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

Cook County

Rachel Barnes

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Evanston

Illinois

PEER Services is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization. PEER Services provides community-based substance use prevention and treatment services to...

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. 

Winnetka-Glencoe

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...

<a href="https://www.villageofwinnetka.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=111" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Press release from the Village of Winnetka:</a> March 30, 2021 Between June 1 and September 30, gasoline-powered blowers are prohibited entirely in the Village of Winnetka. Violation of the ordinance is subject to a $100 fine per occurrence. These restrictions also apply to the use of electric leaf blowers plugged into portable gasoline generators. If you employ landscapers, please make sure that they are aware of Winnetka's leaf blower ordinance. Between October 1 and May 31, gasoline-powered blowers may not be used between 7 PM - 8 AM, Monday through Friday, or 6 PM - 9 AM on Saturday and Sunday. The leaf blower restrictions do not apply to golf course lawn upkeep, employees of the Village performing road maintenance, or electric leaf blowers plugged into normal electrical outlets.<hr />This press release was produced by <a href="villageofwinnetka.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">the Village of Winnetka</a>. The views expressed here are the author's own.

<a href="https://www.villageofwinnetka.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=111" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Press release from the Village of Winnetka:</a>

March 30, 2021 Between June 1 and September 30, gasoline-powered blowers are prohibited entirely in the Village of Winnetka. Violation of the ordinance is subject to a $100 fine per occurrence. These restrictions also apply to the use of electric leaf blowers plugged into portable gasoline generators. If you employ landscapers, please make sure that they are aware of Winnetka’s leaf blower ordinance.

Between October 1 and May 31, gasoline-powered blowers may not be used between 7 PM - 8 AM, Monday through Friday, or 6 PM - 9 AM on Saturday and Sunday. The leaf blower restrictions do not apply to golf course lawn upkeep, employees of the Village performing road maintenance, or electric leaf blowers plugged into normal electrical outlets.

<hr />This press release was produced by <a href="villageofwinnetka.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">the Village of Winnetka</a>. The views expressed here are the author’s own.

Village Of Winnetka: Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers...

Between June 1 and September 30, gasoline-powered blowers are prohibited entirely in the Village of Winnetka. Violation of the ordinance ...

Village Of Winnetka: Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Prohibited June 1-September 30

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Eric DeGrechie

Glenview

Northbrook

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Highland Park

Skokie

Niles-Morton Grove

Deerfield

Park Ridge

Des Plaines

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May has five Saturdays, and on Saturday, May 30, Central Street is declaring it $25 Day!&nbsp;Come spend $25 and show your support for locally-owned independent businesses. Participating businesses will be highlighting $25 items and special promotions throughout the day.

Local Event: $25 Day!

$25 Day!

May has five Saturdays, and on Saturday, May 30, Central Street is declaring it $25 Day! Come spend $25 and show your support...

Join us in supporting a beautiful adoption journey aimed at bringing a child into a loving home. You can make a difference by donating to our GoFundMe, sharing our story, or offering your prayers and support as we work to make our family complete.

Local Event: Help Us Build Our Forever Family

Help Us Build Our Forever Family

Join us in supporting a beautiful adoption journey aimed at bringing a child into a loving home. You can make a difference by...

High Waves, Dangerous Rip Currents Create...

Weather forecasters warned that waves up to 6 feet and life-threatening rip currents could endanger swimmers this weekend.

High Waves, Dangerous Rip Currents Create Hazardous Conditions At Winnetka Beaches

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Beloved Restaurant Won’t Reopen After Fire |...

A grease fire cuts a beloved restaurant's life short, and a city faces legal woes after approving a huge data center: IL business news.

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Hell Is For Sale For About $666K: Weird News &...

Parrot saves family from fire; woman gives birth in night court; car that hasn’t moved in years gets $50 ticket; world’s oldest oak spared.

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Scammer Redeems Free Flight With Victim's Miles...

The crime blotter covers incidents in Winnetka and Glencoe from May 12-19.

Scammer Redeems Free Flight With Victim's Miles: Winnetka, Glencoe Crime Blotters

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Strangers Next Door May Prefer Keeping Their...

A survey suggests the American neighborhood remains important but no longer plays a central role in everyday social life.

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