Winnetka Talk

Mural depicts what Schechter education means to students

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:17:26 -0500

NORTHBROOK — More than a few giant steps backward are needed to admire the new colorful and meaningful mural at Solomon Schechter Day School in Northbrook.

Composer brings Broadway experience to New Trier students

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:03:49 -0500

WINNETKA — A week ago, New Trier High School senior John Burns went to see “Big Fish” at the Oriental Theatre in Chicago. On April 29, the show’s composer visited the school to meet Burns and his classmates.

Students bring Baldrick’s tradition to New Trier

Thu, 09 May 2013 12:11:43 -0500

WINNETKA — Last month Skokie School teacher Anthony Rowe was hosting his school’s St. Baldrick’s fundraiser. On Wednesday he was a guest of his former students who organized their own event at New Trier High School.

Hubbard Woods diner closes after 39 years

Thu, 02 May 2013 04:46:55 -0500

Boris Stojanovski finished assembling the last couple of club sandwiches Sunday afternoon, then he and his wife Nada finally decided it was OK to stop working for a few minutes. Mike McNulty passed out some plastic cups, somebody poured plum brandy in them and it was time to toast the couple for 39 years of making food for them.

Winnetka Children’s Theater stages ‘Guys and Dolls’

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:04:00 -0500

WINNETKA — The Winnetka Children’s Theater’s spring play is a bittersweet production for many of the cast as it marks the final performance in the Winnetka Community House for many before they start high school this fall.