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📰 Local News… Illinois News … National News

🏈🏀 High School Sports Schedules

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 💓 Community Service & Charitable Shopping 🤝

Events & Things To Do For Kids & Family

Cross Country Skiing - For ungroomed cross country skiing trails locally visit Skokie Lagoons. Located at Willow Road and Linder Avenue in New Trier Township *Note groomed trails are easier for younger kids and beginners.

Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding without leaving the state. Chestnut Mountain Resort in Galena, is just under a 3 hour drive from New Trier Township. Chestnut has runs ranging from bunny hill to black diamond over its 475-foot vertical drop. The 19 runs cover 3,500 feet of skiable terrain. Check conditions online for up-to-date info on hours, snow, temperatures and open trails.

Cascade Mountain in Portage, Wisconsin is a 2.5 hour drive from New Trier Township. Cascade has runs for all skill levels - from bunny slopes to black diamond runs - plus a terrain park. There is even night skiing on lit trails and a tubing hill. Weather-permitting, Cascade is open 10am-8pm Monday-Thursday, 9am-10pm Friday-Saturday, and 9am-8pm Sundays. Ski, snowboard, and tube rentals are available.

Sky Zone Trampoline Park- Just Opened! Hours 9am - 9pm Everyday

The Funtopia Active Entertainment Center in Glenview At Funtopia sessions are 1h, 1h30 or 2hours. Access to the Fun Zone is every half hour. Online registration is highly recommended as our facility reaches hourly capacity often (book a single visit / book a party).

Wilmette Bowl Come and experience their lively and energizing atmosphere. A fun place for gatherings for kids of all ages! Real Wood Lanes & Delicious Thin Crust Pizza

Glencoe Public Library February Calendar of Events

Classes for Kindergarten through Adults! Winter Classes at The Laughing Academy in Glenview- Now - February 24 Join us in studio for games, improv, scene work, and tons more! Pro-rated classes. We also promise lots of laughs!

Winter Scavenger Hunt: The Great Snowflake Search Wilmette Historical Museum Now - thru Feb 15, 2024

Brick Fest Live: Family Event for LEGO Fans February 17–18 lake County Event Center Grayslake

Events For Adults

Enjoy Free Intimate Concerts with Touring Artists in Historic Chapel

Val’s List brings top touring bands to perform in the cozy Winnetka Chapel when they come through Chicago. These are free, all-ages shows where you can meet the artists afterward. With a variety of genres, BYOB allowed, and seats for an attentive listening experience, the concerts sell out fast but the tip jar keeps the music playing.

Upcoming Shows Feature:

February 3 - Cobi (Los Angeles based blues rock guitarist & songwriter)

March 3 - Illiterate Light (Virginia based alternative rock duo)

April 7 - The Thing (New York City based indie pop band)

June 14-15 - Winnetka Music Festival (Father’s Day Weekend)

June 27 - Mo Lowda & the Humble (Philadelphia based indie rock band)

July 12 - Sister Sadie (Nashville based bluegrass country quintet)

July 31 - Abby Holliday (Nashville based singer-songwriter)

Visit The New Trier Jazz Festival on Saturday Feb. 3rd at 7 p.m in Gaggney Auditorium at New Trier’s Winnetka Campus. Tickets are $40. 

Cine’Club Join a group of 12 to 15 online for a discussion in French of a French film with English subtitles. 1:30 -3:30 p.m. Every 2nd Thursday of the month until April 10, 2024 .

Game On! Board Gaming for Adults. Drop-in. Meets monthly on the Third Tuesday of Every month. Glenview Public Library

Wednesday & Thursday Drop-in Pickleball - Winnetka Community House - Wednesdays: Feb 7 - March 20 from 8-10:30 am Thursdays: Feb 8- March 21 from 11:15 am-1:15 pm  Drop-in fee is $8

Sit & Knit Program Thursday, Feb 8, Feb 15, Feb 22, 2:30 - 3:30 pm Northfield Library Community Room. Come hang out with fellow knitters in the Northfield Community Room. All levels of experience are welcome. Basic supplies will be available, and a library staff member will be available to help beginners.1785 Orchard Lane Northfield 847-446-5990

The Rich and Romantic History of Valentines Sunday, February 4, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Part exhibit, part historical talk, part workshop, join Ellie as she celebrates her very favorite holiday! Northfield Library 1785 Orchard Ln 847- 446-5990

IN LIBRARY Bring Your Own Craft - Meets Monthly next session is Friday, February 9, 1-3pm Glencoe Public Library. Calling all crafters! BYOC is our new monthly meet-and-make series for adults in the Johnson Room. Drop by with your own knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, hand-sewing, or other portable project and socialize with other creatives in the community. All levels of experience are welcome. Residents and non-residents invited. Register to receive a text or email reminder prior to the program; walk-ins welcome!

The Year of the Locust: An Afternoon with Terry Hayes Saturday, Feb 10 1:30 -2:30 pm - The Book Stall in Winnetka welcomes Terry Hayes, author of the global bestseller "I am Pilgrim," to discuss his new thriller, "The Year of the Locust!" The ticket price of $29.42 includes a copy of the book, and options include a ticket that admits two people (with one book) or one person with one book. Terry Hayes will be signing his books following the talk!

