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  • Police probe robbery
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    Irv Leavitt, Wilmette Life, 10 Jan 2008, p. 7     A man hiding in a garage snatched a purse from a woman after she exited her car in the 1400 block of Maple avenue. Composite sketch of a man who snatched a purse.
    Irv Leavitt, Wilmette Life, 10 Jan 2008, p. 7   A man hiding in a garage snatched a purse from a woman …
  • New project to bring historic loss
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    Ken Goze, Wilmette Life, 28 Feb 2008, 5, 11     Regency Development LLC has proposed a four-story mixed use building at Ridge Road and Wilmette Avenue. Preservationists say it would mean the loss of buildings with deep links to the area's early hi
    Ken Goze, Wilmette Life, 28 Feb 2008, 5, 11   Regency Development LLC has proposed a four-story mixed use building at Ridge …
  • The death of Casimir Pulaski Day: School districts increasingly decide to hold classes on the holiday
    The death of Casimir Pulaski Day: School districts increasingly decide to hold classes on the holiday NewspaperImageText
    Jim Jaworski, Wilmette Life, 28 Feb 2008, 24, 25     Kazimierz Pulaski, was born March 4, 1747 and was a decorated general in the American Revolutionary War. In 1977 the Illinois General Assembly created Pulaski Day, the first Monday in March to corres
    Jim Jaworski, Wilmette Life, 28 Feb 2008, 24, 25   Kazimierz Pulaski, was born March 4, 1747 and was a decorated general …
  • Library Work to Begin
    Library Work to Begin Newspaper
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 13 Jul 1970, p. 3     Work begins this week on a $60,000 basement remodeling project that will add more than 2,100 square feet of usable space to the Wilmette Public Library. Architect's rendering of library remodeling pr
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 13 Jul 1970, p. 3   Work begins this week on a $60,000 basement remodeling project that will …
  • Social Happenings in Wilmette and Kenilworth by Ruth Risley
    Social Happenings in Wilmette and Kenilworth by Ruth Risley Newspaper
    Ruth Risley, Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 30 Jan 1920, p. 5     ...
    Ruth Risley, Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 30 Jan 1920, p. 5   ...
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    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 11 Jul 1912, p. 2     City National Bank, Evanston, Illinois; John Ericcson, 2003 Maple Avenue; John Freeman, Tree trimming, lawn grading and landscaping, 818 Noyes St.; Electric Cleaners and Dyers, 1909 Central St.; Smit
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 11 Jul 1912, p. 2   City National Bank, Evanston, Illinois; John Ericcson, 2003 Maple Avenue; John Freeman, …
  • Advertisements
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    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 1 Aug 1912, p. 6     Dr. E. P. Monahan, neurologist, 619 Davis St., Evanston; Ward T. Huston, Realtor, 125 S. Clark St., Chicago; North Shore Rubber Co., 1620 Maple Ave., Evanston; Wilmette Beauty Shop, 12th St. & Centra
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 1 Aug 1912, p. 6   Dr. E. P. Monahan, neurologist, 619 Davis St., Evanston; Ward T. Huston, …
  • Draft proposal irks resident
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    Irv Leavitt, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 15 Feb 2007, 9, 22     A draft plan for Kenilworth's business district calls for the demolition of resident, Frank Kirk's, 1890's house, 522 Melrose Ave., at the NW corner of Park Drive and Green Bay Road. Consultant John
    Irv Leavitt, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 15 Feb 2007, 9, 22   A draft plan for Kenilworth's business district calls for the demolition of …
  • Wilmette Jr. High School: Young artists win awards in contest
    Wilmette Jr. High School: Young artists win awards in contest Newspaper
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 22 Jun 2006, p. 44     Scholastic Art and Writing Awards identify and document outstanding achievement of young artists and writers. Wilmette Junior High School recently competed in the regional-at-large category in New Yo
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 22 Jun 2006, p. 44   Scholastic Art and Writing Awards identify and document outstanding achievement of young …
  • Advertising
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    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 6 Feb 1913, p. 8     Miss Caliste Cinant, 1223 Winona St., Chicago; The Northwestern Gas Light and Coke Co., 1611 Benson Ave., Evanston; Graham's Linen Shop, Suite 505, Masonic Temple Building, Chicago; Patterson Bros.,
