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North suburban Chicago residents protest fence in front of beach
WILMETTE, Ill. (CBS) -- Neighbors in Wilmette on Monday protested against a slatted-wood fence that they say is an eyesore blocking beach access, and want gone.The group rallied Monday evening outside a Wilmette Park District Board meeting to protest the fence at South Beach at Gillson Park, which went up last month.The protesters argued that the fence restricts access to a "historically open and inclusive public space," and diminishes the beauty of the park.In addition, as quoted in a news release, local activist Lee Goodman wrote, "Wilmette's decision to fence off the beach mirrors a troubling legacy of exclusion that...
Movie screening and concert scheduled in McCulloch Park
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to McCulloch Park at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June. 15, for a showing of the Disney/PIXAR movie “Elemental”. Additionally, at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2, come enjoy a Starlight Concert with the Big Style Brass Band. Firehouse Grill will be there with a food truck, too.
One-of-a-kind Titanic exhibit now in Chicago area
SKOKIE, Ill. (WNDU) - It’s been more than 100 years since the Titanic sank in the North Atlantic Ocean, but its story and history are still very much alive today. To bring that to life, “Titanic: The Exhibition” is in the Chicago area for the summer. Creative...
North suburban school board votes to close district’s only fully bilingual school
EVANSTON, Ill. — A decision to close a school in the northern suburbs has left many families wondering what do to next. Board members from the Evanston/Skokie School District 65 voted Monday night to close the beloved Dr. Bessie Rhodes School of Global Studies in Skokie, the only fully bilingual school in the district. Parents […]
Harvey mayor faces backlash • Charges filed in deadly suburban crash • Golf Mill redevelopment
TUESDAY NEWS FLASH - Tension in south suburban Harvey continues to grow as residents flocked to the streets for a peaceful protest on Monday. About 50 people marched from a nearby church to the town's municipal center prior to its monthly city council meeting. Two city council members say approximately...
Summer Lovers Have a Blast in Elmwood Park
If summer weather makes you want to hit the road for adventure, fun and good food then a road trip to Elmwood Park has got you covered. All season long, the Elmwood Park Village Circle – Conti parkway – just off Grand Avenue and 76th Avenue will be rocking, rolling, and feeding you like family.
‘Unbelievable that this has gone on this long’: Noise complaints against Albion Highland Park continue despite previous fines
A Highland Park family is still looking for answers to a noise pollution problem that they say has drastically eroded their quality of life years after first bringing the issue to the attention of local officials. Jody and Peter Mordini both addressed Highland Park City Council members during a meeting on Tuesday, May 28, to […] The post ‘Unbelievable that this has gone on this long’: Noise complaints against Albion Highland Park continue despite previous fines appeared first on The Record.
Margarita Inn council reports quiet Q1 as shelter preps for repairs
Neighbors of the Margarita Inn homeless shelter reported a quiet first quarter of 2024 at Friday’s third meeting of its Good Neighbor Advisory Council. Staff of shelter owner Connections for the Homeless reported that the inn served 61 individuals across January, February and March, with 12 households entering and 12 exiting during that timeframe. Shelter manager Keegan Olson said the building will remain “pretty close to 100%” capacity as it continuously turns over all operational rooms.
Leon Place roadway reconstruction work to begin week of June 17
The city has contracted the reconstruction of Leon Place roadway from Simpson Street to Ridge Avenue. Work is anticipated to begin the week of June 17 and continue for eight weeks. The funding for this project comes from the city’s Rebuild IL/Motor Fuel Tax Funds. This project involves curb...
Renderings revealed for proposed mixed-use development at Golf Mill Mall
Additional stores, restaurants, luxury apartments and a new water mill would be constructed at Golf Mill Mall in north suburban Niles under a proposed redevelopment project, according to the village's website. Renderings unveiled by the village, the mall's part owner - the Sterling Organization and OKW Architects, show the planned...
Shorefront announces two new exhibits, opening reception June 20
Join Shorefront for the opening reception of two new exhibitions from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on June 20. The reception will take place on the third floor of the Evanston Public Library. The first exhibit, “What We Leave Behind: Bernice Rogers Holmes’ Legacies on Evanston’s Black Community” was curated by...
Niles moves forward with Golf Mill redevelopment, no tax increase planned
NILES, Ill. - Golf Mill Shopping Center in north suburban Niles is looking to reclaim its former glory and lead a national trend of bringing shoppers back. The redevelopment project has been years in the making – and seeing it to fruition will take several more. On Monday evening,...
Latest news from Evanston: Your Tuesday daily digest
Newsletter images missing? Read this on the web instead. Good Tuesday morning, Evanston. There were protest signs, pleading speeches – and ultimately, a few tears on Monday as the school board voted 5-2 to close the Dr. Bessie Rhodes School of Global Studies – District 65’s only entirely bilingual school. “It is difficult to make these decisions that do have negative impact. But I think that’s part of change,” said board member Soo La Kim. District 65, soon to break ground on the Fifth Ward school, is emphasizing walkable neighborhood schools. Rhodes supporters said they are talking with other groups about possible legal challenges.
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