Marissa Plescia

Highland Park resident Nicole Dreyfus Terry talks about her childhood experiences living through World War II and the Holocaust.

A Highland Park resident from a Jewish family was kept hidden in France during the Holocaust. She since learned the importance of sharing her story.

September 16, 2019 at 3:26 p.m.

As a Jew growing up in Europe during World War II who was sent to a Catholic boarding school by her family in hopes of eluding Nazis and the Holocaust,...

Shout Out: Renee Zoladz, New Trier human resources director

August 29, 2019 at 4:27 p.m.

Renee Zoladz is the new the director of human resources at New Trier High School. She has worked in multiple school districts throughout her career, but she is excited about...

Evanston man who posed as ride share driver charged with sexual assault, police say

August 14, 2019 at 5:37 p.m.

An Evanston man was charged with sexual assault Sunday after police say he posed as a ride share driver and assaulted a woman after she entered his car. Jason Taylor,...

Lincolnshire makes cost-saving switch from Vernon Hills to Deerfield for police dispatch services: officials

August 12, 2019 at 7:26 p.m.

The village of Lincolnshire has transferred police dispatch services from a center in Vernon Hills to one in Deerfield, a move that officials consider cost-saving, Lincolnshire Police Department Commander Kim...

Like other municipalities, the Lincolnshire Village Board is beginning to consider its options as legal recreation medical use sets to go into effect at the start of the New Year. Trustees discussed the issue at the July 8, 2019 Committee of the Whole meeting.

Lincolnshire trustees conflicted on allowing cannabis-selling businesses in town: ‘We have to be realistic’

August 12, 2019 at 1:48 a.m.

With the state law allowing recreational marijuana possession and use set to be effective at the start of the New Year, the Lincolnshire Village Board heavily discussed at a recent...

‘Christmas in July’ food pantry drive collectes for families in need

August 9, 2019 at 6:26 p.m.

Donations of food, toiletries and even gas or local discount store gift cards were accepted through the end of July for the annual "Christmas in July" food pantry drive. The...

Maine South High School band camp creates friendships for the school year

August 2, 2019 at 10:55 p.m.

Incoming Maine South High School freshmen Timothy Nelson and Declan Cunningham will be starting off high school with 206 new friends as they close the summer with the biggest marching...

Carol Lems-Dworkin, renowned pianist and music professor, dies at 95

August 2, 2019 at 3:51 p.m.

Not only was Carol Lems-Dworkin a performing pianist herself, but she was eager to share her love of music with her students, family and the larger Evanston community. "Even at...

Shout Out: Lisa Gagliano runs ‘Growing Up in Niles’ Facebook page

July 29, 2019 at 8:04 p.m.

Lisa Gagliano first came to Niles in 1964 when her father moved her family to town. She eventually raised her two daughters, aged 21 and 27, here as well. While...

Police: Evanston man reports carjacking early Friday morning

July 26, 2019 at 9:50 p.m.

A 28-year-old Evanston man said he was carjacked early Friday morning by two masked men, according to Evanston police. Evanston police officers responded to a call at about 4:20 a.m....

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