Night School's First Prom Saturday

Glenbrook Evening School students will hold their first ever prom this Saturday, May 10 at the Radisson Hotel in Northbrook.

Sarah Schuette, 14, plays with pigs at Wagner Farm. Kids involved with the local 4-H club were recently assigned animals to take care of throughout the season. (Shawn Clisham/The Journal)

Tech Upgrades Carry $2 Million Pricetag

The Glenbrook High School Dist. 225 Board reviewed a plan Monday (May 5) to overhaul computer systems at both high schools.

Senior Center Celebration Goes On Despite Setback

The show must go on, and it did at the Glenview Senior Center, in spite of the fact that the scheduled performer suffered a heart attack hours before the show.

Board Draws Up New Water, Building Rules

Glenview trustees adopted new rules regarding storm water detention and construction projects for small property lots.

Park District To Call On Reserves

The Glenview Park Dist. passed a $38 million budget for fiscal year 2008-2009 at its Thursday, Apr. 24 meeting.

GBS Gets New Fitness Center

Glenbrook South High School students lined up outside the windows of a newly completed $1.5 million workout facility to sneak a peak at the new facility that features more weight machines than many health clubs.

The Oak In Glen Oaks

For more than 50 years, the Glen Oak Acres Garden Club has been planning, purchasing, planting, watering and weeding the 21 outer corners of Glen Oak Acres in the village of Glenview.

What Are Our Reps Doing About Skyrocketing Costs?

As the suburbs have seen a dramatic rise in food and gas prices, Congressional leaders from this area are working to provide relief.

Park Dist. Receives Much Needed Grant

At the 11th hour, after much frustration and lobbying of Gov. Rod Blagojevich's administration, the Glenview Park District awarded a $4,302,776 bid to V3 Construction Company of Woodridge for improvements at Community Park West.

Legislators Face-Off On Lawmakers Raise

Area state legislators are railing against a plan to raise lawmakers' pay.

Seeking Extra Help

As food and fuel costs continue their meteoric rise, the Northfield Township Food Pantry is seeing a substantial increase in requests for help.

Court Decision Allows Tax Appeal Intervention

A recent decision by the Illinois Supreme Court paves the way for school districts, municipalities and other property taxing bodies to directly intervene in court cases where property taxes are challenged.

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Letters To Our Editor
Maureen Pekosh: When Children Go The Extra Mile
John Crawford: Mom: The Backbone of Life
Debby Rubenstein: Tough Times Reach World of Animal Welfare

Like It Or Not, Methodist Building OKd

The Glenview Village Board, at its Tuesday, Apr. 15 meeting, gave the United Methodist Church Board of Global Pensions final approval to build a large office building at 1901 Chestnut Avenue.

Glenbrook South High School grad Sam Cipolla (in hat) was showered with hugs and support Saturday morning during a ceremony held in her honor on the school's softball field. (Shawn Clisham/The Journal)

Who Are Our Hometown Heroes?

Organizing is underway for this year's Glenview Independence Day Celebration Parade.

Dist. 34 Task Force Lays Out Plan

The Middle School Task Force (MSTF) of Glenview Elementary School Dist. 34 delivered its first report to the school board laying out its action plan for the creation of a larger report with recommendations expected in December of this year.

How's Village Doing?

Glenview officials began a village satisfaction survey on Thursday, Apr. 17.

Board To Vote On Ash Borer Attack Plan

The Glenview village board will vote on a management plan regarding the emerald ash borer at its meeting on Tuesday, May 1.

Library Flood Damage Cleanup Finally Complete

The Glenview Library fully reopened its Youth Services Department and other areas in the library last Saturday, Apr. 19 after spending two months cleaning up from a massive flood.

Seek More Time On Hiring Of More Teachers

Glenview Elementary School Dist. 34 school board members began wrestling with a demographic challenge pitting consistency in class size with consistency in programs between Springman and Attea middle schools.

Cost of Lunch Going Up?

The school board, before a recent spike in food and fuel costs, set fees but revisited the cost of a school lunch due to increasing prices.

Hooray! Willow Road Improvements Ahead

Willow Road will see major improvements with work on the road starting as soon as this June.

Youth Services Home Another Step Closer To Reality

Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook broke ground on Tuesday, Apr. 22 on the organizations's new McLennan Center for Youth on the Potash Corp Campus.

New Fire Station 7 Within Budget

Glenview awarded a contract for $2,517,163 to Construction Services of Alsip to build a new Fire Station #7 near Flick Park.

Tatooles To Run Against Nekritz In 57th

James Tatooles was asked by Republican committeemen of Maine, Wheeling, and Northfield townships to run against Democrat Elaine Nekritz in the 57th Dist. for the Illinois State House.

Camp, 'Jam' Help Student Clubs Get Word Out On Missions

Medical and food tents, tarps, a latrine and tall grasses make up a refugee camp located in a courtyard at Glenbrook South High School.

Park Dist. Chief Tired of Waiting

To wait or not to wait, that is the question plaguing the Glenview Park Dist. and its Executive Director Chuck Balling.

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Letters To Our Editor
Maureen Pekosh: Take A Stand: Help The Environment
John Crawford: Pope's Visit To U.S. Reassuring
Debby Rubenstein: Hunting Means Guns