Local Advertising Sales Jobs Open With Chicago-Area Patches

Patch is hiring a sales rep to cover several sites. Know someone who would be a good fit? Here's how to apply.

Patch wants to hire a "rock star" advertising manager with local online advertising sales experience in the Chicago area. Patch provides news and information for dozens of suburban communities, as well as six neighborhood sites in the city of Chicago. The Community Field Sales Representative will work primarily within a group of clustered Patch sites. The position available will manage sales for select sites including Des Plaines, Evanston, Niles-Morton Grove, Park Ridge, Wilmette-Kenilworth and Winnetka-Glencoe. It is essential that applicants know the communities and surrounding areas well, and is familiar with the digital and social media world. Also key is someone who loves to see small businesses succeed. Interested? Send your resume …

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'Once Upon a Bagel' in Winnetka Holds Grand Opening

The Winnetka location is the 5th on the North Shore for the family-owned business.

Once Upon a Bagel has officially opened the doors of its Winnetka location, holding a grand opening last Thursday. The business had a soft opening late December, opening its doors for the public shortly before the holiday season. The Winnetka space is the 5th location for the family-run chain — which includes another Once Upon a Bagel location in Highland Park, Once Upon a Grill and Once Upon a Deli in Northbrook and the Mean Wiener in Highwood. Gerry and Steve Geffen, the father-and-son team who own the North Shore chain, chose to open a location in Winnetka because of supportiveness of the community. “It’s a close-knit community,” Steve Geffen said. “Everyone wants everyone else do to do well. … We felt the most comfortable in this …

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Update: Winnetka Gap Closing Its Doors

Gap location on Green Bay Rd in Winnetka will be closing its doors this week.

Winnetka's Gap location — at 925 Green Bay Road — will be permanently closing its doors this week, an employee confirmed. The store is currently having a sale to get rid of its remaining merchandise.  "As  part of our real estate strategy for Gap brand as outlined in 2007, we want each of our stores to be the best possible representation of who we are—a well-loved American brand known for its optimistic, casual style," a representative from Gap headquarters said of the Winnetka closing. "The Gap store closures scheduled in January 2013, including the Gap in Winnetka, are the final stores to be shut down as part of the long-term real estate strategy outlined in 2007." For more news on local businesses, be sure to 'like' the Winnetka-Glencoe…

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Editor's Pick: Another Cougar Sighting Near Winnetka-Northfield Border

A Kenilworth woman said she saw the animal cross the road while she was driving.

Another Cougar Sighting Near Winnetka-Northfield Border

A Kenilworth woman said she saw the animal cross the road while she was driving.

A cougar has once again been reported seen near the border of Winnetka and Northfield, less than a mile south from the location of a reported Sept. 3 sighting. Kenilworth resident Anne Hinkamp said she was driving westbound on Winnetka Avenue last Thursday at 10 a.m., when she saw a creature cross the blacktop in front of her car, just west of Hibbard Road. “I saw something run across the road in front of me, about a half block away, I guess,” Hinkamp said. “It was definitely big enough to catch my eye, and I wasn’t sure what it was at first. But I was getting closer, and it was still going across, and it was trotting, not running that fast. It had such a round head that it was definitely a cat-like creature. A round head and a long tail …

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GALLERY: Masonic Lodge Celebrates Centennial with Rededication

Wilmette's Park Masonic Lodge No. 931 celebrated its 100th birthday Saturday.

Masons from all over Illinois gathered to rededicate the Lodge No. 931 in Wilmette Saturday, marking its centennial year. Earlier: Schultz and Odhner's Celebrates 110 Years of Family Business The "Wilmette Park Masonic Lodge was created through a series of mergers of Masonic Lodges on Chicago’s North Shore including lodges in Wilmette, Evanston, and Winnetka," according to a statement from the Lodge. Masonry was established in the 16th century as a male fraternity "to improve the character of its members and to support their communities." There are two million Masonry members in the United States, with 75,000 of them residing in Illinois. Flip through the gallery above to learn more about the rededication ceremony.    

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Patch Treads the Lake Michigan Waters

Check out our complete coverage of safety, environmental and fun Lake Michigan stories.

Drive along Sheridan Road and it's hard not to be in awe of Lake Michigan at some point. Lake Michigan, one of the world's largest bodies of fresh water, offers incredible environmental insight, as well as good summer fun. But at times, the lake can be dangerous. To keep you in the loop, we've compiled our coverage:

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Regina Alum, Winnetka Native Named Chicago Mag Editor

Elizabeth Fenner was named as Editor-in-Chief of Chicago Magazine Aug. 29.

Elizabeth Fenner was named the new editor-in-chief of Chicago Magazine, the magazine announced Monday. "This is a homecoming for Fenner, who grew up in the Chicago area but has spent most of her career at Time Inc. in New York City," according to the magazine.  Fenner, a Winnetka native, had attended Regina Dominican High School. “I’m thrilled to be returning to Chicago to lead the editorial team,” Fenner said in the article. “I look forward to helping make Chicago more indispensable to readers than ever.” Stay tuned to Patch for more on North Shore homecomings.

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Reader Poll: Is Economic Growth the Most Important National Issue?

The New Trier Democratic Organization polled 200 township residents, and now Patch wants your thoughts.

Kickstarting economic growth is the most important national issue for New Trier Township residents, according to a 2011 straw poll conducted by the New Trier Democratic Organization (NTDO). The volunteer group conducted the survey during a series of July sidewalk sales in Glencoe, Wilmette and Winnetka. Roughly 200 area residents were asked to rank 13 topics, and also questioned about casino development in Illinois. Poll takers voted "2:1 against expanding gambling casinos in Illinois," according to a press release from NTDO. Meanwhile, Patch wants to keep the poll going. We've listed the 13 issues below and encourage readers to share their thoughts in the comments below. Additionally, you can join the discussion on our Facebook pages for …

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The Frugal Foodie

Lobster Tail from the Legendary Morton's Steakhouse

Ever wanted to get the luxury of a steakhouse dinner at home? Now you can.

The best kind of luxury is the kind you can live with. So why not cook with it too? Live a little with this indulgent lobster tail recipe straight from Morton's Steakhouse. Read more: Patch's Frugal Foodie Homepage Lobster tail by the numbers: There's a couple ways you can handle the lobster in this recipe. If you want to try your hand at live lobster cooking, you'll have to order at least a day in advance from your favorite grocery of specialty store. Buying frozen lobster tail is another cheaper (and all around easier) option. Morton's Steackhouse Lobster Tail What you'll need: 1 per person lobster tails 2 oz Clarified Butter, prepared Approx. 1/8 tsp Ground Spanish Paprika, To Dust 1 Quarter Lemon 1 Sprig Parsley Directions: Remove the …

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