Tuesday, May 22, 2012
The following information was supplied by the Winnetka Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
May 18 Robbery: An employee reported to police that an unknown male entered Creme de la Creme, at 903 Green Bay Rd. in Hubbard Woods. The male displayed a knife, demanded cash and left. The loss is $240. Related: Police Release Name of Winnetka Store Robbed Last Week -- Theft: A person reported to police that at about 9:25 a.m. on May 17 someone took an unlocked black Apple iPhone 3GS from the Health Services Office at 385 Winnetka Ave., where New Trier High School is located. The loss is $50. Last week: Two Incidents of Property Damage, Expired Driver's License: Winnetka Police Blotter May 19 Criminal Damage: A police officer found that someone defaced the concrete bridge supports in the 800 block of Green Bay Trail with black marker and …
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.
Proposed policy would allow New Trier Township High School District 203 school board to consider naming rights for people who donate more than half the cost of a major project
Want to get something named after you at New Trier High School? It’s not going to happen, unless you’re a staff member who gave extraordinary service to the school and retired at least five years ago. But that could change, under a proposed policy that the New Trier Township High School District 203 school board discussed at their May 21 school board meeting at the school’s Northfield Campus. The school also has a campus in Winnetka. The proposed policy, which covers donations and advertising on school property, starts with a statement of philosophy that makes clear that the district does not want any advertising or donations to impact what students are taught: “The intent of the district is to minimize the impact of commercialism on …
Suburban landlords are feeling the benefit as more people avoid buying a home in this market.
Suburban apartment rents hit a record high during the first quarter of the year, according to Crain's Chicago Business. The median rent is up 2.6 percent compared to a year earlier as well as compared to the previous quarter, the article states. Occupancy rates, at 94.7 percent, are also high. The North Shore saw the biggest increase in rents at 12.2 percent, according to Crain's. Lake County, which has the highest occupancy rate at 96.9 percent, saw a slight dip in rent. For the full article and a more complete breakdown by region, click here.
Two Ramblers signed on the dotted line this past week for college running.
As a highlight of their cross country and track careers, two Loyola Academy student-athletes celebrated "signing day" this past week. William Hague, a Winnetka resident, and Todd Ford, a Glenview resident, both qualified for the Illinois State Meet this weekend. Last Thursday, Hague signed with Duke University and Ford signed with Williams College.
Have a question about the best ways to avoid flooding this summer? Consider going to the Northfield seminar on Tuesday night.
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 …
The following information was supplied by the Winnetka Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
May 14 Graffiti: A police officer reported that sometime between March 27 and May 14, someone painted on the west-facing wall and south-facing pillar of a building at 511 Lincoln Ave. with black and white paint. The repair cost is $200. -- Theft: A person in the 900 block of Green Bay Road reported to police that between April 14 and May 10, someone removed business checks from a desk and cashed them, making for a loss of $8,200. Last week: Four Thefts, DUI and House Burglary: Winnetka Police Blotter May 16 Theft: A person reported to police that between 3:20 p.m. and 4:45 p.m., someone took a Texas Instrument Nspire CAS calculator from his backpack at 385 Winnetka Ave., where New Trier High School is located. The backpack had been left …
Girl Scouts Troop #41059, a group of fifth graders at Skokie School in Winnetka, has developed a life-saving campaign called JUST DRIVE, which is designed to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving.
Dear Readers, I am a Junior Girl Scout in Troop #41059, and we are telling you to JUST DRIVE. Did you know: I myself have experienced a car accident caused by distracted driving. Driving on the highway with my mom and my friend, a car came along and the driver was talking on his phone. The driver ran straight into the back of our car, and our back bumper came off! Fortunately no one was hurt but we were lucky, it could have been a lot worse. So I am asking everyone to JUST DRIVE. No cellphones. No distractions. Kelly Bertram Junior Girl Scout Troop #41059
The JV boys lacrosse team was all smiles after their win on Friday.
The junior varsity boys lacrosse team for New Trier High School beat Loyola's team on Friday with a final score of 11 to 1. In the words of one fan, "It capped off a perfect season for the boys!" Stay tuned to Winnetka Patch for the latest updates: Sign up for our newsletter & Like us on Facebook!
Joni Johnson
7:50 pm on Tuesday, May 22, 2012
I wouldn't call the proposed policy "trashy", but I do have concerns about it. I, too, am an alum, and my children have all attended NT (one is still there). I think it would be more appropriate to recognize donors on brick pavers, a plaque, benches, trees or even individual rooms (such as a science lab, a music performance space, etc.) rather than entire buildings. Donors should not be motivated… more ›