There's been a major evolution in the design and construction of senior housing. What was formerly a focus on functionality, accessibility and safety has remained essential but not exclusive. Now, senior housing also has to be aesthetically fabulous...

The anniversary on Monday of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, on the World Trade Center twin towers in New York City, the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., and in the skies over Pennsylvania, demands considered reflection. Two decades provide us...

"God's Work Our Hands" Northfield Township Lutheran Congregations Sept. 9. Dozens of volunteers from four ELCA congregations converged for a "God's Work Our Hands" project on Saturday, Sept. 9. "God's Work Our Hands" is an annual ELCA initiative th...

On Wednesday, the Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program supported more than 200 senior citizens and local residents at the Northbrook YMCA Seniorpalozza Health Fair. The team provided customers with energy savings tips they can use whether they rent o...

Sunset Foods employee Ron Bernardi, an 80-year-old, third-generation Italian American, is possibly the most popular person in Northbrook. The village board officially added to his legend by giving him a "Key to the Village" Tuesday. "The really, re...

A Des Plaines man was arrested on allegations he stole a $2,000 bicycle at Rivers Casino from someone who'd gone there to sell it, police said Wednesday. Daniel Soriano, 26, of the 2700 block of Craig Drive, is charged with felony theft. The theft o...

Rosh Hashanah holds a special significance at Temple Beth-El this year. Less than a month ahead of the Jewish New Year 5784, to be observed starting at sundown today, the Northbrook synagogue hosted a "Welcome Home" event for members of Temple Chai ...

Chris Leiner has been selected as the new executive director of the Northbrook Park District. The park district's director of parks and properties for more than a year, he started as executive director Sept. 1. Leiner, 39, of Gurnee succeeds Molly ...

Four accomplished athletes and two dedicated volunteers recently inducted into the Northbrook Park District's Hall of Fame said they are proud to be from Northbrook and grateful for the sports-related opportunities afforded them locally. The six ind...