Top Stories of the Year in Winnetka and Glencoe

WINNETKA, IL - 2016 will go down as one of the most memorable years when it comes to news on a national, state and local level.

The towns of Winnetka, Glencoe and Northfield have seen their fair share of triumphs, tragedies, comings and goings. Here’s a look back at the stories that turned the most heads on a local level.

Community Mourns 4 New Trier Grads Killed in Wisconsin Boating Tragedy: The year began on a tragic note for anyone affiliated with New Trier High School when word broke out that four of its recent students were killed in a tragic canoe accident in southern Wisconsin.

One Winnetka Project Approved: The controversial project to build a tall mixed-use building in the heart of Winnetka’s downtown was pushed forward by the Village Council in September and could have an ordinance in place for implementation in January.

FOX Films Upcoming TV Drama in Glencoe: A Glencoe home served as the backdrop for a number of scenes in “APB,” a program set to debut on the network in early 2017.

Winnetka Man Helps Detain Wrigley Field Bathroom Predator: A Winnetka man stepped up and helped hold down a man allegedly filming a boy using a urinal during a Cubs game.

Mrs. Green’s Leaves Winnetka After Less Than a Year: The healthy food option in the Hubbard Woods Shopping District was popular for a few months, but a decision was made to leave town before the end of the year.

Winnetka Native Conor Dwyer Becomes an Olympic Hero: Swimmer Conor Dwyer had a number of memorable experience representing the United States in Rio de Janeiro during the Summer Olympic games. He won medals in two of the three Olympic events he competed in.

Red Solo Cup Founder, a Northfield Man, Dies: The nation was in mourning in late-December when news broke that Robert Hulseman, the creator of the iconic “red solo cup” died at age 84.