/2cj6g9w</a>

Local Event: Historic Gems of the East Side Walking Tour

Historic Gems of the East Side Walking Tour

This 75-minute walking tour takes participants to some of the oldest structures still standing in the village, as well as a few...

The Book Stall

The Book Stall is thrilled to welcome to the store our friend Lindsay Currie&nbsp;on Tuesday, September 15 at 4:30 pm for an after-school discussion featuring her new book, The Secret Bookstore Sleuth Society. From #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Mystery of Locked Rooms comes a thrilling middle-grade cozy mystery. In this exciting series starter, four best friends are trapped in a book-themed inn during an ice storm and they must use each of their special skills, as well as a few tips from an armchair-detective grandma, to figure out who killed one of the regular customers. We'll have refreshments and some fun bookstore sleuthing of our own! Ms. Currie will be in-conversation with Wendy Parris. This event is perfect for kids ages 9 to 12.&nbsp;

Lindsay Currie is a #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of mysteries for young readers, including the Delta Games series and It's Watching. She grew up on Nancy Drew and loves a good twisty tale. When she's not writing, Lindsay can generally be found looking for an adventure of her own. She loves researching forgotten history and recently relocated from Chicago to a 220 acre farm in downstate Illinois where she finally gets to see stars every night, and take hikes every day. For more information about Lindsay or her books, visit <a href="https://www.lindsaycurrie.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">lindsaycurrie.com</a>.&nbsp;
Wendy Parris grew up in the Midwest loving books and hoping to glimpse a ghost. After graduating from Northwestern University, she acted in Chicago storefront theaters, performed improv comedy, and freelanced in public relations. Now she writes spooky novels for kids. She is the author of JLG Gold Standard Selection Field of Screams and 2025 Illinois Reads pick Stage Fright. Wendy spoke on the benefits of middle grade horror at both the 2025 American Library Association Annual Conference and the 2025 National Council of Teachers of English Annual Convention. Visit her online at <a href="https://www.wendyparris.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.wendyparris.com</a>.

Local Event: The Secret Bookstore Sleuth Society: An After-School Discussion with Lindsay Currie

The Secret Bookstore Sleuth Society: An...

The Book Stall is thrilled to welcome to the store our friend Lindsay Currie on Tuesday, September 15 at 4:30 pm for an...

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Winnetka Public Library

The League of Women Voters of Winnetka-Northfield-Kenilworth invites the community to join us in welcoming IL State Sen. Laura Fine for one last "Wine &amp; Whine" at the Winnetka Library, Tuesday, 9/15, from 5:30 PM-7 PM. After serving in the IL House &amp; Senate for a total of 14 years, Sen. Fine will be retiring in January 2027, but she'll be here to give us a rundown of the IL General Assembly Session of 2025-26 &amp; a preview of 2026-27. A Q-&amp;-A will follow (the "whine!").&nbsp; Enjoy a glass of wine (21+; ID will be required) or juice. We will be in the Lloyd Room, which has limited space (&amp; we've always had a waiting list for this popular event), so please register ASAP! (Pre-registration is REQUIRED!) Go to our link (at "More info" on top left) to register.&nbsp; &nbsp;Questions? Call the Winnetka Library at (847) 446-7220

Local Event: LWV/W-N-K Wine & Whine w/IL State Senator Laura Fine (9)

LWV/W-N-K Wine & Whine w/IL State Senator Laura...

The League of Women Voters of Winnetka-Northfield-Kenilworth invites the community to join us in welcoming IL State Sen. Laura...

LWV/W-N-K Wine & Whine w/IL State Senator Laura Fine (9)