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 6 Feb 1913, p. 8   Miss Caliste Cinant, 1223 Winona St., Chicago; The Northwestern Gas Light and …
  • Advertisements
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    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 20 Feb 1913, p. 5     Electric Shop, Michigan and Jackson Blvds., Chicago; William S. Lord Department Stores, Fountaiin Square, Evanston; College Theatre, "The Absolution," Evanston; Miss Caliste Conant, Entertainer, 1223
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 20 Feb 1913, p. 5   Electric Shop, Michigan and Jackson Blvds., Chicago; William S. Lord Department Stores, …
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    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 1 Aug 1912, p. 3     Sam Caro Diamond Importer and Jeweler, 323 W. Madison St. Bet. Franklin and Market Sts., Chicago, Ill.; Public Serivce Company of Northern Illinois, Economical Ironing; Fred Strauss Dye Works, Chicag
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 1 Aug 1912, p. 3   Sam Caro Diamond Importer and Jeweler, 323 W. Madison St. Bet. Franklin …
  • Advertisements
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    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 18 Jul 1912, p. 11     Electric Shop, Chicago, features electric chafing dish; Bernstein, 1909 Central Street, tailor; The Daguerre Studio, Chicago, photography; John Ericsson, 2003 Maple Ave., bakery; Visitation Academy,
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 18 Jul 1912, p. 11   Electric Shop, Chicago, features electric chafing dish; Bernstein, 1909 Central Street, tailor; …
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    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 1 Aug 1912, p. 14     Evanston Business College, W. H. Callow, principal, 634 Davis St., Evanston; Schaefer Bros. Undertakers, 1573 Maple Ave., Evanston; Star Upholstery Co., Suite 1229 Masonic Temple, Chicago; The Camera
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 1 Aug 1912, p. 14   Evanston Business College, W. H. Callow, principal, 634 Davis St., Evanston; Schaefer …
  • Advertisements
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    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 25 Jul 1912, p. 15     Advertisement for John Ericsson, 2003 Maple Avenue.
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 25 Jul 1912, p. 15   Advertisement for John Ericsson, 2003 Maple Avenue.
  • Classified business list
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    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 22 Aug 1912, p. 7     Lord's, Fountain Square, Evanston; H. E. Benjamin, piano expert, 707 Church St., Evanston; A. H. Smith & Son; Cabinet Makers and Upholsterers, 1625 Benson Ave., Evanston; Evanston and North Shore Pro
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 22 Aug 1912, p. 7   Lord's, Fountain Square, Evanston; H. E. Benjamin, piano expert, 707 Church St., …
  • Advertisements
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    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 22 Aug 1912, p. 8     Ralph Temple Automobile Co., 1219 Michigan Ave., Chicago; Glasser Bros. Ladie's Tailors, 3952-54 Sheridan Rd., Evanston and Suite 1008, 36-44 S. State St., North American Bldg., Chicago; Hotel Plymou
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 22 Aug 1912, p. 8   Ralph Temple Automobile Co., 1219 Michigan Ave., Chicago; Glasser Bros. Ladie's Tailors, …
  • Social Happenings on the North Shore by Ruth Risley
    Social Happenings on the North Shore by Ruth Risley Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 7 Mar 1918, p. 3     Photograph Mrs. Roger F. Peterson; Photograph Ralph Bingham; Advertisements for Renneckar Drug Co., Wilmette, and for Fort Dearborn Fireproof Storage Company, 4615-29 Clifton Ave., Chicago
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 7 Mar 1918, p. 3   Photograph Mrs. Roger F. Peterson; Photograph Ralph Bingham; Advertisements for Renneckar Drug …
  • Advertisements
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    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 1 Aug 1912, p. 15     City National Bank, Evanston; Glasser Bros. Ladies' Tailors, 3952-54 Sheridan Road, Evanston and Suite 1008, 36-44 S. State St., North American Bldg., Chicago; W. H. Powers Dstilled Water Ice Co., 19
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 1 Aug 1912, p. 15   City National Bank, Evanston; Glasser Bros. Ladies' Tailors, 3952-54 Sheridan Road, Evanston …
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