Shout Out: Jidapa Thia, engineering student who believes 'everything happens for a reason'Jidapa Thia, 19, graduated from Oakton Community College in May 2019 and is headed to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to study engineering. June 13, 2019
Some elements of Glenview ice arena renovation nixed due to costs get restored after final bid comes in lowerThe Glenview Ice Center expansion and renovation project is approximately $44,000 under budget after the final construction bid came in lower than expected. June 12, 2019
Dartmouth professor and Glenbrook North alum returns to Northbrook for signing of his bookCharles Wheelan, a Northbrook native and Glenbrook North High School alum who now teaches at Dartmouth, came home for a May 19, 2019 book signing at Book Bin. June 11, 2019
Oakton spring 2019 graduating class a 'collective story' of success and overcomingOakton Community College held its spring 2019 commencement May 21, 2019 on the Des Plaines campus. June 10, 2019
Shout Out: Geoffrey Block, retired firefighter who's now a safety managerShout Out June 2019 with Geoffrey Block, 55, who has been the safety manager for DHL Express four years, after retiring from firefighting. June 06, 2019
Morton Grove farmers market set to open for the seasonThe farmers market in Morton Grove is set to open for the season June 8, 2019. June 04, 2019
Glenbrook South baseball finds ways to win during resurgent seasonThe Titans won a Class 4A regional title and lost to OPRF in the sectional championship game. June 04, 2019
Graduates encouraged to keep 'open mind' as they leave Glenbrook South728 seniors graduated from Glenbrook South High School on June 2 at the Rosemont Theatre. June 04, 2019
Grads told their Glenbrook North High School education 'has prepared you to excel'The June 2 Glenbrook North High School graduation ceremony highlighted successes, achievements and accomplishments of the class of 2019. June 04, 2019
Glenbrook South girls lacrosse seniors lay solid foundation with third-place trophyThe Titans took home a third-place trophy and are likely contend for more hardware next season. June 04, 2019
Alumni and others turn out to say goodbye to current Maple School buildingOn May 23, 2019 the Northbrook/Glenview School District 30 held a closing ceremony for the current Maple School in Northbrook. May 30, 2019
$1.3M in bids approved by Glenbrook District 225 board to install electronic door locks at high schoolsThe Glenbrook High School District 225 Board of Education approved bids totaling approx. $1.3M to install electronic door locks across the district. May 30, 2019
The nature of things: 'Other side' of Buffalo Creek trail offers access to new pathwayThe commencement ceremony for Glenbrook South High School class of 2019 is Jan. 2, 2019. May 29, 2019
Centenarian pianist played for crowd at North Suburban YMCA senior wellness fairSenior citizens from the North Shore area were invited Wednesday to an afternoon of information sessions, vendors and entertainment as part of Seniorpalooza. May 29, 2019
Shout Out: Michelle Rosen, travel and reading enthusiast who is retiring after 31 years as school secretaryshout Out with Michelle Rosen, who has been a secretary at Maple School for 31 years, and she will retire in summer 2019. May 29, 2019
Glenview Park District and village looking to swap fire station, ice arena landThe Glenview Board of Trustees gave initial approval Tuesday to an ordinance regarding a land swap near the Glenview Ice Center and Fire Station no. 8. May 29, 2019
Memorial Day Parade in Glenview honors 'supreme sacrifice' of military personnelGlenview held its Memorial Day Parade May 27, 2019 in Glenview. May 28, 2019
Committee recommends performing arts program, facility enhancements for Glenbrook School District 225Principals and staff at Glenbrook North and South high schools gave recommendations to the school board May 20, 2019 about the performing arts programs. May 28, 2019
Glenview Park District and School District 34 renew longstanding, shared agreementGlenview School District 34 and the Glenview Park District recently extended a long-standing intergovernmental agreement that outlines shared services. May 24, 2019
Glenview puts a temporary halt on new tobacco-related businesses opening in villageThe Glenview Village Board voted at its May 7 meeting to place a moratorium on businesses that primarily sell tobacco-related products opening. May 23, 2019
Glenview, Northbrook police officers and staff go rooftop for Special Olympics IllinoisThe Glenview and Northbrook police departments participated May 17, 2019 in the "Cop on a Rooftop" fundraiser with Dunkin' Donuts and Special Olympics Illinois May 21, 2019
Glenview Park District buys more land for The Grove nature conservancyThe Grove has expanded by 3.1 acres with the purchase of a parcel of land near West Lake Avenue, according to Glenview Park District officials. May 21, 2019
Girls soccer notes: Glenbrook South tops Glenbrook North for 3A regional crownThe Titans defeated the Spartans 3-0 to advance to the Class 3A New Trier Sectional. May 20, 2019
Arlington Heights police sat on Dunkin Donunts rooftop, raised about $4K for Special OlympicsThe Arlington Heights Police Department raised about $4,000 for Special Olympics Illinois by sitting on the roof of a local Dunkin' Donuts May 17, 2019. May 20, 2019
Glenbrook District 225 chief with 'extraordinary depth of knowledge' set to retire at the end of school yearGlenbrook High School District 225 Supt. Michael Riggle is set to retire at the end of the 2018-2019 school year. May 20, 2019
Shout Out: Noreen Merchant, owner of youth computer coding center who also enjoys national parksShout Out with Noreen Merchant who opened a Code Ninjas location in Glenview with her husband. There, kids learn robotics coding using a video game curriculum. May 16, 2019
Slate that won election sworn in, seated on Glenview Village BoardThe new Glenview Village Board was seated May 7, 2019, after the slate of two newcomers and one incumbent won the April 2 election. May 14, 2019
Shout Out: Jimmy Place, spa and salon executive who also works with local charitiesShout Out with Jimmy Place of Glenview who is an executive at Teddie Kossof Salon and Spa in Northfield. May 10, 2019
Glenview teen is also a go-kart champ: 'It's a career I really want to have'Jason Pribyl, 13, has competed in about 400 races and won dozens of awards and championships as a professional go-kart racer. His father, Steve, works as his "crew" and they bond over racing, fixing the cars and traveling the Midwest for races. May 10, 2019
Two local mothers turn 100 this year, reflect on motherhood and their own 'fantastic' momsGertrude Manning will officially be a centenarian June 22, while Mildred Libman reached that on her April 15 birthday. May 07, 2019