One day after Buffalo Grove celebrated its Pride drive, a crowd of LGBTQ supporters showed up at village hall. But they weren't there to celebrate. They gathered to protest the village's denial of Buffalo Grove resident and Pride Drive organizer Car...

Fifteen months ago, as the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated, would-be pet owners flocked to shelters seeking animal companions. Though some shelters across the country are reporting an uptick in pandemic pet returns this spring, that does not appear t...

Mia Willentzik, 13, of Northbrook, is a huge animal lover despite being terribly allergic to both cats and dogs. For her Bat Mitzvah project, she collected blankets for the animals at Riverwoods animal shelter Orphans of the Storm, and also raised o...

On Friday June 25th the North Suburban YMCA will hold a Trivia Night outdoors (weather permitting) from 7:00 -9:00 p.m. Teams of 6-10 people are invited to get a team together to join in the fun competition to become the trivia champions. The champi...

As the North Suburban YMCA continues to recover from the pandemic, it is focusing on ensuring that the community has access to charitable programs, financial assistance, and operational security for generations to come. The Y has established a seri...

To address the recent lifeguard shortage due to COVID-19 and to prepare for the summer swim season, the North Suburban YMCA took on the challenge to train and certify over 150 new lifeguards. Taught by Red Cross Lifeguard Instructors, the certifica...

Last Friday in Durham, N.C., Northbrook native and Glenbrook North graduate Jon Scheyer was introduced as the 20th head coach in the history of the Duke University men's basketball program, effective with the 2022-2023 season. Scheyer - Duke's assoc...

A 75-year-old retired attorney from Northbrook just became the oldest American to summit the world's tallest mountain. Arthur Muir trained for about two years, he told ABC 7 Chicago, and conquering Mount Everest has been a goal of his since meeting ...

The historic Adlai E. Stevenson Home in Mettawa likely has been saved from demolition after last-minute action by Lake County's state legislators. The pending state budget approved by the House and Senate late Monday includes a $1.1 million grant to...

With a 28-year legacy of leadership, conservation and a commitment to improving her community through recreation, Northbrook Park District Commissioner Penelope Randel has retired. A Northbrook resident since 1979, Randel was elected to the board in...