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  • "Sophia Steak in Wilmette beat the odds"
    "Sophia Steak in Wilmette beat the odds" NewspaperImageText
    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.
    Cullotta, Karen Ann, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 1 Oct 2020, p. 6   Article about the opening of the restaurant Sophia Steak in Wilmette in …
  • "Cemetery sleuths filling pandemic-era void"
    "Cemetery sleuths filling pandemic-era void" NewspaperImageText
    Cullotta, Karen Ann, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 24 Sep 2020, cover, 6     Describes the work of genealogists Julie Busse and Donna Roginski in documenting the graves at St. Peter's United Church of Christ Cemetery in Skokie.
    Cullotta, Karen Ann, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 24 Sep 2020, cover, 6   Describes the work of genealogists Julie Busse and Donna Roginski in documenting …
  • "Wilmette students begin year with remote learning, will return to classrooms in coming weeks"
    "Wilmette students begin year with remote learning, will return to classrooms in coming weeks" NewspaperImageText
    Cullotta, Karen Ann, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 3 Sep 2020, p. 16     Wilmette School Districts begins the school year with remote learning, and expects to reopen schools for in-person learning in late September.
    Cullotta, Karen Ann, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 3 Sep 2020, p. 16   Wilmette School Districts begins the school year with remote learning, and expects …
  • "Wilmette rabbi raises spirits during pandemic"
    "Wilmette rabbi raises spirits during pandemic" NewspaperImageText
    Cullotta, Karen Ann, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 21 May 2020, p. 9     Describes Rabbi Moshe Teldon's efforts to raise spirits of the community, including printing hundreds of inspirational lawn signs.
    Cullotta, Karen Ann, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 21 May 2020, p. 9   Describes Rabbi Moshe Teldon's efforts to raise spirits of the community, including …
  • "Despite cancellations, Loyola Academy students keep singing"
    "Despite cancellations, Loyola Academy students keep singing" NewspaperImageText
    Cullotta, Karen Ann, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 14 May 2020, p. 14     Loyola Academy choir adapts their concert to a virtual format
    Cullotta, Karen Ann, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 14 May 2020, p. 14   Loyola Academy choir adapts their concert to a virtual format
  • "Historians chronicling COVID-19 pandemic in real time"
    "Historians chronicling COVID-19 pandemic in real time" NewspaperText
    Cullotta, Karen Ann, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 30 Apr 2020, p. 10     Describes the efforts of the Wilmette Historical Museum to assemble coronavirus-related artifacts, including photographs, articles, PPE masks, and children's artwork.
    Cullotta, Karen Ann, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 30 Apr 2020, p. 10   Describes the efforts of the Wilmette Historical Museum to assemble coronavirus-related artifacts, …
  • "Mask makers cope with unexpected shortages"
    "Mask makers cope with unexpected shortages" NewspaperImageText
    Villagomez, Jessica, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 30 Apr 2020, p. 11     Describes the shortage of supplies to make homemade masks, and includes a photo of Wilmette resident Courtney Luken working to fix a sewing machine.
    Villagomez, Jessica, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 30 Apr 2020, p. 11   Describes the shortage of supplies to make homemade masks, and includes a …
  • "Youth center moves activities online"
    "Youth center moves activities online" NewspaperImageText
    Cullotta, Karen Ann, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 23 Apr 2020, p. 20     The Warming House in Wilmette moves its services for teens online.
    Cullotta, Karen Ann, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 23 Apr 2020, p. 20   The Warming House in Wilmette moves its services for teens online.
  • "New Trier special education teachers organize motorized caravan to students' homes"
    "New Trier special education teachers organize motorized caravan to students' homes" NewspaperImageText
    Cullotta, Karen Ann, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 9 Apr 2020, p. 12     New Trier High School teachers organize a caravan to homes of their students to safely visit them.
