Taylor Hartz

Prepare to be scared when the dead take over Naper Settlement for All Hallows Eve

October 11, 2019 at 9:17 p.m.

Ghosts, goblins and witches will be casting spells and haunting the grounds of Naper Settlement Oct. 18-19 for the 18th annual celebration of All Hallows Eve. The 12-acre museum campus...

Naperville library patrons want more weekend programs for kids, afternoon programs for adults and free computer classes

October 11, 2019 at 7:32 p.m.

The Naperville Public Library found that 99.8% of respondents to a recent survey view the library as an essential part of the community, but have some ideas for improvements. The...

Ridgewood begins study on consolidating with elementary districts, surprising Union Ridge officials

October 7, 2019 at 6:36 p.m.

The Ridgewood High School Board announced Sept. 27 it has commissioned a study to consider whether it would be beneficial to the community to consolidate the district with Union Ridge...

Harwood Heights officials considering ban on vaping, sale of vaping products

October 4, 2019 at 6:19 p.m.

Harwood Heights officials are considering prohibiting vaping on public property, including schools, as part of an effort to thwart teenage use of electronic cigarettes. The Village Board discussed plans Thursday...

Zoning Board member appointed to Norridge Village Board

September 30, 2019 at 8:45 p.m.

The Norridge Village Board appointed Andrew Ronstadt, a member of the Zoning Board, to fill the position of Daniel Tannhauser, who resigned at the same meeting. Tannhauser had been appointed...

Evanston’s Sketchbook Brewing Company to expand with new location in Skokie

September 24, 2019 at 6:42 p.m.

Evanston-based Sketchbook Brewing Company will be opening a new brewery and tap room in Skokie next year. The new production facility and tap room, which will be located at 4901...

Students from Union Ridge Elementary School in Harwood Heights participated in the Pledge With a Vet program at the home of U.S. Navy veterans John and Lori Yanora on Sept. 21.

Union Ridge students visit veterans for morning Pledge of Allegiance

September 24, 2019 at 6:04 p.m.

Instead of saying the Pledge of Allegiance in a classroom, some students at Union Ridge Elementary School have begun traveling to local veterans' homes for the morning routine as part...

95th Street Library gears up for the return of Star Wars day

September 18, 2019 at 11:24 p.m.

Grab your lightsabers and get ready to travel to a galaxy far, far away. Star Wars Reads Day returns to the 95th Street Library Sept. 28, offering fans of the...

Ridgewood High School launches first Special Olympics program

September 17, 2019 at 8:28 p.m.

Ridgewood High School officials are touting the launch of what they believe to be the school's first Special Olympics team, joining the Chicago chapter of the nation-wide sports organization. The...

Ridgewood High School anticipates $1.5 million savings by refinancing bonds

September 16, 2019 at 7:30 a.m.

Ridgewood High School District 234 refinanced bonds this month, a change officials say will save taxpayers $1.5 million in interest costs over the next nine years. The bonds, called Series...

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