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Canning thanks Village of Wilmette
In my Letter to the Editor following my election as village president in 2005, I wrote: “I am thankful that so many of you have placed your trust and confidence in me to lead the Village Board … With that trust comes a duty to …
Why should anyone care about Wilmette Harbor?
With the exception of the 300 or so folks who keep a boat there, it’s easy to overlook the importance of Wilmette Harbor. But if you live in Cook County, you owe a debt of gratitude to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) Commissioners for …
Letter to the Editor
Reindeer shouldn’t be on display Two adult reindeer are displayed each year in the parking lot of Chalet Nursery as part of their holiday display. The reindeer live in a cramped pen alongside a busy parking lot, at the intersection of Lake Street and Skokie …
Letter: Cat Grandma to the rescue
To the Grey Lantern: Call me Cat Grandma. I am a super hero, too. As Cat Grandma, I bring wrongs to right. You know the texting fool in front of you who doesn’t move when the light turns green? I, Cat Grandma, am the one …
Green energy is cost efficient
When five of the seven Wilmette village trustees decided against committing Wilmette to 100 percent renewable green energy use, they basically chose to ignore the more than 850 petition-signers opposing the sevent percent state minimum in renewables the trustees chose as the village’s default position. …
Circus shouldn’t run
I am disappointed to learn a circus with wild animals, including elephants (an endangered species), is scheduled to return to Wilmette, the only North Shore community that still hosts this kind of event. Increasingly, small towns, cities, and countries are banning wild animal performances, due …
Willow Road project could mar Winnetka’s Burnham Cabin
The picturesque view of the Burnham Cabin, nestled in the meadow of Crow Island Woods, may be obstructed from Willow Road drivers, based on a road project in the works. At a hearing last week village official confirmed that plans call for new roadside parking …
Another great Wilmette House Walk
For several years the Wilmette Historical Society organizes its annual “House Walk” and, for a fee, people get a chance to tour four local structures of historical importance and/or architectural significance. My wife and I have been going on these tours since 2006 and this …
Letter to the Editor
Postal food drive In many ways, America is the land of plenty. But for one in six people living in this country hunger is still a reality. Today, nearly 49 million Americans, including 16 million children, are struggling with hunger. These are often hard-wroking adults, …
Guest Essay: Efforts to end bullying
Efforts to end bullying Meredith Falk is the New Trier High School Student Senate secretary Throughout the week of March 12, New Trier’s Freshman Student Senate sponsored a completely student-led Anti-Bullying week as a follow up to the annual “Names” program. Back in December when …
Affordable housing
On Election Day, 2,030 Winnetka voters voted No and 692 voted Yes on a referendum worded by the Winnetka Home Owners Association: “Should the Village of Winnetka expand our existing Affordable Housing Plan?” The question is, what direction does this provide the Village of Winnetka …
Letter to the Editor
Clear distinctions And now the general election for the House of Representatives in the 10th Congressional District gets under way. The Democrats have voted for Brad Schneider and incumbent Robert Dold is the Republican candidate. On one of the key issues of the campaign, Dold …
Letter to the Editor
Thanks for support I would like to extend my sincere thanks to all who supported me in the recent primary to elect a judge to Cook County’s 9th Subcircuit. Running for judge is an odd experience. You have to ask your friends, family and neighbors …
Town destroyed a career
David Wartik was cleared by the Evanston Police. No charges were filed, the case is closed, and they characterized the incident as unfounded and uncorroborated. The Evanston police investigated and closed the case quietly. David’s rights and reputation were respected until the facts could be …
Letter to the Editor
Wilmette is great As the wife of a diplomat, I move constantly around the world with my family. Just a year ago we discovered our new destination would be in the Chicago area. My children were so happy when we moved to the United States, …
