Articles filed under Northbrook
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'Focus our attention on forgiveness': Glenbrook-area synagogues observe Yom KippurSep 16, 2021 9:17 AM - Glenbrook-area synagogues are observing the holiest day on the Jewish calendar for a second time in a pandemic, but still in much the same way as they always have: with introspection and prayer. Yom Kippur started sundown on Wednesday and continues the next 25 hours with services and prayer, concluding with the breaking of fast at sundown tonight.
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Ecology Day students back on the scene
Sep 16, 2021 9:02 AM - Northbrook Junior High students find Techny Prairie Park river clean enough for crawfish to thrive -
Glenview-based WGA lands new sponsor on Korn Ferry tourSep 16, 2021 9:02 AM - The Western Golf Association has landed a new sponsor for its event on the Korn Ferry Tour. The event that had been known as the Evans Scholars Invitational is now the NV5 Invitational Presented by First Midwest Bank.
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District 225 summer school updateSep 16, 2021 9:00 AM - Summer school dates for 2022, costs and 2021 facts released by District 225
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Carbon tax is essential to addressing climate changeSep 15, 2021 12:45 PM - From Mary Hansen of Northbrook: Thank you for the Sept. 9 Hartstein column highlighting the Northbrook Climate Action Plan. This plan included community input at every step and is ambitious. Near the end, Hartstein characterizes the climate emergency as something which we all must address at broader levels. I agree.
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Northbrook police report results of Labor Day enforcement effortSep 15, 2021 10:28 AM - The Northbrook Police Department issued 120 seat belt citations during its 19-day Labor Day traffic safety enforcement effort aimed at getting drunken and drugged drivers off the road and encouraging seat belt use.
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Speaking Out: Regardless of the name, 'community' is key to Oakton
Sep 15, 2021 4:07 AM - Oakton Community College recently voted to change its name in the near future to Oakton College. One can debate the pros and cons of such a name change, but "community" is key to Oakton and the approximately 1,000 community colleges around the country. You can take "community" out of the name, but you can't take "community" out of the college. -
KodiakCare Announces Second Annual Bidding for Barks Online Auction on Sept. 20.
Sep 15, 2021 8:55 AM - KodiakCare, a nonprofit that saves dogs by providing funding for critical veterinary care to families who lack financial means, today announced their second annual Bidding for Barks online auction. -
Jewish Genealogical Society to host two virtual talks by contributor to Steve Morse's 'One-Step' website
Sep 14, 2021 9:19 AM - Joel Weintraub, one of the contributors to Steve Morse's "One-Step" website, will give two online genealogy talks, one called :Here Comes The 1950 Census: What To Expect" and one called "Finding Difficult Passengers on the Ellis Island Manifests," for the Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, meeting of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois, starting at 1 p.m. CDT. Register/RSVP at https://jgsi.org/event-4118898. For more information, see https://jgsi.org or phone 312-666-0100. -
Lake Forest Art Pop gallery adds life to downtown shops
Sep 13, 2021 12:02 PM - Lake Forest Art Pop is a pop-up gallery staffed by volunteer artists and run as a not-for-profit venture housed in unused storefronts in the downtown area.
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