The Book Stall welcomes award-winning author Abby Geni to the store on Thursday, September 17 at 6:30 pm for a discussion featuring her new book, Children of the Wolf, in partnership with Off Campus Writers' Workshop and Kelly Q Anderson. A woman notices a pattern of men disappearing in her small town, reawakening memories of her childhood raised by a father obsessed with his violent Viking heritage. Amanda Peters, author of The Berry Pickers, says, “Abby Geni’s writing is evocative, the story is unique, and the ethical dilemma played out in the book will linger long after the last page. A truly great read!”
Abby Geni is a novelist and short story writer living in Evanston.&nbsp;She is the author of&nbsp;The Body Farm, longlisted for the Joyce Carol Oates Prize and the Story Prize;&nbsp;The Wildlands, a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize;&nbsp;The Lightkeepers, winner of the Barnes &amp; Noble Discover Award and the Chicago Review of Books Awards; and The Last Animal, a finalist for the Orion Book Award. Her short stories and essays have appeared in dozens of literary publications, including Best American Mystery and Suspense, The Missouri Review, Epoch, Ninth Letter, and New Stories from the Midwest. Geni is a faculty member at StoryStudio Chicago and a recipient of the Iowa Fellowship.
Now celebrating its 80th anniversary season, Off Campus Writers' Workshop serves a global community of writers in all genres from our metropolitan Chicago home.&nbsp;
Kelly Q. Anderson is an award-winning writer whose work has been anthologized, performed on stage, adapted for film, and installed for public art. She consults, teaches, and leads workshops on captivating storytelling, both in-person and online. She is a board member, the Director of Promotions, and former President of Off Campus Writers' Workshop, a global writing community with over 500+ members (learn more at OCWW.info).&nbsp;

Local Event: Children of the Wolf: An Evening with Abby Geni at The Book Stall 

Children of the Wolf: An Evening with Abby Geni...

The Book Stall welcomes award-winning author Abby Geni to the store on Thursday, September 17 at 6:30 pm for a discussion...

Children of the Wolf: An Evening with Abby Geni at The Book Stall 

Ravinia Green Country Club

Keeping Families Covered is hosting its flagship benefit, Casino Night, on Friday, September 18, 2026 from 6-10pm at the Ravinia Green Country Club in Riverwoods, IL. Join us for games, food, drinks, music, and fun! This event not only raises funds for our programs but also builds awareness about the important work we do for individuals and families in our community. Your support will help us continue to provide essentials like diapers, period supplies, and incontinence products to those who need them most. Dress code for this event is Vegas Chic - dress to impress for a fun night at the casino! Ample parking is available at the venue. Tickets include food, open bar, and casino games. Only 200 tickets will be sold for this event, so grab them early to reserve your spot!

Local Event: Casino For A Cause

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Casino For A Cause

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Tallmadge Park

Experience the magic of Midnight Circus as they celebrate 20 years of world-class performances. Join The Actors Gymnasium for an unforgettable, family-friendly event filled with spectacle and community spirit in the heart of Evanston. Showtimes are: Friday, September 18th at 7pm, Saturday, September 19th at 2pm &amp; 5pm, and Sunday, September 20th at 2pm. Get your tickets before it's too late!!

Local Event: Midnight Circus In The Parks

Evanston

Midnight Circus In The Parks

Experience the magic of Midnight Circus as they celebrate 20 years of world-class performances. Join The Actors Gymnasium for...

Join The Book Stall for a very special Saturday Storytime on September 19th for a Meet &amp; Greet with Dog Man! Everyone's favorite canine hero will be at the store from 10:30 to 11:30 am to greet fans and take photos as part of his Bark to School tour! Along with the photo-op, we will have an in-store scavenger hunt, fun activities, and copies of the Dog Man series for sale.&nbsp;
*Please note, Dav Pilkey will not be attendance at the event.&nbsp;

Local Event: Saturday Storytime: Meet & Greet with Dog Man!

Saturday Storytime: Meet & Greet with Dog Man!

Join The Book Stall for a very special Saturday Storytime on September 19th for a Meet & Greet with Dog Man! Everyone's...

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Eric DeGrechie

Glenview

Northbrook

Highland Park

Skokie

Niles-Morton Grove

Deerfield

Park Ridge

Des Plaines

Experience the wonder of the Midnight Circus as they celebrate 20 years of incredible performances in local parks. Join The Actors Gymnasium for a series of high-energy, family-friendly shows featuring acrobats and entertainment for all ages.

Experience the wonder of the Midnight Circus as they celebrate 20 years of incredible performances in local parks. Join The...

Experience the magic of the Midnight Circus as it celebrates 20 years of incredible performances in local parks. Join The Actors Gymnasium for a high-energy show featuring circus arts and theater that is perfect for all ages. Secure your tickets now for this spectacular community tradition.

Experience the magic of the Midnight Circus as it celebrates 20 years of incredible performances in local parks. Join The...

