Friday, June 15, 2012
Wilmette detectives have charged three Evanston teens for their involvement in several burglaries that occurred in Wilmette, Skokie and Kenilworth.
Wilmette police have arrested and charged three Evanston teens for a spree of garage and auto burglaries that occurred in Wilmette, Skokie and Kenilworth over the past three to four weeks, according to police. “The three juveniles made independent statements admitting to their involvements in the theft,” the release said. Earlier: Wilmette Police Blotter: Some $1,000 Worth of Items Stolen During Auto, Garage Burglaries One of the teens was charged with possession of stolen motor vehicle and non-residential burglary, police said. Police said the teen admitted to being involved with the theft of a Nissan Altima that was later recovered in the 900 block of Chestnut Ave. The second teen was charged with possession of stolen property and non-…
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.
Earlier: Wilmette Police Blotter: Wedding Rings, Charity Jar Stolen Auto and Garage Burglaries A dozen auto and garage burglaries occurred in Wilmette in the neighborhood just west of Green Bay Road and Between Lake Avenue and the Evanston border between June 9 and 10. In each of the incidents, the garage and vehicles were left unlocked. The burglaries occurred at: A pair of sunglasses valued at $250 was stolen from an unlocked car in an unlocked garage in the 100 block of Park Avenue between June 8 and 9. A 21-speed mountain biked valued at $300 was stolen from an unlocked garage in the 100 block of Park Avenue on June 8. $8 worth of quarters was stolen from two vehicles parked in an unlocked garage in the 800 block of Park Avenue …
Gold Medal Cleaners restored one of the area's oldest and largest neon sign in April.
Since Gold Medal Cleaners’ sign debuted in the 1950s, it has stood as a beacon of commerce in downtown Wilmette. In April, the vintage neon sign was restored to its former glory. “It is now one of the very few mid century neon signs left on the North Shore,” Wilmette historian Bill Wallace said. "Over the years, downtown businesses have come and gone, but the sign has remained glowing night after night.” Wallace says similar neon signs have disappeared because either the businesses moved, closed or the location required different sized signs or sign types. Restore Rather than Replace Jeff Fishman, owner of Gold Medal Cleaners, spent several thousand dollars to have the sign restored. “I like [the sign]. It definitely stands out. So it …
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Gold Medal Cleaners
1123 Central Ave, Wilmette, IL
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We ask and members of Wilmette, Kenilworth share their passion, insights.
Reverend Dr. Stephanie Perdew VanSlyke has been the senior pastor of First Congregational Church of Wilmette since 2004. The church draws its congregation from Wilmette, Winnetka, Glenview, Northfield, Glencoe, Evanston and Chicago. Patch: What makes First Congregational Church of Wilmette a great place of worship? First Congregational Church has a long history in the village. It was founded in 1875 and our current building, constructed in 1905, was renovated in 2010. It is fully accessible and a wonderful example of the arts and crafts architecture that was prevalent on the North Shore in the 1900’s. We have a beautiful worship space. But a church is more than a building, it is characterized by the people who attend. Our …
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Bruce Woodbury has coached and taught math at the high school since the 1970’s; he was recently honored with the National High School Association’s Girls Swimming Coach of the Year Award.
Retiring New Trier High School girls swimming coach Bruce Woodbury was recently selected as the National High School Girls Swimming Coach of the Year. The honor, bestowed by the National High School Coaches Association (NHSCA), tops off a long and impressive career that likely won’t soon be forgotten. By all accounts, Woodbury has made a permanent mark during his time coaching and teaching math at the high school since the late 1970’s. “Bruce is an iconic figure here at New Trier-and he enjoys that status statewide,” said Randy Oberembt, New Trier athletic director. “He is considered to be one of the most successful swimming coaches across the state-it’s some pretty elite company he is keeping,” Oberembt said. Woodbury’s coaching career …
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New Trier Township High School - Winnetka Campus
385 Winnetka Ave, Winnetka, IL
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Village expects to switch over to new electricity supplier mc2 in August.
Wilmette trustees approved a three-year contract with mc2 to supply electricity for the village’s Power Purchasing Program Tuesday. The Chicago-based energy supplier will provide residents the lowest price option, which includes the statuary minimum of 7 percent renewable energy, while also offering residents the option of purchasing 100 percent renewable energy credits. “We are optimistic that we could put residents in the position of being able to save somewhere between $340 and $400 (between now and May 2013),” Village Manager Tim Frenzer said during the meeting. “If you think about multiplying that to just over 10,000 households you are talking between $3 to $4 million wealth saved for the community.” Residents who want to choose …
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Village of Wilmette
1200 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette, IL
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Kenilworth Village Manager Brad Burke’s last day will be Aug. 10.
******** Updated Aug. 9, 2012 The Kenilworth Club will be hosting a farewell reception for Kenilworth Village Manager Brad Burke on Thursday, Aug. 9, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Kenilworth Club. ******** After working in Kenilworth for six years, Brad Burke, village manager for Kenilworth, will be leaving to take the top municipal job in Lincolnshire. "The Village of Kenilworth will be losing a great asset and very dedicated professional,” Kenilworth Village President Fred Steingraber said in a release. “Manager Burke has helped to lead the Village through a most difficult economic period in the village's history.” Since Burke was hired in June 2006, he has helped bring Kenilworth’s budget into balance after several prior years of deficit…
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Village of Kenilworth
419 Richmond Rd, Kenilworth, IL
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Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Taxpayers United of America has filed a petition for leave to appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court.
A legal appeal challenging the wording of Wilmette Public Schools District 39’s successful tax-hike referendum may head to the Illinois Supreme Court. Taxpayers United of America (TUA), the group that filed the original lawsuit in May 2011, is challenging the First District Appellate Court’s decision to dismiss TUA’s appeal in April. District 39 has two weeks to respond to the filing. The Illinois Supreme Court will then decide whether to accept the appeal. “We are certainly disappointed that TUA was again unwilling to abide by the decision of the Appellate Court. This petition to the Illinois Supreme Court will cause the District to spend additional dollars in legal fees that should be used for the education of children in our community…
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Wilmette Public Schools District 39
615 Locust Rd, Wilmette, IL
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Monday, June 11, 2012
The new restaurant offers a place to celebrate and enjoy classic Italian fare.
When Rob Wallace decided to open a new restaurant in Wilmette, he wasn’t setting out to create a fine dining destination. Taking over the location of the short-lived Bluette, he stripped out the blue décor and replaced its dark colors to create a cozy vibe. He added tapestries to damp down the noise and decided against carpet after watching a child splatter spaghetti everywhere. When Wilmette Chop House opened March 27, he found that the décor had shaped the spot into a place where people came in sport coats and celebrated anniversaries. But the restaurant hasn’t only been embraced as a place to celebrate special occasions. “We have a lot of repeat customers, a lot of young people and parties of 16 or 18, all from the community,” Wallace …
ScottyB
2:58 pm on Sunday, June 24, 2012
But shame on the wilmeete board for not voting for the 100% renewable plan! One of the wealthiest suburbs in the country voted against a difference of $10/yr. per houshold in order to support MC2 which has a higher mix of coal fired electricity than Com Ed. By supporting a heavier mix of airborn carbon they are voting against your health. Really! for an additional $10/yr. Shame Shame. more ›