Wednesday, January 2, 2013
From a former New Trier student being recognized while burglarizing an acquaintance’s home to a quirky historic Winnetka home for sale, here are the top news from last year.
Winnetka Trustee Charged With DUI In Skokie Jennifer Spinney, a Winnetka trustee, was charged with a DUI in Skokie on Sept. 6. According to the report, Spinney told police she is 'not a criminal' but a 'drunk driver.' Police: Former New Trier Student Recognized While Burglarizing Acquaintance's Wilmette Home Wilmette Police arrested a 20-year-old formerNew Trier High School student Friday after a school acquaintance recognized him when he attempted to burglarize her home earlier that morning, police say. New Trier Grad Simplifies Chicago Parking Nightmare A Winnetka native is developing a tech startup called SpotHero aimed at eliminating the headache of parking downtown. Seven New Trier Swimmers Qualify for Olympic Trials The students and …
Friday, December 14, 2012
The 14,600-square-foot mansion modeled after the Beverly Hills Hotel was built in 1991 for Chicago philanthropists Ann and Robert Lurie.
The former Winnetka home of Chicago philanthropists Ann and Robert Lurie is back on the market, according to Zillow.com. Listed at $9.75 million, this 14,670-square-foot mansion features 10 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, a swimming pool with a lake view, an outdoor tennis court, a wine cellar, a home fitness center and elevators to each floor, HuffingtonPost.com reported. The lakefront mansion at 973 Sheridan Rd. was last sold in 1997 for $5.5 million, according to Zillow.com. Built in 1991 for the Luries, the home was modeled after the Beverly Hills Hotel and features a full apartment in the lower level, Chicago Real Estate Daily reported. Several Chicagoland spaces are named after the Luries, including the Lurie Garden in Millennium Park and…
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Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Winnetka police say the Florida woman presented a forged check and stolen identification to a teller at Northern Trust Bank.
A woman arrested in Winnetka is believed to be connected with a Florida-based identity theft ring, Winnetka police said. Molly E. Meiring, 35, of 5741 NE 18th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, Fl., was charged with identity theft and forgery on Nov. 29, according to police reports. Winnetka police responded to the Northern Trust Bank at 62 Green Bay Rd., Thursday afternoon on a report of a woman attempting to cash a forged check. The teller recognized Meiring as a possible suspect in an internal security bulletin and alerted Winnetka police while Meiring was still in the drive through, police said. Meiring and her vehicle were located and detained in the bank’s drive through and police say subsequent investigation found that Meiring presented a …
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Monday, December 3, 2012
A 19-year-old told police she had mutual friends with the man whom she saw in her home, according to police.
Wilmette Police arrested a 20-year-old former New Trier High School student Friday after a school acquaintance recognized him when he attempted to burglarize her home earlier that morning, police say. Russell Thomas, 20, of the 700 block of 11th Street, Wilmette, was charged with one felony count of residential burglary. A woman and her 19-year-old daughter told police that they were upstairs in their home, located in the 1200 block of Richmond Lane, when they heard noises coming from the first floor early Friday morning. The daughter said that when she went downstairs to investigate, she saw Thomas standing in the foyer, sifting through her mother’s purse, police reported. When the daughter confronted Russell, he fled on foot, police said…
The 1920 Lola Maverick Lloyd House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It's for sale for $699,930.
Lola Maverick Lloyd was a social activist whose grandfather's refusal to brand his Texas cattle inspired the term "maverick." So it's no surprise that such a freethinker would build a uniquely charming home. That arts-and-craft-style house on a wooded lot is for sale in Winnetka for $699,930. It has been preserved by her family since she died in 1999. The home, at 455 Birch St., includes a large mural in the living room of a ranch scene, turquoise window trim and lots of hand-carved wooden details and furnishings. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006. A 2009 Chicago Magazine article on the home, listed then at $990,000, pointed out the difficulties of buying a protected home that has rehab restrictions in place…
Saturday, December 1, 2012
A group strolls through Winnetka denouncing idea of major pet retailer coming to village
About 50 people and 12 dogs took to the Winnetka streets Friday to protest the possibility of nationwide pet chain Petco moving into downtown Winnetka. Angie DeMars, the proprietor of Winnetka’s Noah’s Ark Pet Supply, was one of the organizers. She had demonstrators of both the two-foot and the four-foot variety going through the village before concluding their walk at 714 Elm St., the site of the now vacant building where the Petco may be located. The California-based company has indicated they may be interested in putting an Unleashed by Petco shop at this location, which is more of a boutique style shop for dog owners, as opposed to the traditional design. The building which has been vacant for at least two years had been the home of …
David Levine
10:14 am on Wednesday, January 2, 2013
My son saw a Cougar on the GreenBay Trail two or three nights ago. He was afraid as he was alone and couldn't escape, but he screamed and the Cougar took off into the foilage. more ›