Beloved suburban crossing guard turns 85
Google Maps might have the corner listed at 9th and Lake, but kids refer to it as Alec Corner!
Google Maps might have the corner listed at 9th and Lake, but kids refer to it as Alec Corner!
4 Chicago suburbs ranked among the top safest, wealthiest cities in the country: study
Four Chicago suburbs have been ranked among the top 30 safest and wealthiest cities in the nation.
Four Chicago suburbs have been ranked among the top 30 safest and wealthiest cities in the nation.
The Highland Park Players brings 'The Prom' to center stage
The Highland Park Players are performing "The Prom" from Thursday through Aug. 25 at the McGrath Family Performing Arts Center in Wilmette.
The Highland Park Players are performing "The Prom" from Thursday through Aug. 25 at the McGrath Family Performing Arts Center in Wilmette.
'Wait Until 8th': Campaign against early smartphone use gains momentum in Chicagoland
A grassroots "collective-action" solution to keep smartphones out of the hands of young children is quickly gaining steam.
A grassroots "collective-action" solution to keep smartphones out of the hands of young children is quickly gaining steam.
3 Chicago suburbs make list of wealthiest suburbs in America
Three Chicago suburbs have made the list of the Top 50 Wealthiest Suburbs in America.
Three Chicago suburbs have made the list of the Top 50 Wealthiest Suburbs in America.
'Please take the fence down': Controversy surrounds Wilmette beach's newest addition
Controversy is brewing in Wilmette over a new fence and fee system implemented at Gillson's South Beach.
Controversy is brewing in Wilmette over a new fence and fee system implemented at Gillson's South Beach.
Controversy brews in Wilmette over new fees, fence at Gillson's South Beach
Controversy is brewing in Wilmette over a new fence and fee system implemented at Gillson's South Beach.
Controversy is brewing in Wilmette over a new fence and fee system implemented at Gillson's South Beach.
Controversy brews in Chicago suburb over new fees, fence at beach
Controversy was brewing in Wilmette on Monday over a new fence and fee system implemented at Gillson's South Beach.
Controversy was brewing in Wilmette on Monday over a new fence and fee system implemented at Gillson's South Beach.
Wayfair's Wilmette store opening: From online to in-store shopping and dining
Wayfair is marking a significant shift from digital to brick-and-mortar retail with the opening of a store in Wilmette.
Wayfair is marking a significant shift from digital to brick-and-mortar retail with the opening of a store in Wilmette.
Wayfair opening: Shoppers wait in line for hours in Wilmette for grand opening
Wayfair is marking a significant shift from digital to brick-and-mortar retail with the opening of a store in Wilmette.
Wayfair is marking a significant shift from digital to brick-and-mortar retail with the opening of a store in Wilmette.
Crowds gather for grand opening of Wayfair store in Wilmette
Buying furniture can be hard without seeing it in person first but the brand new Wayfair store in Wilmette is here to help you out.
Buying furniture can be hard without seeing it in person first but the brand new Wayfair store in Wilmette is here to help you out.
Rare whooping crane strays into Chicago suburb, rescued
A wrong turn for a rare bird in the Chicago suburbs. A whooping crane found itself in a residential area of Wilmette this week. Environmental experts had to be called in to help the wayward bird find its way.
A wrong turn for a rare bird in the Chicago suburbs. A whooping crane found itself in a residential area of Wilmette this week. Environmental experts had to be called in to help the wayward bird find its way.
Wayfair unveils opening date for massive new suburban store
If you've ever wanted to visit Wayfair in-person, you'll soon be able to in a northern suburb.
If you've ever wanted to visit Wayfair in-person, you'll soon be able to in a northern suburb.
Wilmette approves Ryan Field rebuild for concerts despite resident objections
Wilmette village leaders have approved the rebuilding of Ryan Field for concerts and other events, despite objections from some residents.
Wilmette village leaders have approved the rebuilding of Ryan Field for concerts and other events, despite objections from some residents.
Wilmette approves Ryan Field rebuild for concerts despite resident objections
Wilmette village leaders have approved the rebuilding of Ryan Field for concerts and other events, despite objections from some residents.
Wilmette village leaders have approved the rebuilding of Ryan Field for concerts and other events, despite objections from some residents.
Wilmette Village Board votes against McDonald's permit after negative feedback from residents
A group of Wilmette residents are taking their fight against a new McDonald's drive-thru to the village board.
A group of Wilmette residents are taking their fight against a new McDonald's drive-thru to the village board.
Wilmette residents take McDonald's drive-thru fight to village board
A group of Wilmette residents are taking their fight against a new McDonald's drive-thru to the village board.
A group of Wilmette residents are taking their fight against a new McDonald's drive-thru to the village board.
Group of suburban residents take McDonald's fight to village board
The Wilmette Village Board of trustees will vote Tuesday night on whether to approve McDonald's special use permit.
The Wilmette Village Board of trustees will vote Tuesday night on whether to approve McDonald's special use permit.
Child porn charges filed against Wilmette man
A Wilmette man was charged with possession of child pornography Friday.
A Wilmette man was charged with possession of child pornography Friday.
'McDebate' arises over Wilmette McDonald's proposal
Some Wilmette residents are trying to prevent the golden arches from coming to their village.
Some Wilmette residents are trying to prevent the golden arches from coming to their village.