Friday, September 7, 2012
The following arrest information was provided by the Wilmette Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction. For questions about this blotter, contact: Chi-an.Chang@Patch.com.
These were the major crimes, thefts, burglaries reported by the Wilmette Police Department. Earlier: Wilmette Blotter: Theft, Tenant, Property Manager Dispute Leads to Battery Arrest for Using Fake Cards Carl D. Bornelus, 24, of 7518 N. Seeley Ave., Chicago, was arrested Aug. 28 for using a forged credit/debit card at Jewel-Osco grocery store, 411 Green Bay Rd. Theft A wallet containing, cash, identification and credit cards was reported stolen at Corner Bakery in Edens Plaza, 3232 Lake Ave., between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Aug. 22. Unauthorized charges totaling $700 were made on the victim’s credit card. The loss was estimated at $950 A statue of St. Francis was stolen between Aug. 31 and Sept. 4 from 611 5th St., no loss estimate was …
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Wilmette Police Department
710 Ridge Rd, Wilmette, IL
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Thursday, September 6, 2012
After serving the North Shore for more than 20 years, a Wilmette business will be closing its doors.
C.J. Arthur’s, one of Wilmette’s few live music spots will be closing its doors at the end of the month after serving the North Shore for 23 years. “They are leaving at the end of September, their last day will be Sept. 29,” said Martha Koch, property manager for the building at 1168 Wilmette Ave., where C.J. Arthur’s is currently located. Since opening in 1983, Cindy, Jason and Art, co-owners of the bar, have been offering the community live music on a regular basis, according to C.J. Arthur’s website. The bar calls itself “Wilmette’s only nightlife!” Patch was unable to reach the co-owners for comment. A drugstore operated at the current C.J. Arthurs location for 97 years continuously before it closed. You can still see the beautiful…
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C.J. Arthur's
1168 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette, IL
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'We Are Not A Community of Strangers.' Residents and organizations from Wilmette and Glenview helped raised money to buy a van for a Romona Elementary School family whose daughter has a severe neurological disorder.
When Wilmette firefighter Ben Wozney learned that a neighbor could not afford a much-needed wheelchair-accessible van, he decided to take action. In just over a month, Wozney, along with his neighbors, and Wilmette and Glenview organizations were able to raise $8,000 to buy a wheelchair-accessible van for the Kurtz family. “It was just extraordinary touching,” David Kurtz said tearing up when the community presented the van to the family Tuesday. “It’s amazing the outpouring and generosity of people, it came entirely unexpected to me.” Watch a video of the community surprising the Kurtz family on the right. Growing up, Kurtz’s daughter Addie, 6, was a happy baby until she was suddenly diagnosed with severe neurologic disorder as a …
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
The gold medalist posed for photos and signed posters at his dad's landscaping business in Wilmette.
Four-time Olympic gold medalist Matt Grevers made an appearance at his father’s business, Chalet Nursery, in Wilmette Wednesday afternoon to meet with fans, sign posters and pose for photos. Grevers, who grew up and began his swimming career in Lake Forest, took home two gold and one silver medal at the London 2012 Olympics. He did the same in Beijing in 2008. As the son of award-winning landscape designer Ed Grevers, Matt joined his dad to talk “best practices” in the garden and swimming pool after meeting with fans. Interested in reading more about Matt and his history with the Olympics? Check out Patch’s multiple stories on the award-winning athlete:
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Julia Allison put her love life on display as part of 'Miss Advised.'
Winnetka native and Wilmette Junior High School alum Julia Allison had written about relationships for Time Out New York and Cosmo, but had said she was done with what she described as “the Carrie Bradshaw portion of my life” when Bravo asked her to be on a show about relationship experts. She turned them down, but they kept asking, so she eventually agreed, not expecting the concept to go anywhere. Instead Miss Advised was picked up in June 2011, and she became one of three single women showing the world the inner workings of her own romantic history. “I was delving into one of the most painful areas of my life, which was my personal relationships,” Allison said. “It certainly wasn’t easy, but I came out on the other side quite …
The store located at the former Demas Fine Foods, on 414 Linden Ave., is scheduled to open Sept. 7. The business owners hope to partner with New Trier High School programs in the future.
Growing up, Marsha Pesavento loved lingering around the “fancy” food section of grocery stores in New York. Now Pesavento, along with her husband Ray, will be pouring that passion into a new grocery store in Wilmette. “When I was 6-years-old I loved hanging out and looking at the canned escargot and all this wild stuff that was so exciting,” Marsha said. “I’ve always loved grocery stores.” The 3,200-square-foot store at 414 Linden Ave. will focus on selling artisanal foods made by people who are completely and wholly integrated into the creation of their product, from sourcing raw materials to the actual production and packaging. “We feel it’s critical to support local business, as that only strengthens our community,” Ray said. …
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-87.692186
414 Linden Ave, Wilmette, IL
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Barry
7:48 pm on Tuesday, February 5, 2013
This place was a treasure to the community. It was the only place that was truly alive each night, with all the live music they shared. This family was a real blessing to this community and all who live here. It was the best. more ›