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What's It Like to Live in the 'Home Alone' House? Resident Speaks Out

Entertainment · Winnetka

What's It Like to Live in the 'Home Alone' House? Resident Speaks Out

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While the house from Home Alone may not be filled with dangerous booby traps IRL, living in the iconic movie residence came with its own set of challenges. Former resident John Abendshien opened up about his and his family’s experience living in the Illinois home in his upcoming memoir, Home, But Alone No More, which hits bookshelves in November. In an excerpt published by Architectural Digest on Tuesday, May 27, Abendshien quipped that he and h…See the Story

Amen to More Parking: Harvest Church Gets Green Light for Expansion

Church · Winnetka

Amen to More Parking: Harvest Church Gets Green Light for Expansion

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The Germantown Planning Commission gave a quick endorsement of plans for Harvest Church’s expansion.See the Story

Winnetka trustees support IMEA contract amid resident criticism

Winnetka · Winnetka

Winnetka trustees support IMEA contract amid resident criticism

The Winnetka Village Council is on the cusp of renewing its contract with the Illinois Municipal Electric Agency, but community members urged the council to slow things down and continue reviewing alternatives to the power supplier. During a three-and-a-half-hour meeting on Tuesday, June 3, trustees unanimously voted to introduce the contract renewal with IMEA, which […] The post Winnetka trustees support IMEA contract amid resident criticism ap…Read Article

Centennial Beach plans hit with another negative review

For the second time in five months, a Village of Winnetka regulatory board has rejected Winnetka Park District’s plans for Centennial Park and Beach improvements. In a unanimous 6-0 vote at its Wednesday, May 28 meeting, the Winnetka Plan Commission recommended denial of the park district’s plans for Centennial, with commissioners saying the plans do […] The post Centennial Beach plans hit with another negative review appeared first on The Recor…Winnetka · Winnetka Read Article

In first meeting, new commissioner becomes Park Board president

A first-year commissioner is the next leader of the Winnetka Park Board. In an unconventional move, Park Board commissioners during their Thursday, May 22 meeting voted to make Elise Gibson, a commissioner elected in April, the board’s next president — only moments after she was sworn into office. Incumbent commissioner Jeff Tyson, first elected by […] The post In first meeting, new commissioner becomes Park Board president appeared first on The…Winnetka · Winnetka Read Article

Elder Lane Beach reopens to public sans water and pier access

For the first time this decade, the Winnetka Park District’s prized Elder Lane Beach will be open — but in a limited capacity. The district’s Executive Director Shannon Nazzal announced during the Park Board’s Thursday, May 22 meeting that Elder will open to patrons this Memorial Day weekend in a “sand-only” capacity. Swimming and access […] The post Elder Lane Beach reopens to public sans water and pier access appeared first on The Record.Winnetka · Winnetka Read Article

County continues to investigate crash that killed pedestrians near Winnetka

Three weeks later authorities still have offered no further insight into a tragic traffic crash that killed two pedestrians near the border of Winnetka and Kenilworth. The Cook County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the collision, in which a vehicle struck two women and an infant on Friday evening, May 2, off Church Road in […] The post County continues to investigate crash that killed pedestrians near Winnetka appeared first on The Re…Winnetka · Winnetka Read Article

Crow Island's new playground passes Village review

Another notable addition to one of the North Shore’s most architecturally significant institutions will soon be swinging into town. Winnetka’s Village Council during its Tuesday, May 20 meeting approved a request from Winnetka School District 36 for a new playground and landscaping elements at Crow Island School. Trustees, in full, approved an amendment to an […] The post Crow Island’s new playground passes Village review appeared first on The R…Winnetka · Winnetka Read Article

Tour a Midcentury Modern Gem Preserved in Winnetka, Illinois

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Jennie Bishop carefully updated a home designed by an apprentice of Frank Lloyd WrightWinnetka · Winnetka Read Article

Trustees on board with plans for 510 Winnetka Ave., which will include an Oberweis by year's end

The largest commercial real-estate owner along the North Shore scooped up the approval it needed to move forward with its plan to sweeten a portion of Winnetka Avenue. Winnetka’s Village Council during its Tuesday, May 20 meeting approved a certificate of appropriateness for exterior building alterations at 510 Winnetka Ave., the site that will soon […] The post Trustees on board with plans for 510 Winnetka Ave., which will include an Oberweis b…Winnetka · Winnetka Read Article

Winnetka looks at energy alternative, residents urge patience in review of contract

After 15 months of deliberation, the Village Council of Winnetka met this week to continue discussing the Village’s contract with the Illinois Municipal Electric Agency. While the council did not reach a conclusion on Tuesday night, they heard from several energy experts and pushed for further information on sustainable power sources that are cost-effective, as […] The post Winnetka looks at energy alternative, residents urge patience in review…Winnetka · Winnetka Read Article

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