Winnetka Talk

Dann rampage remembered 25 years later

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:56:10 -0500

May 20, 1988 is the day that many North Shore residents say their faith in the safety of their children’s school was damaged. That was the day that Laurie Dann, 30, who grew up in Glencoe, went on her rampage.

Winnetka officials plant seeds for beautification program

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:36:01 -0500

WINNETKA — The seeds are planted for a new floral beautification program due to debut this summer throughout Winnetka’s commercial districts.

Sacred Heart transforming tech center

Thu, 16 May 2013 04:49:34 -0500

Sacred Heart School is preparing to turn its technology center into something similar to what the kids may see in college, or their first job after graduation.

New staffing company says job market improving

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:52:00 -0500

“I really, truly want to put people to work. That drives me.” Those are the words of Jack Harriff, a former senior executive in the health care industry who a little less than a month ago opened the doors of his new Northfield human resources support agency, Express Employment Professionals.

New Trier ends drought in sectional finals, beats Loyola

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:19:04 -0500

NORTHBROOK — At this time last season, Dano Johnson barely saw the water in the sectional final, which New Trier lost to Loyola. Different story this year. Not only did Johnson start Saturday at Glenbrook North in the boys water polo sectional final, the senior scored all three of his goals in the fourth quarter to help propel the Trevians to an 11-9 victory over the Ramblers and the program’s first trip to the state tournament since 2004. “He kind of came out of nowhere to be a great defensive player for us,” said New Trier coach Dave Goodspeed, whose …

Northfield woman volunteers to be an example to kids

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:40:01 -0500

Every day is Mother’s Day for Karin Balsbaugh of Northfield. “Well, we’re thinking about our children and other people’s children,” she said, with a smile. We caught up with Balsbaugh at Rebuilding Together Day in Highland Park, where she joined fellow volunteers of Kenilworth Union Church.

Dold will run again in 2014

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:39:55 -0500

Former 10th District Congressman Bob Dold announced last week that he will run again in 2014, seeking to reclaim the seat he lost to U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider (D-10th) last November in the north suburban congressional district.