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 EVENTS

Events For Kids

Family Campfire Friday, Nov 3 · 5:30-7:15 p.m. Crow Island Woods

Dog Safety at Kohl’s Children’s Museum Nov 1, Nov 15, Dec 6, Dec 20: Learn some simple “dog language” and watch man’s best friend perform some smart tricks!

Wilmette’s Gnome-Vember Pop Up Thursday, Nov 9 · 3:30-5:00 p.m. Maple Park

Mary Poppins Nov 16 -Nov 20 Children’s Theater of Winnetka

Glencoe’s Annual Light the Lights Festival  Friday, November 24 from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Downtown Glencoe | Lighting Ceremony at Wyman Green at 5 p.m.

Shrek The Musical Dec 21, thru Dec 31 *Half priced tickets for 25 yrs & younger North Shore Center For The Performing Arts - Skokie

Events For Adults:

Preservation Snapshots: Gillson Park and Wilmette Harbor, A Fascinating Historic Landscape Thursday, Nov 2 2-1p.m. CST *Virtual Event

NorthShore Mahjongg Thursday's Thursday, Nov 2 1:30-4:30 p.m.  Meets at Denegeos in Glenview every Thurs. *Play Level: Experienced

ANTIQUES+MODERNISM SHOW Preview Party Thursday, Nov 2  6:30 - 9:30 PM Friday, Nov 3 · 10 AM – 6 PM SAT, Nov 4 · 10 AM – 5PM Sunday, Nov 5 11 AM – 4 p.m.(Featuring a Bloody Mary Bar from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.) Winnetka Community House

Hyprov: Improv Under Hypnosis  Friday, Nov 3 8 p.m.  North Shore Center For The Performing Arts - Skokie

Music Theater Works: Brigadoon: Now Playing thru Nov 12 North shore Center For The Performing Arts - Skokie

More Than a Thief: An Evening with Beverly Patt Thursday, Nov 9 · 6:30-7:30 PM · The Book Stall - Winnetka

The Beatles Reimagined with Jake Shapiro Quintet Thursday Nov 9 7:30- 9 p.m. Kenilworth Assembly Hall

Academy After Hour: Stand Up Comedy Friday, Nov 3 · 8 PM Laughing Academy in Glenview

Candy Cane Holiday Bazaar Wednesday, Nov 8 9:00-6:00 PM, Thursday, Nov 9 9:00-4:00 p.m.

The Bach Cello Suites - Gabriel Martins, Cello Saturday, Nov 18  4- 5:30p.m. Evanston

Our SEVENTH Turkey Trek! Gobble, gobble! Dog Trekkers Sunday, Nov 19 10-12 a.m. Metra Station Parking Lot Wilmette (far north end)

Italian Cooking Course At Atelier by elliestyled Sunday, Nov 19 5-8p.m. 1900 Sheridan Road Highland Park

Game On! Board Gaming for Adults Tuesday, Nov 21 6:30 -8:30 p.m. Drop-in. Meets monthly on the Third Tuesday of Every month. Glenview Public Library

Haley Reinhart Sunday, Nov 26 7:30 p.m. North Shore Center For Performing Arts - Skokie

Mavis Staples: A Concert for Justice at Cahn Auditorium Friday, Dec 1 Doors: 7PM | Show: 8PM Evanston

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LOCAL NEWS

Moms Demand Action Hosts Glenview Town Hall on Gun Violence Prevention

Here are the Key details about the upcoming Moms Demand Action Town Hall Event:

- Hosted by Moms Demand Action Glenview/Northbrook chapter

- Occuring Today, Thursday, November 2, 2023 from 7-8:30pm

- Located at Glenview United Methodist Church, 727 Harlem Ave

- The event is free and open to the public

- Speakers will include local officials, law enforcement, school representatives, and community leaders

- Topics will cover firearm safety, concerns about gun violence, and potential solutions

- Those interested in attending should register online at the provided link

- The town hall will provide a forum for community members to discuss gun violence prevention and get more involved with local prevention efforts. 

Register at bit.ly/GVNBTownHall 

Convicted Sex Offender Arrested After Police Raid Uncovers Missing Juvenile in Glenview Area

A 42-year-old man from the Glenview area, who is a convicted sex offender, is now facing multiple new felony charges. This comes after Cook County sheriff's deputies raided his home and discovered a missing juvenile from the Boston area. Weston Opas, residing in the 10300 block of Michael Todd Terrace near Glenview, has been charged with various offenses including traveling to meet a child, grooming, failure to report to the sex offender registry, and unlawful possession of a firearm as a felon. The Cook County Sheriff's Office released this information.

Opas will remain in jail until his next court hearing on November 16, as ordered by a judge at the Skokie courthouse.

