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Jacoby, John, The Wilmette Beacon (Northbrook, Illinois: 22nd Century Media, 20100908), 12 Dec 2019, p. 24     Adam Int-Hout designed two affordable homes for his family - one in Evanston and one in Wilmette. He was praised as an innovator in "Popular Mechanics" magazine, but Wilmette neighbors didn't want any more of his affordable houses in their neighborhood because of the possibility of diminishing property values.

appeared in The Wilmette Beacon, 12 Dec 2019, p. 12. Date of Event: 18 Nov 2019     Was the founder of Capt'n Nemo's in Winnetka.

Wojtychiw, Michael, The Wilmette Beacon (Northbrook, Illinois: 22nd Century Media, 20100908), 27 Nov 2019, Cover, 4, 6     Describes the journalism program at New Trier and briefly mentions the history of the newspaper, New Trier News.

Jacoby, John, The Wilmette Beacon (Northbrook, Illinois: 22nd Century Media, 20100908), 31 Oct 2019, p. 16     Describes the real estate and fake mortgage security scheme that John Naghten and Hilda Schroeder ran in the Wilmette area in the 1920's. They were arrested in 1930 and charged with embezzlement.

Jacoby, John, The Wilmette Beacon (Northbrook, Illinois: 22nd Century Media, 20100908), 24 Oct 2019, p. 18     Describes the Rev. William Walker and his time as a preacher at Wilmette's First Congregational Church. His sermons often were controversial and a sermon about speculation and the Board of Trade angered his congregation.

Jacoby, John, The Wilmette Beacon (Northbrook, Illinois: 22nd Century Media, 20100908), 3 Oct 2019, p. 26     Describes the life of the Irish terrier Goldberg, a dog who accompanied Battery B of the 122nd field artillery during WWI and was later adopted by Wilmette resident William McKeighan, who was also a member of that unit. The dog was honored in 1932 by the Wilmette Village Board.

The Wilmette Beacon (Northbrook, Illinois: 22nd Century Media, 20100908), 3 Oct 2019, 35, 36     Author Susan Orlean will be visiting Wilmette as part of a program by the Wilmette Public Library.

Anderson, Hilary, The Wilmette Beacon (Northbrook, Illinois: 22nd Century Media, 20100908), 3 Oct 2019, p. 14     Mary Ann Connell Ford was one of the first female life guards at Wilmette's Washington Park (Gillson Park) Beach in 1944. She is celebrating her 95th birthday.

Jacoby, John, The Wilmette Beacon (Northbrook, Illinois: 22nd Century Media, 20100908), 12 Sep 2019, p. 22     Describes the work of several members of the Wilmette Human Relations Committee in the 1960's

Anderson, Hilary, The Wilmette Beacon (Northbrook, Illinois: 22nd Century Media, 20100908), 5 Sep 2019, 1, 4, 8     Heritage Trail Mall, an antique store at 415 Ridge Road, celebrates its 26th anniversary, and is looking to relocate to another location. Includes brief history of the business.

The Wilmette Beacon (Northbrook, Illinois: 22nd Century Media, 20100908), 29 Aug 2019, 8, 9     Wilmette Public Library has installed a new library drop box at the Chicago Transit Authority Linden Purple Line station.

Burnell, Alexa, The Wilmette Beacon (Northbrook, Illinois: 22nd Century Media, 20100908), 29 Aug 2019, 1, 4, 9     Describes members of Wilmette's Bout Scout Troop 5 weathering a severe storm while staying at Wisconsin's historic Camp Makajawan.

appeared in Wilmette Life, 26 Dec 2019, p. 8. Date of Event: 30 Nov 2019    

Cullotta, Karen Ann, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 12 Dec 2019, Cover, 6     Discusses the local filming locations of the John Hughes movie, "Home Alone," which includes a home in Winnetka and Trinity United Methodist Church in Wilmette.

Cullotta, Karen Ann, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 28 Nov 2019, p. 12     Pete Marvin and Rogers Phillips have been working at Shawnee Service Center in Wilmette together since 1959. Includes a photo of the duo.

appeared in Wilmette Life, 21 Nov 2019, p. 25. Date of Event: 14 Nov 2019    

appeared in Wilmette Life, 21 Nov 2019, p. 24. Date of Event: 26 Oct 2019    

Cullotta, Karen Ann, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 31 Oct 2019, Cover, 6     Describes the efforts of local libraries, including Wilmette Public Library, to remove barriers to access, including going fine-free.

appeared in Wilmette Life, 29 Aug 2019, p. 18. Date of Event: 18 Aug 2019    

Anderson, Hilary, The Wilmette Beacon (Northbrook, Illinois: 22nd Century Media, 20100908), 15 Aug 2019, p. 27     Describes the lives of five Christian of Charity sisters who are celebrating their jubilees at Wilmette's Sacred Heart Convent.