Winnetka Talk

Northfield Farmers Market begins Saturday

Thu, 24 May 2012 05:37:03 -0500

“If you want a tomato still with dirt on it, come to the farmers market,” said Market Manager John Bradley. He said the Northfield Farmers Market offers fresh produce you can’t find elsewhere. “The pick it on Friday and bring it to sell Saturday,” he said.

Paik awarded scholarship

Sat, 26 May 2012 09:16:00 -0500

Jasmine Dela Luna of Melrose Park and Christopher Paik of Winnetka were awarded scholarships for their essays on human trafficking at a ceremony held earlier this month at the Chinese American Service League in Chicago to commemorate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. …

Property Transfers

Sat, 26 May 2012 14:09:06 -0500

Information is provided by Record Information Services, P.O. Box 894, Elburn IL 60119; phone (630) 557-1000; fax (630) 557-1001. EVANSTON 1010 Mulford St.: Nicholas W Tarantello to Darryl Doebler, $400,000, April 24 106 South Boulevard Unit B: Marius Stanoiu to Marnie Gucciard Michael P Gucciard Jr, $630,000, April 25 1121 Mulford St.: Smith Trust to Gavin Galich Ann Kudlas, $325,000, April 25 1704 Harrison St.: Thomas M Hoover to Michael S Young Carolyn I Young, $405,000, April 25 1830 Ridge Ave. Apt 103: Citimortgage Inc to Richard H Fisher, $163,000, April 20 2020 Maple Ave.: Benjamin Allan Myszkowski to Katherine …

Bratschi Plumbing celebrates 75 years

Sat, 26 May 2012 09:18:26 -0500

For the past 75 years, Bratschi Plumbing has remained a steady presence in the North Shore community. The mom-and-pop business—which celebrated its big anniversary last month—has remained almost entirely family-owned and operated since it first opened in 1937. The Bratschi family—now the Hoza family though marriage—has continued working and living in Winnetka since founder Walter Bratschi moved to the community in the 1930’s to open the business. Over the years, Bratschi Plumbing, located at 801 Oak Street—has been passed down through four family generations and is today operated by Bratschi’s grandsons Phil Hoza III and Al Hoza and his great …

Host exchange students

Fri, 25 May 2012 22:40:01 -0500

America International Exchange, a Chicago-area non-profit, is looking for families on the North Shore to host each of its high-school-aged visitors from Spain. This year’s students will be here July 27-Aug. 18. The students speak English, are insured, and have their own spending money. All they need is a warm bed, meals, and a window to the American way-of-life. It is not necessary to have teens in the family; singles, young families; and seniors also make great host families. Interested parties can contact Elise Egan, local program coordinator at (847) 431-5110 or elisebundlegan@gmail.com. …

North Shore Garden Walk

Fri, 25 May 2012 22:34:00 -0500

The North Shore Garden club will hold its biennial garden walk “Garden Fantasies” from 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. June 20 and feature five special gardens in Highland Park, Deerfield and Lake Forest that include inspirational designs filled with beautiful and rare plants. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 on the day of the walk. They will be sold on the patio at the Deerpath Inn in Lake Forest. Net proceeds will go to fund scholarships at the College of Lake County, the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Green Youth Farm in North Chicago, and other horticultural projects. To order tickets in advance …

New website at North Shore Senior Center

Fri, 25 May 2012 15:32:01 -0500

North Shore Senior Center officially launched its new website, www.nssc.org, last month. Featuring a contemporary and streamlined design, this website offers seniors and families a user-friendly online experience as they access information about North Shore Senior Center’s various programs and services. Following a series of “Visioning Sessions” held last Fall at the agency’s headquarters, North Shore Senior Center has adopted the tagline “Celebrating Seniors!” in its print and digital communications, the new website included. The Visioning Sessions were held to help the organization determine how to lay the groundwork for new programs and extended services -- things that will be …