Lake Forest College

Explore the power of artificial intelligence in everyday life—join Lake Forest College professors Dr. Benjamin Zeller and Dr. Rachel Whidden for the return of this highly-acclaimed community engagement series
Artificial Intelligence and Everyday Life: Understanding, Engaging, and Applying AI
Registration fee: $450 for the five-week series
Registration deadline: Thursday, October 8
Course times: Thursday evenings, 6-8:30 p.m.
Course dates: October 15, October 22, October 29, November 5, November 12
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly changing how we learn, work, create, communicate, and make decisions. Held at the historic Krebs Center for the Humanities, this five-week series offers an accessible introduction to AI while exploring the ethical, social, cultural, and philosophical questions it raises – through demonstrations, discussion, and real-world case studies designed to help participants become informed and thoughtful users of these emerging technologies. Each week will highlight a new topic and begin with a social reception featuring food and refreshments.
Both the educational content and social receptions will offer opportunities to build community, engage with College leadership, and learn more about ongoing campus initiatives.
Register for this course by clicking <a href="https://www.lakeforest.edu/community/lifelong-learning/ai-series-x86317" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a>.
Visit the Community Engagement website by clicking <a href="https://www.lakeforest.edu/community" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a>.
Registration is required to attend. Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions, but full attendance is not required.

Local Event: Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: AI Course

Lake Forest-Lake Bluff

Lake Forest College Community Engagement...

Explore the power of artificial intelligence in everyday life—join Lake Forest College professors Dr. Benjamin Zeller and Dr....

Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: AI Course

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Envision Me

Located at MyBody Complex 193 Northfield Rd., Northfield, IL, 60093 - Reavy has a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Medicine. He is certified Strength and conditioning coach, Power Plate training, CPR, First Aid and AED. He is a certified Life Coach and a semi-professional baseball player. Mike customizes each session to your specific needs and goals. He has worked with physical therapists and medical professionals for over 20 years. Reavy is the right specialist for you if you are looking for strength, power, weight loss, bone density, balance, agility, mobility, flexibility and more importantly feeling better and good about yourself. He has perfected PreHab, prevention of injury and recovery of chronic pain through the use of therapeutic exercises and stretches specifically designed to strengthen and create flexibility in a weak, tight or problematic muscle-skeletal joint and/or area. Prehab exercises decrease pain, prevent any further injury and increase range of motion with in your muscles and joints. Through these specific exercises/ stretches and the proper usage of the Power Plate, which is a machine that is precisely engineered to apply the science behind the body's natural response to destabilization and to create bone density at a rapid rate, you will achieve your goals and become pain free

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Located at MyBody Complex 193 Northfield Rd., Northfield, IL, 60093 - Reavy has a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Medicine. He is certified...

PEER Services, Inc.

PEER Services is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization. PEER Services provides community-based substance use prevention and treatment services to teens, adults and families in Northern Cook County, including Evanston, Maine, New Trier, Niles and Northfield Townships, and the north side of Chicago. PEER Services reduces the harms of substance use, addiction and stigma by engaging youth and adults with innovative prevention programming and by supporting people on their path to recovery through holistic, evidence-based treatment. We provide affirming services to all in need, regardless of their ability to pay. Our Programs: Adult Treatment: •	Individual &amp; Group Counseling •	Intensive Outpatient Program •	Medication-Assisted Recovery for Heroin, Opioid Use or Alcohol Use Disorders •	Case Management •	DUI Risk Education &amp; Aftercare •	Alcohol and Other Drug Evaluations •	Recovery Support Specialists •	Recovery Oriented Systems of Care Coalition •	Substance Use Crisis Support at The Living Room (Evanston) •	Partnerships with the United States Probation Office and the Cook County Skokie Court House through our Second Chances Program Adolescent Treatment: •	Early intervention education •	Individual counseling •	Family Support Prevention Services: PEER Services prevention department partners with schools, local non-profit organizations, businesses, local coalitions, and others to help support the community to act as a united front in substance use prevention (SUP) and mental health support. We provide presentations, trainings, and resources for youth, parents, community members, local organizations, and other community entities on topics such as Alcohol, Cannabis, Current substance trends, Fentanyl, Life Skills Training, Decision Making, Peer Pressure, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), Opioid Overdose, Prescription Medications, Tobacco, and Vaping

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Katie's Creature Care LLC

Katie's Creature Care LLC is a woman-owned business focused on pet care services, education and rescue efforts. It is headquartered in Winnetka and serves the surrounding areas within the North Shore of Illinois. 

Katie's Creature Care LLC is a woman-owned business focused on pet care services, education and rescue efforts. It is headquartered in Winnetka and...

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