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Wilmette, Ill., is located in Cook County approximately 15 miles north of Chicago just west of Lake Michigan. According to the U.S. Census, the population of Wilmette was 27,266 in 2003. Wilmette is named after Antoine Ouilmette, a French-Canadian fur trader who moved to the area around 1829. Famous entertainers who are from Wilmette include Charlton Heston, Ann-Margret and Bill Murray.
Wilmette, Ill., is located in Cook County approximately 15 miles north of Chicago just west of Lake Michigan. According to the U.S. Census, the population of Wilmette was 27,266 in 2003. Wilmette is named after Antoine Ouilmette, a French-Canadian fur trader who moved to the area around 1829. Famous entertainers who are from Wilmette include Charlton Heston, Ann-Margret and Bill Murray.
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Lifting little voices in song
My 5-year-old knew the words to the songs of "The Little Mermaid" before she knew what song lyrics were. "It's better / Down where it's wetter / Under the sea!" She loves teaching them to me, though her voice is better. In that spirit, here are two sing-...Tags: Julie Andrews, Music Box Theatre
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Drink events
Italian tasting: Giorgio Rivetti of La Spinetta, Piedmont, Italy, will lead a tasting seminar of his wines. $55. 7 p.m. Sept. 4. The Bottle Shop, 1138 Central Ave., Wilmette. Reservations, 847-256-7777. Wisconsin wine fest: The Lake Geneva Wine...Tags: Lake Geneva, Beverage Industry, Grant Park, Wine, Beer, and Spirits
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Ruling allows forced bankruptcy of Tony Rezko over $18 million debt
The forced bankruptcy of former political fundraiser Antoin "Tony" Rezko can proceed after a decision Tuesday by a judge in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Chicago. Rezko's Wilmette neighbor, Semir Sirazi, had filed a petition this year seeking $18 million he...Tags: Rod Blagojevich, Bankruptcy, Corrupt Practices, Tony Rezko, Financially Distressed Companies
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Calendar
Shrimp demo: Sam Dean demonstrates how to grill wild Gulf shrimp with a tequila chili marinade. Free. Noon Saturday. Burhop's Seafood, Plaza del Lago, 1515 N. Sheridan Rd., Wilmette. Information, 847-256-6400. Create a cookie: Learn how to properly mix...Tags: Mount Prospect, Wine, Beer, and Spirits
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We should all be fans of the CTA
I can't believe the harsh criticism often directed at the CTA from letter writers. Take it from a person who has traveled extensively and lived in numerous parts of the country: The Chicago area has one of the most comprehensive and quality mass transit...Tags: Batavia, Woodfield Mall, Palm Beach (Palm Beach, Florida), Metra, Glenview
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At a glance
Builder: Klein Design and Construction Inc. Location: Northbrook Projects: Custom single-family houses priced from $2 million to nearly $5 million in Wilmette, Barrington Hills and GlenviewTags: Northbrook, Glenview
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ASK TOM WHY
Dear Tom, Twenty-five years ago I was caught out on Lake Michigan in a terrible storm. The storm took off roofs and capsized dozens of boats. What information do you have on this storm? Ralph Bassett Wilmette Dear Ralph, The storm that...Tags: O'Hare International Airport, Navy Pier
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Cops say Chicago 'tagger' linked to vandalism string
Chicago Tribune reporterA jaunt through Western Europe, where authorities say two people suspected of being suspected taggers may have spray-painted their way from city to city, ended last week when they taken into custody—one in Chicago and the other in New York. Jim...Tags: Kennedy Airport, Trials, Prosecution, Lawyers, O'Hare International Airport
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Northern suburbs confront severe shortage of road salt
Chicago Tribune reportersAs summer nears its final stretch, many cities and towns across the northern suburbs are stuck in a very wintry, administrative snowdrift: They have no road salt, supply is tight and prices are through the roof. Village managers and public works...Tags: Local Authority, Weather Reports, Emergency Planning, Chicago Weather, McHenry
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Klein emphasizes the 'wow factor'
Chicago Tribune reporterIn a time when the housing industry is at a crossroads, Ron Klein of Klein Design and Construction Inc. has stayed on his well-worn but challenging path. He's a one-man development firm — with one assistant — specializing in building super-...Tags: Glenview, Housing Industry, Personal Service, Ron Klein
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Excluding gays
Elaine Donnelly's argument for the exclusion of gays in the military seems to rest on the assumption that straight soldiers are both incapable of controlling their impulses, either hostile or libidinal, and could not bear up under the strain of possibly...Tags: Minority Groups, Gays and Lesbians, Defense, Armed Forces
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New kindergartners tackle the first challenge of school: Riding the bus
Chicago Tribune reporterA trademark yellow bus rolled along the tidy suburban lane, signaling the start of a new school year and an epic moment for Luke DeLorm. With his new sneakers laced and his crisp backpack strapped on, the 5-year-old awaited the school bus that would...Tags: Elementary Schools, Northbrook, Family, Glenview, Vernon Hills
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