Friday, June 22, 2012
Dowize Bistro, which offers Thai food and sushi is expected to open on Saturday. The bistro will open seven days a week.
Downtown Wilmette is not exactly Restaurant Row, yet. But the arrival of a new dining establishment like Dowize Bistro, a Thai-sushi outlet located at 1107-A Central Ave., is welcomed by foodies and fellow restaurant owners alike. “It’s a nice addition to give a variety of eateries to choose from,” said Wilmette resident Sunny Feely, one of the many passers-by who took a menu from Dowize’s front entrance. The Thai fusion restaurant is expected to open at 11 a.m. Saturday. Two doors west, Alberto Martinez, owner of the Big Tomato Pizzeria for the past 17 months, said the new dining kid on the block helps all others. “I always feel the more restaurants open in this area, (the more) people will think of this area as a place they’re going to …
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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: $10,000 Worth of Jewelry Stolen from Car DUI Michael Wojciechowski, 19, 50 Prospect, Larchmont, NY, was arrested June 16 for driving under the influence following a traffic stop in the 800 block of Hibbard Road. Wojciech Jasinski, 22, 9529 Bronx, Skokie, was arrested June 16 for driving under the influence following a traffic stop at Skokie Boulevard and Old Orchard Road. Underage Drinking A 16-year-old was charged with consumption of alcohol by a minor after police responded to a loud party complaint in the 600 block of Ridge Road. Police said the teen was visibly intoxicated and they saw numerous open alcohol containers. The teen told police her parents were out of town. The parents will receive a …
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Within eight months, residents who participate in the electricity aggregation program could expect to save some $450 and the village as a whole could expect to save more than $4 million in energy costs.
Wilmette and Kenilworth have locked in the lowest energy rate among North Shore communities for its residents and small businesses that participate in the electricity aggregation program. The Village of Wilmette, which is part of the Lake Shore Power Alliance with the Village of Kenilworth, finalized the electricity purchasing agreement with energy provider mc2 Thursday. The new rate for Wilmette residents will be 4.035 cents per kilowatt-hour, and 4.11 cents per kilowatt-hour for Kenilworth residents, both prices are locked in through May 31, 2013. The new rate is 46 percent lower than Commonwealth Edison’s summer rate and 54 percent lower than ComEd’s non-summer rate, according to a press release. Kenilworth trustees approved …
The students and alums from New Trier Township High School District 203 will be competing for a spot to represent the United States at the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
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Thursday, June 21, 2012
Information provided by New Trier High School and written by Samuel Nadell. Three current and four former swimmers from New Trier High School have qualified for the 2012 Olympic Team Trials that will take place from June 25 to July 2 in Omaha, Neb. The seven swimmers are Sam Metz (Class of 2010), CJ Smith (’11), Max Grodecki (’12), Reed Malone (’13), Jack Mangan (’13), Samantha James (’12) and Riley Hayward (’13). “I was pretty excited because it’s such a privilege. It’s something that a lot of swimmers work towards in their swimming careers and so it's a pretty big accomplishment. But, it’s also a privilege to get this opportunity,” said Smith, who swims at the University of Minnesota and will be competing in the 400 and 1500 meter …
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The festival will also have a new kids stage and classic car show. The music and beer garden will open until 10 p.m. on July 14.
Are you ready for summer? Wilmette will host its second annual Summerfest on July 13 and 14 in the Village Center. The festival will feature art fair, food vendors, two live entertainment stages and an expanded beer garden. About 100 businesses are expected to take part in the sidewalk sale, according to village documents. Summerfest will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, and 9 a.m. to dusk on Saturday. New additions this year include a kids’ stage and a classic car show. The music and beer gardens will be open on Saturday and have been extended to 10 p.m. "We're very excited to have a new Kids Stage at the Fest this summer and we'll be featuring lots of local talent,” said Nili Yelin, who will be hosting the Kids Stage at the …
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Wilmette Park District held the first public hearing Monday. If the proposed $1.2 million paddle court is approved, the district would fund it with its cash reserves.
Wilmette residents offered mostly positive feedback during the first platform tennis public hearing Monday. The sport, a downsized fusion of tennis and racket ball, is played on a heated raised platform, making the sport accessible year-round. Wilmette Park District is proposing to build four paddle tennis courts at the south end of West Park, 3555 Lake Ave. The preliminary estimated cost of the project is $1.2 million but could change, commissioners said. “We are looking at doing this because Winnetka’s (paddle facility) is at capacity,” said James Brault, president of Wilmette Park District, during the meeting. Supporters of platform tennis, also known as paddle, agree, and say the sport is growing in popularity. “Chicago is really a …
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Want to know what streets to avoid? We've got a map and list of roadwork projects underway in the area this summer.
Remember the old axiom: "There are two seasons in Chicago, winter and construction"? This remains true in 2012 in New Trier Township. Many area roads will be going under the proverbial knife this summer causing inconvenience for local drivers. Several communities already have projects underway on area arteries. There is going to be some navigation needed, but the scope and depth of the work does not reach the gigantic proportions of years gone by. The interactive map above has the different projects plotted on it. And you can also always check the latest traffic maps here when you're heading out of the house. Here’s a look at the summer construction season near you: Glencoe The most prominent work being done this year is a water main …
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
The following arrest information was provided by the Kenilworth Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction. For questions about this blotter, contact: Chi-an.Chang@Patch.com.
Earlier: Kenilworth Police Blotter: Three Bikes, iPhone Stolen Bike Theft Two bikes valued at a total of more than $1,000 were stolen from an unlocked garage in the 200 block of Essex Road sometime between the overnight hours of June 11 and 12, according to police. Evanston Police Department recovered one of the bikes on June 12. Possession of Cannabis Maxwell Rice, 20, 546 Westley Rd., Glencoe, was issued a village ordinance citation June 13 for possession of cannabis following a traffic stop in the 600 block of Green Bay Road, police said. Criminal Damage to Property A resident reported hearing the sound of breaking glass near her home in the 600 block of Abbotsford Road sometime during the overnight hours of June 13 and 14, police …
Monday, June 18, 2012
Information provided by Wilmette and Kenilworth police departments and compiled by Patch.
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