    Cullotta, Karen Ann, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 9 Apr 2020, p. 12   New Trier High School teachers organize a caravan to homes of their …
  • "Coronoavirus closures surge on North Shore"
    "Coronoavirus closures surge on North Shore" NewspaperImageText
    Cullotta, Karen Ann, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 19 Mar 2020, p. 4     Describes the closures of many North Shore schools, organizations, and libraries, including Wilmette Public Library.
    Cullotta, Karen Ann, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 19 Mar 2020, p. 4   Describes the closures of many North Shore schools, organizations, and libraries, including …
  • "Connecting with people: Sandra Bogan turns to Facebook to sing for an audience"
    "Connecting with people: Sandra Bogan turns to Facebook to sing for an audience" NewspaperImageText
    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.
    Petlicki, Myrna, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 27 Aug 2020, B13   Singer Sandra Bogan and pianist and composer Ron Hill have turned to …
  • "Loyola Academy shuts down a week after it opens for in-person classes"
    "Loyola Academy shuts down a week after it opens for in-person classes" NewspaperText
    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), 27 Aug 2020, p. 15   Loyola Academy closes for two weeks after several students tested positive for …
  • "Catholic school teacher in Wilmette fired after refusing to return to class"
    "Catholic school teacher in Wilmette fired after refusing to return to class" NewspaperImageText
    Anderson, Javonte, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 27 Aug 2020, p. 17     Discusses one teacher's decision to not return to in-person teaching at the beginning of the school year.
    Anderson, Javonte, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 27 Aug 2020, p. 17   Discusses one teacher's decision to not return to in-person teaching at the …
  • "Boys nurture garden, and friendship, with neighbor, 81"
    "Boys nurture garden, and friendship, with neighbor, 81" NewspaperImageText
    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), 20 Aug 2020, p. 9   Describes the friendship between neighbors and their shared interest in gardening.
  • "D39 will start online, transition to in-person instruction in Sept."
    "D39 will start online, transition to in-person instruction in Sept." NewspaperText
    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. 12   Describes D39's plan for the beginning of the school year.
  • "Some New Trier teachers push back on gradual return to in-person learning in Sept."
    "Some New Trier teachers push back on gradual return to in-person learning in Sept." NewspaperText
    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. 16   New Trier High School plans to start the year with remote learning, …
  • "Wilmette's Chantilly Lace lingerie shop survives 'retail apocalypse' with ingenuity, community service"
    "Wilmette's Chantilly Lace lingerie shop survives 'retail apocalypse' with ingenuity, community service" NewspaperImageText
    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 o
    Cullotta, Karen Ann, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 2 Jul 2020, p. 3   Describes the efforts of the owner of Chantilly Lace to survive the …
  • "Indoor dining, village halls reopening mark Phase 4 arrival"
    "Indoor dining, village halls reopening mark Phase 4 arrival" NewspaperImageText
    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
    Cullotta, Karen Ann, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 2 Jul 2020, cover, 4   Describes the reopening plans for some local libraries, part districts, village halls, …
  • "COVID-19 restrictions easing up in area towns"
    "COVID-19 restrictions easing up in area towns" NewspaperImageText
    Cullotta, Karen Ann, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 28 Jan 2021, p. 5     North Shore region moves back to Tier 1 of mitigation plan. The easing of some restrictions starting Jan. 23 was prompted by improved virus metrics, and includes permitting public meetings and gather
    Cullotta, Karen Ann, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 28 Jan 2021, p. 5   North Shore region moves back to Tier 1 of mitigation plan. The …
  • "New Trier officials outline COVID-19 safety procedures"
    "New Trier officials outline COVID-19 safety procedures" NewspaperImageText
    Dorfman, Daniel I., Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 26 Aug 2021, p. 11     Describes the measures that New Trier is taking to return to in-person learning, including using a PCR saliva diagnostic test. All unvaccinated students who are participating in extracurricular activ
    Dorfman, Daniel I., Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 26 Aug 2021, p. 11   Describes the measures that New Trier is taking to return to in-person …
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