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 …
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Bobby Dubin worked with a Deerfield-based WeDeal.com to sell discounts to his three Highland Park restaurants, asking for 90 percent of the profit up front. Two weeks later, he closed them all.
Bobby Dubin surprised many this week when he closed his three restaurants — Stashs, 2nd Street Bistro and 2nd Street Enoteca. One person he especially caught off guard was Jordan Heller, the founder and CEO of Deerfield-based WeDeal.com. The news meant that Heller had just lost about $16,000. Heller believes he was intentionally swindled. Dubin says he simply ran out of money when he thought he could hold on a little longer. 'He told me what I needed to hear' Much like Groupon, WeDeal.com is an online company that offers coupons for discounted goods, services and food. It started in 2010 and has offered almost 1,400 deals since then, many for Highland Park restaurants like Once Upon a Bagel, La Casa de Isaac and Moishe, Michael's and …
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Former Trustee Chris Rintz to challenge Caucus' village president candidate; challenger Patrick Livney fails to replace Joe Adams on the Caucus' slate of trustee candidates.
Next April’s Winnetka elections promise to be interesting as former trustee Chris Rintz said he will mount an independent campaign for Village President following Winnetka Caucus Council’s selection of Gene Greable for that post. More political intrigue could also be forming in terms of the village board elections, where challenger Patrick Livney did not win enough votes to replace Joe Adams on the Caucus’ slate of candidates for Village Trustee. Incumbents Arthur Braun and Richard Kates led the pack with 436 and 429 votes respectively. Adams, Winnetka’s Zoning Board of Appeals Chair, received 310 votes and Livney came in fourth with 216. In what was at times a raucous atmosphere Monday night at the Skokie School, Winnetka residents …
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Monday, April 16, 2012
Student enrollment center, renovated classrooms, student gathering space also part of the five-year plan.
Students will have to wait two years, to 2014, to enjoy Oakton Community College’s new, 93,000 square-foot, $39 million Science and Health Careers Center, a project that began on April 5. But other projects part of the college’s five-year master plan, projected to cost $68.5 million total, will be completed at different times, and some of that work has begun as well. A combination of work on new and existing construction will take place through 2017, and will include the Science and Health Careers Center, the largest single project in the plan, a new student enrollment center, a student gathering area, renovated classrooms, infrastructure improvements and more. Earlier: Des Plaines Park District one of nine in state to receive …
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Three fireplaces, attached three-car garage, finished basement, $1.3 million.
From elegant and stately mansions to modern, environmentally-friendly abodes, the Chicago suburbs are chock-full of one-of-a-kind homes. Each week, Patch features one Wow House that caught our attention. This week Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty has a house, 9681 Elms Terrace, listed at $1,299,000. Related: Check out all the Wow Houses. This dream home features hardwood floors, cathedral ceiling, an attached, three-car garage, three fireplaces and a finished basement. Take a peek inside, and see what this high-end price tag fetches in 60016. Want to nominate a spectacular, unusual or just plain cool property to be a Patch Wow House? Tell us in the comments section below. Find Patch on Facebook; click like. Stay connected: Receive an…
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
The Winnetka and Northfield villages saw two businesses close and 10 open in 2011.
On both national and local levels, small business growth is key to economic recovery post-recession, according to U.S. News and World Report. As the country eases itself out of a financial downturn, business communities like Winnetka and Northfield continue to find ways to cut costs and, at times, expand. Store owners battled slow growth and weathered crazy storms this past year. Keep up with business stories on Winnetka-Glencoe Patch Facebook. “From what I’m hearing from the business owners, they are seeing better numbers at the end of the year from last year—not a lot, very small increments,” said Winnekta-Northfield Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Terry Dason. “The general attitude definitely seems to be improving.” Related: O'…
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Features include 10 rooms, hardwood floors and a high-end kitchen.
From elegant and stately mansions to modern, environmentally friendly abodes, The Chicago suburbs are chock-full of one-of-a-kind homes. Each week Patch will feature one Wow House that caught our attention. This week a 4,670 square-foot house in Des Plaines takes the title. Click here to check out all the Wow Houses. This traditional brick and stone house, 637 Howard Ave., was built in 2007, and sits on a deep, professionally landscaped lot, 60 feet by 170 feet, with a patio in the backyard. The front door opens to a dramatic, two-story foyer, and there are cherry hardwood floors throughout. Related: A $2.9 million gem with New England charm. The heating and cooling systems are zoned, which means there is a furnace and air conditioning …
Looking for something for Valentine's Day? Let your friends and neighbors recommend a great Winnetka spot or sound off on your own favorite florists.
Welcome to the latest installment of "Who Do You Trust?," a roundup of local businesses up for rating and review on Patch. We have a seriously extensive business directory, and it's designed for you to share recommendations and praise — or warnings and words to the wise — for businesses and services around town. This week, we're talking about the people who make life bloom, florists. So here's a look at a sampling around town that can help you make the best choice. Please consider visiting their Patch listing page and leaving a review. Did we miss your favorite spot for roses? Tell us in the comments or share with us on Facebook! Are you a business owner? Click here to learn how to claim your listing and connect with local customers. About…
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Can you smell the sea breeze? This 5,600 square-foot estate brings Nantucket design to the North Shore.
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012
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, a 5,600 square-foot Northbrook estate steals our hearts. Set on two acres down a private lane, the $2.9 million showstopper invokes New England with its cedar shake shingles, peaked rooflines, gables and expansive porches. Completed by builder Orren Pickell in 2005, 23 Bridlewood Road won a Crystal Key Award from the Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago for its architectural design. Last Week: Glenayre Mansion Makes This Week's 'Wow' House Inside this mansion, French doors lead through the foyer to an enormous family …
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012
The chain is also letting customers suggest locations where it can deliver free treats.
Panera Bread restaurants in Chicagoland are offering free coffee tomorrow, and all Wednesdays in February, from 7 to 9 a.m. No purchase is required. Locations of Panera Bread include 7023 W. Dempster, Niles; 9465 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles; 30 S. Northwest Hwy., Park Ridge; 2512 Waukegan Road, Glenview; 1518 Market Street, Des Plaines; 9611 Skokie Blvd., Skokie; 1199 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette; 1700 Sherman Ave., Evanston and 940 Green Bay Road, Winnetka. And as part of its Warm Up Wednesdays campaign, the restaurant-bakery chain is also promising it will deliver free, warm treats to cold Chicagoans. According to a press release, Facebook users can make suggestions as to where Panera can deliver the treats on the Panera Facebook page at …
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frannye Eisner
11:50 am on Saturday, December 8, 2012
Seriously? Big Box in Winnetka! Our society has enough trouble maintaining class and traditional values. Winnetka is one of the last "Rockwellian" bastions in the area. Some things are better left alone> Not to mention what this would do to Noah's ark- a great store for Winnetka! more ›