Super Senior Day at NSSC

Sun, 27 May 2012 13:11:35 -0500

The North Shore Senior Center held its annual Super Senior Day on May 24. This year’s honorees, representing their volunteer work at organizations, included: Robert F. Anthony, American Legion Post 166 Mary Beverly, Foster Senior Club Norma Brand, Keshet Jean M. Broom, Executive Service Corps of Chicago Arthur G. Buehler, SHORE Community Services, Inc. Jane Knight Dampts, Woman’s Society, Winnetka Congregational Church Edie Davis, First Church of God Christian Life Center Frances Daley Delaney, St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church Charlie Dubman, North Shore Senior Center Gary Eberlein, St. Peter Community Church Marilyn Eichelberg, Glenview United Methodist Church Celene K. Epstein, …

1.5 million people to use Midway, O’Hare this holiday weekend

Fri, 25 May 2012 11:24:01 -0500

About 1.5 million people are expected to pass through Chicago’s two airports this Memorial Day weekend, city aviation officials say.

Burger Day success

Tue, 22 May 2012 19:48:00 -0500

The Glenview’s Plaza Del Prado McDonald’s and the Winnetka McDonald’s hosted four rival high schools April 21 and 22 that came together joining forces to raise money for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana (RMHC-CNI) at Burger Day Nine. Teens from Glenbrook North, Glenbrook South, New Trier and Loyola schools, worked together to raise money through corporate presentations for sponsorships, T-shirt sales and taking orders in the parking lot for one-dollar hamburgers during the event. All money raised went directly to the RMHC-CNI. The 2012 team took Burger Day to a whole new level, raising $56,000, exceeding …

Molitor will bring the music at Winnetka’s Memorial Day ceremony

Thu, 24 May 2012 05:36:35 -0500

Winnetka will honor those who have died while in military service with a parade and ceremony on Memorial Day, a tradition for the past 85 years. Twenty to 25 Scout troops, flag units, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Great Lakes recruits and other groups will march in the parade which will leave from Glendale Avenue and Elm Street at 10 a.m. Monday. They will march east on Elm to the Village Green where a ceremony will be held at the cenotaph to honor service men and women. Allen Molitor has been part of that tradition for 32 years. Molitor is a …

Bears’ McClellin to sign at Bleachers Sports in Winnetka

Thu, 24 May 2012 05:43:26 -0500

Shea McClellin, the Bears’ first-round draft pick, will be at Winnetka’s Bleachers Sports on June 2 to sign autographs. McClellin will be in the store from 1p.m. to 3 p.m., said Keith McDonough of Bleachers Sports. Prior to being picked by the Bears, McClellin, a defensive end, has started three consecutive years for Boise State. All Autographs will be $30, a dvance numbered ticket are on sale now. Photos, mini helmets and full-sized helmets will be available for purchase. …

Four Winnkta commercial buildings and one residence may be named village landmarks

Thu, 24 May 2012 05:36:02 -0500

Winnetka’s Landmark Preservation Commission is recommending four commercial buildings and one residence be designated a village landmark. All feature the Tudor Revival style of architecture with steeply pitched roofs, half-timbered gables, and brick and stucco exteriors. The owners of the building apply for the designation and the commission reviews the request and the building’s history and condition, so as to advise the Village Council whether the request should be granted. At least one village trustee is concerned about the designation’s impact on property taxes. Two of the buildings are in the East Elm business district near the intersection of Elm …

Study says Chicago traffic congestion actually got better

Tue, 22 May 2012 17:50:34 -0500

Drivers in the Chicago area were stuck in traffic an average of 36 hours in 2011, 12 fewer than the 48 wasted in traffic in 2010, according to INRIX, a company that studies traffic patterns.

New Winnetka Historical Society exhibit explores the Progressive Era

Fri, 18 May 2012 18:01:22 -0500

The Winnetka Historical Society’s new exhibit, “Loosen Your Corset, Roll up your Sleeves: The Progressive Era in Winnetka: 1890-1920,” looks at initiatives that were going on in Winnetka, similar to many of the reforms and the progress that were going on in Chicago,

Wilmette’s American Legion: Come visit

Fri, 25 May 2012 18:47:48 -0500

Area residents looking to honor veterans and to help the American Legion as it does the same, have another way to help — they can look to the American Legion Huerter Post 46 at 1925 Wilmette Ave., take advantage of its facilities, and in doing so support the many charitable efforts Post 46 members organize.