The investigation into Opas began when Cook County officials received a tip from law enforcement in Boston, indicating his connection to a missing juvenile. Detectives found that Opas and the juvenile had initially met on an online gaming app and had continued to communicate through text messages.

According to officials, Opas had traveled to the Boston area multiple times to engage in sexual activities with the juvenile. It was revealed during the investigation that Opas was aware of the juvenile's age.

On October 26, detectives conducted a raid at Opas' residence, where they successfully located and recovered the juvenile. Opas was subsequently arrested. Additionally, law enforcement discovered that Opas was in possession of a firearm, ammunition, and body armor.

The Illinois Department of Child and Family Services temporarily took custody of the juvenile until relatives could arrive and assume responsibility.

It is worth noting that on September 15, Opas was previously arrested by Glenview police after a tip was received regarding him dropping off and picking up his own child from school. At that time, authorities confirmed that Opas did not have any contact with other children while on the school premises. In that case, Opas faced two charges of being a child sex offender in a school zone.

Today Is National Deviled Eggs Day

🤭 Yes, it’s really true… there actually is a National Day that honors this Oval Delicacy!

#Celebrate the Devilishly Delicious Deviled Egg on November 2nd

Deviled eggs have a rich history as a beloved appetizer, gracing holiday spreads and potlucks with their irresistible charm. Today, their popularity remains strong and has even experienced a resurgence on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, where specially designed platters are used to showcase these delightful treats. In fact, you can now find packaged deviled eggs in the deli cases of grocery stores. National Deviled Egg Day - the perfect occasion to indulge in this timeless and snackable classic.

The term "deviled" first appeared in print referring to food in 1786, when it denoted dishes that were spicy or zesty. By the 1800s, it specifically described eggs stuffed with mustard, pepper, or other zippy ingredients. While deviled eggs are no longer considered spicy by today's standards, they remain a devilishly delicious way to transform the humble hard-boiled egg into an elegant hors d'oeuvre.

On National Deviled Egg Day, get creative with recipes and ingredients! Try mixing the yolk filling with sour cream for extra creaminess, splash in some vinegar for a tangy twist, or add smoky paprika, crispy bacon, roasted peppers, or any of your favorite condiments. Top off your creamy filling with a decorative garnish to take your deviled eggs to the next level. Host a deviled egg tasting party and challenge guests to whip up their ultimate deviled egg recipes. Or simply make a platter of dressed-up deviled eggs to enjoy yourself or share at your next gathering. However you choose to observe, November 2nd is the perfect day to revel in the endless possibilities of the classic deviled egg!

SPORTS

BULLS

Bulls Fall to Unbeaten Mavs as Williams Scores 25

Take away from yesterday’s game:

• The Dallas Mavericks beat the Chicago Bulls 114-105 on Wednesday night to improve their record to 4-0, their best start since 2004-05.

• Grant Williams led the Mavs with 25 points and 7 three-pointers, tying his career highs. Tim Hardaway Jr. added 24 points and 7 threes off the bench.

• Luka Doncic had a relatively quiet game with 18 points and 10 rebounds, going 1/8 from three-point range. He's been averaging 39 points per game so far this season.

• Zach LaVine scored 22 points to lead the Bulls, but only 5 in the second half. Nikola Vucevic had 21 points and 20 rebounds.

• The Mavs pulled away late with a 10-2 run to take a 109-100 lead with 56 seconds left. Rookie Dereck Lively II had 13 rebounds for Dallas.

• The Mavs made 20 three-pointers while the Bulls made 11. Dallas dominated scoring in the paint 54-24.

• The news broke during the game that the Texas Rangers won the World Series, beating Arizona in 5 games for their first title. The crowd erupted when it was announced in the arena.

BEARS

Bears' Jaylon Johnson wants long-term deal, surprised by no trade

Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson was surprised he wasn't traded after being given permission to seek a deal with another team. Johnson wants to remain with the Bears long-term but is unsatisfied with contract extension talks so far.

Johnson feels he should be paid as one of the top cornerbacks in the league based on his performance this season, but the Bears' offer does not reflect that. There is a gap between what Johnson wants and what the Bears have offered.

The Bears acquired defensive end Montez Sweat from Washington for a 2024 second-round pick. Sweat also has an expiring contract, so the Bears will likely try to extend him soon.

Johnson said he would have been offended if the Bears had agreed to an extension with Sweat as part of the trade before extending Johnson.

The Bears have struggled getting pressure on quarterbacks and acquiring Sweat should help address that need. Sweat has 35.5 career sacks while the Bears as a team only have 10 sacks this season.

The contract situations of Jaylon Johnson and Montez Sweat will be important for the Bears to resolve. Chicago invested a high draft pick to acquire Sweat and does not want to lose Johnson, their best cornerback. Extending both players will likely be a top priority for the Bears' front office in the coming weeks.

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