Covid-19 and our community

Cullotta, Karen Ann, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 19 Nov 2020, p. 8     The Wilmette Village Board approves a $170,000 economic relief program for Wilmette restaurant owners. Includes photo of The Trendy Taco.

Cullotta, Karen Ann, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 26 Nov 2020, p. 12     Wilmette D39 will halt in-person student instruction for a week due to rising Covid-19 rates in suburban Cook County.

Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 15 Oct 2020, Cover, 6, 7     Extensive article discusses the disbanding of Wilmette's last American Legion post, named after a soldier who died during the pandemic of 1918.

Cullotta, Karen Ann, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 15 Oct 2020, p. 13     Spike in regional COVID-19 cases prompts halt to in-person instruction.

Cullotta, Karen Ann, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 3 Dec 2020, p. 18     New Trier High School officials discuss expanding in-person student instruction after the early success of a new Covid-19 saliva screening program.

Cullotta, Karen Ann, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 10 Dec 2020, p. 9     Describes the return to in-person classroom learning at Wilmette District 39 schools

Cullotta, Karen Ann, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 26 Nov 2020, p. 8     Parents of New Trier students respond to the proposal for return to in-person learning.

Cullotta, Karen Ann, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 26 Nov 2020, p. 4     Article about the closure of Wilmette and Winnetka Public Libraries.

Cullotta, Karen Ann, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 26 Nov 2020, p. 10     A group of New Trier students, members of the group New Trier Students for Safety, plan to host a YouTube virtual livestream event will share statements in support of delaying in-person instruction.

Cullotta, Karen Ann, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 12 Nov 2020, p. 18     Parents and teacher react to the plan to reopen New Trier High School for in-person instruction.

Cullotta, Karen Ann, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 29 Oct 2020, p. 8     New Trier High School plans to conduct COVID-19 saliva screenings for students and staff to help minimize the spread of COVID-19 on campus.

Cullotta, Karen Ann, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 29 Oct 2020, 12, 13     Describes the various restrictions due to the rise of COVID-19 cases in suburban Cook County. Includes Wilmette, Northbrook, Winnetka, and other local towns.

Petlicki, Myrna, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 27 Aug 2020, B13     Singer Sandra Bogan and pianist and composer Ron Hill have turned to performing on Facebook because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Cullotta, Karen Ann, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 27 Aug 2020, p. 15     Loyola Academy closes for two weeks after several students tested positive for Covid-19.

Cullotta, Karen Ann, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 20 Aug 2020, p. 12     Describes D39's plan for the beginning of the school year.

Cullotta, Karen Ann, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 20 Aug 2020, p. 16     New Trier High School plans to start the year with remote learning, and reopen to in-person learning in mid-September. Some teachers respond to that plan with concern.

Cullotta, Karen Ann, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 20 Aug 2020, p. 9     Describes the friendship between neighbors and their shared interest in gardening.

Cullotta, Karen Ann, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 2 Jul 2020, p. 3     Describes the efforts of the owner of Chantilly Lace to survive the Covid-19 pandemic by creating The Chantilly Lace Comfort Project, a goodwill initiative to thank nurses working on the frontlines of the Covid-19 pandemic by donating and delivering boxes filled with comfy sleepwear.

Cullotta, Karen Ann, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 2 Jul 2020, cover, 4     Describes the reopening plans for some local libraries, part districts, village halls, and restaurants. Includes two photos of Wilmette Public Library's Parking Lot Pickup service, including director Anthony Auston.

Cullotta, Karen Ann, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 1 Oct 2020, p. 6     Article about the opening of the restaurant Sophia Steak in Wilmette in May, and how they've weathered the pandemic.