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Obituary: Major General William P. Levine
The information and eulogy below come from Jonathan Plotkin. Major General William P. Levine passed away on Friday, March 29, 2013 at the age of 97. Loving husband of Rhoda Kreiter Levine and the late...
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What's on My Election Ballot?
Learn which races and candidates will be on the ballot for your area before heading to the voting booth on Tuesday, April 9. Just enter your name, house number, birth date and zip code to get started....
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Food Composting Canned in Highland Park
This week was the last time—for now anyway—that Highland Park residents could participate in the curbside food scrap collection and composting program that got only underway in January. Nu-Earth...
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Regional Police Report: One Killed in School Bus Crash and more
Wadsworth One Killed in School Bus Crash A rollover crash involving a school bus and two vehicles at Route 173 and Kilbourne Road in Newport Township at about 8 a.m. Friday morning has left one person...
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4-Year-Old Serenades Ellen with "Grenade"
You are never too young to sing your heart out, especially if you are a hat-wearing, stylish crooner named Kai from Houston, Texas. The pint-sized singer belted out Bruno Mars' hit song "Grenade" on...
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Accusations Fly in $89 Million Referendum Campaign
Over the last week proponents and foes of the $89 million referendum to renovate Deerfield and Highland Park High Schools have had no shortage of controversy in their efforts to persuade voters....
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The Conduit Bender You've Always Dreamed Of
We love Craigslist. The online classified is easy to use, localized and discreet. Whether you're looking for collectables, furniture or a passive-aggressive gift for your in-laws, there's a good chance...
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Winged Pig Stolen
Flying Pig Non-Believers Turn Desperate Someone stole a winged pig sculpture from the front yard of a Northbrook home. Welcome to Palaslime Someone in Palatine damaged a Jeep SUV by bending the...
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Poll: Should Weight Determine Airfare?
Samoa Air introduced a pricing system based on passengers' weight and their bags this week. CBS News reported that, depending on the flight, each kilogram would cost 93 cents to $1.06. A man weighing...
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Lake Forest Students Immersed in Holocaust Study
Deer Path Middle School in Lake Forest gave its eighth graders a lot more education about the Holocaust last week than the State of Illinois requires and the students came away with education that will...
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Caption This! Curious Bathroom Cat
We had close to 20 captions submitted for the photo of bunnies in the field in last week's Caption This contest. The Patch judges awarded title of best caption to Randy F Gollay for "Where's Hef?" Both...
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Work Set on Three Major East-West Roads
Three of the area’s major east-west thoroughfares—Lake Cook, Deerfield and Half Day Roads—will be undergoing construction over the next few weeks and more. Work begins today over the next few weeks on...
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Fun Run to Raise Money for Lung Cancer Research
There's still time to register to participate in Breathe Deep North Shore, a 5K fun run, 1-mile walk and balloon launch to raise crucial funds for the LUNGevity Foundation for lung cancer research. The...
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Man Seen Covered in Blood Charged with Attempted Murder
Michael Highsmith, 24, of 2900 N. Buffman St., Milwaukee, was arrested Sunday for attempted murder, aggravated battery great bodily harm, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and armed robbery,...
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One Person Critically Injured in Wilmette House Fire
One person was critically injured in a house fire at 236 Valley View Dr. early Monday morning. The resident of the home was taken to Skokie Hospital and, at the time of publication, is listed in...
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Golf Course is Now Open
The Highland Park Country Club 18-hole Golf Course and Learning Center is now open to residents and the public. The golf course will be offering a resident spring special Monday through Thursday with a...
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Free Gardening Seminar to Feature Expert Melinda Myers
Does your thirsty landscaping need some TLC? Learn great tips on how to bring your landscaping back from last year's drought from Melinda Myers, a nationally-recognized gardening expert, TV/radio host,...
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Referendum Foes Get Outside Help
Supporters and opponents of the $89 million Referendum to renovate Highland Park and Deerfield High Schools got help Sunday in advance of Tuesday’s election that will decide the plan’s fate. More than...
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Letter to the Editor: Support the Referendum
Why I support the Referendum (as simply as I can state it) Our High School facilities are antiquated. They do not measure up to current standards, falling far behind those of every high school in the...
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Letter to the Editor: Gordon for 113 Board
Dear Editor, District 113 is going through a critical time right now, and a change in our school board leadership in April can help ensure that our district continues on a path that balances...
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