Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Last week's prosciutto sandwich with mozzarella, basil and tomatoes was crafted by Cafe Aroma in Winnetka.
One individual correctly guessed that the lunch shown in last week's "Guess the Meal" contest came from Cafe Aroma in Winnetka. Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District won this time around and will receive the sandwich free of charge, or something of comparable value. If you've been to the bakery and cafe, consider leaving a review on its business listing. Earlier: Guess the Meal and Win Lunch Everyone's invited to play Guess the Meal again this week. All you have to do is look at the photo and make your guess in the comments section. Don't miss the free food giveaways! Subscribe to Winnetka-Glencoe Patch for local news, events and happenings. It's free.
Monday, May 21, 2012
Creme de la Creme, at 903 Green Bay Rd., was the fourth retail store at which the lifeguard bandit attempted to steal cash in the past week.
Creme de la Creme was the most recent store robbed by the so-called lifeguard bandit, Winnetka police said Monday. Earlier: Fourth North Shore Armed Robbery Attempted in Three Days A man entered Creme de la Creme, located at 903 Green Bay Rd. in Hubbard Woods, on Saturday with a knife. He demanded cash from the store clerk, then left the gift store with $240. Police previously alerted the public to the robbery, but had not named the store until Monday. Winnetka Deputy Chief of Police Joseph Pellus told Patch on Monday afternoon that the police are investigating the string of burglaries that occurred last week and also affected retail stores in Northfield, Glenview and Wilmette. Pellus said that the neighboring police departments are …
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Illinois lawmakers are again looking to expand gambling options in Illinois.
Illinois lawmakers are considering plans to add more casinos as the state continues to grapple with budget woes. The latest proposals would place casinos in Danville, Rockford and Waukegan. Another proposal would allow for slot machines to be operated at race tracks like Arlington Park, the Alton Daily News reported. The bills are sponsored by Terry Link (D-Waukegan) in the Senate and Lou Lang (D-Skokie) in the House. Gov. Pat Quinn has called the legislation to, once again, expand gambling in Illinois "a distraction." Meanwhile, behind the scenes, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has been pushing for a Chicago casino. A Chicago casino is something that officials in the city long have sought. As far back at 1993, Mayor Daley proposed an $800 …
Friday, May 18, 2012
Glencoe's Frank & Betsie's Restaurants and Winnetka's Restaurant Michael are the winners of Readers' Choice "Best Steak in New Trier Township" this week.
Two restuarants tied for the bragging rights of "Best Steak in New Trier Township" this week. Frank & Betsie's Restaurant, 51 Green Bay Rd, Glencoe, and Restaurant Michael, 64 Green Bay Rd., Winnetka, both received six votes each. Check out the poll yourself: What's the Best Place for Steak in New Trier Township? We'll be running reader's choice polls every Monday through Friday so that you can help advise your neighbors on the best places to check out in town — and hopefully learn something new yourself! It's also an opportunity for people to leave reviews in our extensive business directory. And no need to wait for a poll to sound off. Got a rant or rave? If you've got something to say about a local business, please look it up in the …
From Sheridan Road to Ash Street, here's a look at foreclosure properties on the market in Winnetka this week.
Looking for a piece of Winnetka real estate for a steal? There are currently 30 foreclosures and pre-foreclosures on the market in Winnetka, according to a listings search by Trulia. Below, we've included a sampling of homes. Just click the address link for all the details of that particular property and, click here for a full round up of foreclosure and pre-foreclosure properties around town. Don’t miss any Winnetka news: Subscribe to our free Patch newsletter and like us on Facebook!
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Guess which Winnetka, Glencoe or Northfield food establishment serves this dish and win it free for lunch.
Take a good look at this dish. Then scroll down to the comments and tell us which restaurant or establishment in Winnetka, Glencoe or Northfield serves it. If you guess correcly, you'll win it free, or something of comparable value, for lunch. Please get your guess in Monday at 5 p.m. You can only guess once. If we receive more than one correct answer, we'll have a random drawing to determine the winner. Check back Tuesday to see if you won. We'll announce the winner's name, but we don't have a way to contact you. So check winnetka.patch.com. Good luck and good eating! Eat better. Like Winnetka-Glencoe Patch on Facebook.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
The Winnetka-Northfield Chamber of Commerce aims to start a new tradition by serving beer and wine on the second day of the event, July 21.
During a board meeting earlier this month, the Winnetka Village Board supported a new policy direction for the Winnetka Sidewalk Sale this summer. For the first time, shoppers over the age of 21 will be able to drink beer and wine in a temporary streetscape garden on Saturday, July 21. "It's something that we were thinking of doing to energize the sidewalk sale because sales are waning," said Terry Dason, director of the Winnetka-Northfield Chamber of Commerce, in an interview with Patch. The sale, which goes from Friday, July 20 through Saturday, July 21 this year, has been a Winnetka tradition for more than three decades and is organized by the Chamber. Related: Photo Gallery: Winnetka-Northfield Sidewalk Sale "Department stores are …
Only two days left to vote for this week's Reader's Choice poll!
You will pamper yourself with this one.
From elegant and stately mansions to modern, environmentally-friendly abodes, The North Shore is chock-full of one-of-a-kind homes. Each week, Patch will feature one ‘Wow House’ that caught our attention. This week Patch has an offering listed Friday by Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate at 219 Ramsey Road. Listed at $1.899,000 and built six years ago, this dream home boasts 17 rooms including seven bedrooms and six bathrooms as well as a media room and an office. Here, take a peek inside, and see what this high-end price tag fetches in 60015. Is your home a ‘Wow’ House? Want to nominate a spectacular, unusual or just plain cool property on the North Shore? E-mail us: steve.sadin@patch.com
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Last week's veggie sandwich with hummus, cucumber, tomato, red onion, Swiss cheese and mixed greens was produced by Three Tarts Bakery and Cafe in Northfield.
Three people correctly guessed that the lunch shown in last week's "Guess the Food" contest came from Three Tarts Bakery and Cafe in Northfield. Through a random drawing, M. Monaheim won this week. If you've been to the bakery and cafe, consider leaving a review on its business listing. It's open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Earlier: Guess the Food and Win Lunch Everyone's invited to play Guess the Food again this week. All you have to do is look at the photo and make your guess in the comments section. Don't miss the free food giveaways! Subscribe to Winnetka-Glencoe Patch for local news, events and happenings. It's free.
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