Titanic The Exhibition Starts Friday, February 16, The visit will take around 1 hour - Location: Westfield Old Orchard, Skokie All ages are welcome! Children under 4 enter free of charge Price: Adult tickets starting at $29.50

IN LIBRARY Mystery Group: Small Mercies Tuesday, February 27, 2024 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Glencoe Public Library Hammond Room

Up Next at the Hall Presents BRAD MacDONALD GROUP Performing BILLY JOEL's 1977 release THE STRANGER live at Kenilworth Assembly Hall Friday, March 1 · 7:30 - 9:30 pm

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Celebrating National Carrot Cake Day with One of America's Favorite Flavors

Today we celebrate the delicious and nutritious carrot cake, which allows us to enjoy dessert and vegetables in one slice! The carrot's natural sweetness likely made it a sought-after sugar substitute in medieval cooking. Over time, cooks transformed the veggie into carrot puddings and eventually the modern carrot cake we know and love.

On this National Carrot Cake Day, consider ordering a freshly-baked carrot cake from Sweet Time Cakery in Northfield to enjoy this classic and wholesome treat. Their cakes feature freshly-grated carrots, perfectly balanced spices, and decadent cream cheese frosting. It's a dessert that almost makes you feel healthy! #NationalCarrotCakeDay

Winnetka Plans Streetscape Improvements for Indian Hill Business District

The Village of Winnetka has started planning efforts to make streetscape enhancements within the Green Bay Road right-of-way in the Indian Hill Business District, similar to recent improvements in the Elm Street Business District. This is a joint project with the Village of Kenilworth for the section of Green Bay Road between Winnetka Avenue in Winnetka and Kenilworth Avenue in Kenilworth.

The goal is to identify opportunities to benefit local businesses, residents, and visitors through improvements related to pedestrian safety, parking, lighting, pavement, furnishings, signage, trees, plantings, and outdoor seating. The result will be a Green Bay Road Streetscape Concept Design Plan to guide future decisions about specific improvements.

Because Green Bay Road is currently under Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) jurisdiction, certain standards must be met and coordination with IDOT is required. The Village is exploring a potential Jurisdictional Transfer agreement to take over ownership and gain more design flexibility.

This spring, concept planning and community engagement will take place. Over the next several years, decisions will be made on jurisdiction and construction documents. Once ready, streetscape construction could begin.

Residents can provide input and receive updates by contacting the Village or subscribing to the weekly newsletter

Man Involved in $400 Million Crypto Hack Released on Bond

A 26-year-old Chicago-area man was recently released on home confinement after being charged for his alleged participation in a sophisticated SIM swap scheme that stole $400 million in cryptocurrency from the failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX. The man, Robert Powell of Highland Park, was ordered by a judge to avoid non-essential internet use and online gambling as conditions of his release.

Powell was arrested last week along with two others - a 24-year-old from Indianapolis and a 23-year-old from Colorado Springs. All three were charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft for their alleged roles in stealing cryptocurrency by carrying out SIM swap attacks. In these attacks, the defendants allegedly obtained victims' personal information and created fake IDs to convince cell phone carriers to port data from the victims' phones onto devices controlled by the defendants.

Once they had control of the phone numbers, the defendants were allegedly able to bypass two-factor authentication and drain cryptocurrency from victims' virtual currency wallets. The largest alleged theft, totaling over $400 million in cryptocurrency, occurred in November 2022 from an employee of FTX - the failed cryptocurrency exchange owned by now-convicted fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried.

Over the course of two years, the trio allegedly conducted similar SIM swap attacks targeting at least 7 victims across multiple states, stealing millions in cryptocurrency. Powell was released on bond but barred from non-essential internet use as he awaits further court proceedings.

Attention Local Business Owners!

There's real power in choosing local. Every time we walk into your stores or use your services, it strengthens the community. And behind every service, product, or daily special, we know there’s an owner with a vision and a story worth hearing.🌟Spotlight on You – The Heart of Our Neighborhood🌟

"New Trier Thrive" is all about celebrating the businesses that make our area unique. We're looking for the innovators, the neighborhood favorites, the hard workers making our daily lives better and brighter.

If that sounds like you, let's connect! Drop us a line, tell us what you’re all about, and let's introduce your business to the neighbors who are excited to support you. Join us in showcasing the best of local. Send a message – let’s get the conversation rolling!

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Melody Spa A Tranquil Oasis In Downtown Wilmette

Owner, Kathy Liu, will greet you with warm hospitality at her welcoming spa, melt your aches and pains away this Winter Season with a relaxing massage by skilled therapists.

Escape to Melody Spa In Downtown Wilmette - Book a Stress Relieving Reflexology Treatment or Therapeutic Massage On Our Heated Massage Tables Deep Tissue & Hot Stones Available 💆🏻‍♀️ Gift Certificates For Valentine’s Day ❤️

(847) 906-4484

1109 Central Avenue Mon-Sat 10 - 9 p.m. Sun 11-8 p.m.

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Charitable Donations & Shopping

| North Shore Exchange | 1100 Central Ave, Wilmette | www.northshoreexchange.org | 

| North Shore Exchange | 372 Hazel Ave, Glencoe | http://northshoreexchange.org/collections/glencoe-collection |

| YWCA Shop for Good | 1107 Central Ave, Wilmette | www.ywca-ens.org  Upscale resale boutique. 💯% profits benefit programs at @ywca_ens

| Winnetka Thrift Shop | 992 Green Bay Rd Winnetka, | https://www.winnetkathriftshop.org/ |

| Village Treasure House | 1460 Paddock Drive Northbrook | https://www.villagetreasurehouse.org/

| Wright-Way Rescue's Seniors for Seniors Adoption Program | 5915 Lincoln Avenue Morton Grove | Matches senior pets with senior citizens at reduced rates, helping both find joy and purpose in their golden years. This innovative Illinois program provides senior dogs and cats (aged 6+) loving homes, while seniors (62+) rediscover the cherished bonds of animal companionship. https://wright-wayrescue.org/seniors 

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