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Northbrook chocolate shop, eatery expands beyond international chain
October 16, 2019 By Erin Yarnall, Contributing Editor Life & Arts, Dining Out

The Leonidas chain operates more than 1,000 locations — with more than 450 stores in Belgium and Luxembourg and 290 in France.
WTTW host shares Green Bay Trail history at Buckthorn Barbecue
October 15, 2019 By Hilary Anderson, Freelance Reporter Life & Arts

One person can make a difference.
Northfield church installs new labyrinth for meditation
October 15, 2019 By Alexa Burnell, Freelance Reporter Life & Arts, Faith

Those seeking refuge from the stress of modern day living can find peace and serenity at Northfield’s The Episcopal Church of St.
Locals look behind-the-scenes at police, fire station
October 15, 2019 By Alexa Burnell, Freelance Reporter News, Community

Residents can now rest easy thanks to the Saturday, Oct.
Large-scale projects underway at Winnetka Park District
October 15, 2019 By Christine Adams, Freelance Reporter News

The Winnetka Park District is set to begin several large-scale projects throughout the village’s five beaches, taking the first steps toward the Winnetka Waterfront 2030 master plan to preserve and enhance the lakefront.

News

School News: Oct. 17

Hamilton College

Winnetkan enrolls in classes

Students to be teachers at pop-up reading event Oct. 24

Northfield Village Board: Construction of band shell OK’d for Clarkson Park

Winnetka Village Council: Trustee reports state’s pension consolidation ‘could have some merit’

Regional

Wilmette: Swastika graffiti found in Wilmette Junior High bathroom

Just one day after students alerted Wilmette Public Schools District 39 officials of an offensive

Wilmette: Instagram post alludes to violence at Highcrest, contains racial hate speech

Lake Forest: Teachers, parents want answers for principal on leave; Superintendent denies he was ‘escorted’ from campus

Wilmette: Mail carrier caught on video kissing elderly woman with ‘fragile mental condition’

Sports

New Trier boys soccer hosts Crosstown Classic with Urban Initiatives

New Trier boys soccer hosted its 4th Annual Crosstown Classic with Urban Initiatives Oct. 8 at its Northfield campus.

Podcast: The Varsity — North Shore Episode 111

Girls volleyball: Loyola gets Lake Forest out of system in two-set sweep

Girls volleyball: Trevians hot starts lead to sweep of GBS

Life & Arts

The Scene: Oct. 17

WINNETKA

Northbrook chocolate shop, eatery expands beyond international chain

WTTW host shares Green Bay Trail history at Buckthorn Barbecue

Northfield church installs new labyrinth for meditation

Opinion

From the Editor: A hidden North Shore gem

There’s a small restaurant sitting along Sheridan Road in Highwood called Maria’s Bakery. It’s not to be missed.

Back in the Day: Anita Willets-Burnham: Artist, writer and world traveler

From the Sports Editor: How the times have changed

Letter to the Editor: Still, no changes at Northfield Library