Winnetka-Glencoe Daily: What You Need To Know Today (Thu, Jan 6)

Morning, Winnetka-Glencoe! Let's get you started this Thursday with everything you need to know going on around Winnetka-Glencoe today.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy, brisk and very cold. High: 20 Low: 6.

Here are the top stories today in Winnetka-Glencoe:

1. Curiosity Cafe: Online Zoom Event - Des Plaines (dppl.org)
2. Raden Wellness Offers Personalized Approach to Your Health, Intertwines Holistic Remedies (NBC Chicago)
3. League of Women Voters will host conversation with Judge Lionel Jean-Baptiste (Evanston RoundTable)
4. Pair of teens charged in Edgewater carjacking (FOX 32 Chicago)
5. Lyric Opera and Raven Theatre cancel productions due to COVID (Chicago Tribune)
6. Addus HomeCare Corp. buys JourneyCare for $85 million (Chicago Business Journal)
7. Get thee to a condo: Unit in former Wilmette convent to hit market soon (The Real Deal)
8. Distressed Evanston hotel hits the market (Crain's Chicago Business)
9. State Lawmaker Frustrated With Violent Crime In Albany Park After Bullet Narrowly Misses 7-Year-Old Girl Who Was Doing Her Homework; 'It Is A War Zone' (CBS Chicago)
10. Latest news from Evanston: Your Wednesday digest (Evanston RoundTable)
11. State Lawmaker Frustrated With Crime In Albany Park After Bullet Narrowly Misses Girl Doing Her Homework; 'It Is A War Zone' (CBS Chicago)
12. State Lawmaker Frustrated With Crime In Albany Park After Bullet Narrowly Misses Girl Doing Homework (CBS Chicago)
13. Career & Job Counseling @ the Library: - Des Plaines (dppl.org)
14. The Blackout produces late-night laughs on Northwestern's campus (Daily Northwestern)
15. Psychology Prof. Renee Engeln researches body image and media with her Body and Media Lab (Daily Northwestern)
16. Evanston's Reimagining Public Safety Committee looks to Minnesota (Daily Northwestern)
17. Northwestern donates second fire engine to Evanston Fire Department (Daily Northwestern)
18. Affordable Water and Sewer Rate Program provides water bill assistance (Daily Northwestern)
19. Lorraine Goffe named Northwestern's vice president for human resources (Daily Northwestern)
20. Evanston Dimensions | Ask the Historians (Evanston RoundTable)
21. Glenbrook teacher, Paul Castelli, arrested, accused of inappropriate sexual conduct with a student, Arlington Heights police say (WLS-TV)
22. Morton Grove police: woman charged with DUI near entrance ramp to Edens Expressway (Chicago Tribune)
23. 2 charged in separate domestic battery incidents: Evanston police (Chicago Tribune)
24. Evanston high schooler creates website to help people find at-home COVID tests (FOX 32 Chicago)
25. Remote Meetings Return For Glenview Village Boards, Commissions (Journal & Topics Newspapers Online)
26. Preliminary plans for redeveloping Golf Mill to be shared in the new year, Niles mayor says (Chicago Tribune)
27. Park Ridge rally-goers protest Cook County’s COVID-19 vaccine proof policy (WGN TV Chicago)
28. Postal mailboxes in Wilmette, Winnetka broken into and checks among items 'likely stolen' (Chicago Tribune)
29. Sfondilis gets a pay raise in Wheeling (Daily Herald)
30. The Phoenix's Year in Review: 2021 in News (Loyola Phoenix)

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Today in Winnetka-Glencoe:

From my notebook:

• New Trier High School: "After more than 110 years, the Winnetka Campus steam heating plant was turned off forever on December 27. For decades, the boiler plant provided steam heat and hot water to the entire campus, but as renovations replaced steam heat with m..." (Facebook)
• Cook County Sheriff's Office (Official): "We have been delivering meals with our partners at Meals on Wheels Foundation of Northern Illinois for over a year. This week, we are able to include over 250 holiday greeting cards with our meal deliveries, thanks to the students and st..." (Facebook)
• Cook County Sheriff's Office (Official): "We will be in Berwyn on Thursday January 20th. Please register by January 14th by emailing: ccso.communityengagement@ccsheriff.org" (Facebook)
• Cook County Department of Public Health: "We have amended our Mitigation Order to allow those age 18 and younger to be exempt from vaccination for most athletic, recreation and fitness activities. The new order: http://ow.ly/C64Q50Hn8vp FAQs, to answer your questions: https://bi..." (Facebook)
• Cook County Sheriff's Office (Official): "The Sheriff's Gun Team has seized over 700 illegal guns this year. We are grateful to them for their hard work and dedication in making our streets safer. #CCSO2021Wrapped" (Facebook)
• Cook County Department of Public Health: "Cook County Eateries, Entertainment Venues, and Fitness Centers: Download the required signage (In English and Spanish) here: http://ow.ly/uheI50Hm0uq #TogetherToGetThere #VaxUpMaskUp" (Facebook)
• Cook County Department of Public Health: "If you've had your vaccination -- especially your booster shot -- you are FAR less likely to be hospitalized from COVID. The vaccines protect you from severe illness." (Facebook)
• Am Shalom: "Shabbat Shalom and Happy New Year! Here's Rabbi Steve's two minute take on this week's Torah portion. * Services this weekend will be virtual only. Join us tonight at 6:30 CT at amshalom.com/livestream or here on Facebook Live." (Facebook)
• Village of Glencoe: "Train tracks and the Park Avenue rail crossing have reopened and are operational. Thank you for your consideration as Metra and the Public Safety Department completed their work." (Facebook)
• Village of Glencoe: "Good morning, Glencoe! The Village's Water Plant Superintendent Alex Urbanczyk snapped this stunning picture of today's beautiful sunrise over Lake Michigan. Share this with someone who could use a bit of extra sunshine today!" (Facebook)
• Winnetka-Northfield-Glencoe Chamber of Commerce: "Chamber members - Join us in hosting John Martin, Founder & Chairman, BUNDLAR @ LINKAGE on Wed Jan 5 2022 @ 7:30am @ Winnetka Public Library, 768 Oak Street, Winnetka" (Facebook)
• Cook County Sheriff's Office (Official): "Sheriff Dart continues to find ways to connect law enforcement with the help they need to serve. The Sheriff’s program connects those in need to mental health professionals via a police officer’s tablet so that people are able to get the..." (Facebook)
• Village of Glencoe: "As we reflect on the past year, the Village is taking a moment to highlight our top five most-liked social media posts of 2021! The top five included 1) the Heart of Glencoe featuring Jose, a server at Guildhall Restaurant 2) longtime Vi..." (Facebook)
• Village of Glencoe: "Earlier this evening, a Metra train struck a vehicle on the tracks at the Park Avenue rail crossing in Downtown Glencoe. While there were injuries to the two individuals in the vehicle, none appear life threatening. Glencoe Public Safety..." (Facebook)
• North Shore Congregation Israel: "Feed The Homeless at NSCI needs your help! Join us this Sunday, January 9 from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. to help prepare 750 hot and brown-bag meals for food programs in Lake & Cook Counties. RSVP to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0448aaa9..." (Facebook)
• Village of Glencoe: "The Village is seeking its first ever Communications Manager! This is a new position in the Village Manager’s Office that oversees the Village’s public communications function, champions and models exceptional customer service and engage..." (Facebook)
• Glencoe Park District: "Superheroes, assemble! Wear your favorite cape and join us Friday for a night full of Superhero fun! Learn more: https://bit.ly/31BSvss" (Facebook)
• Parent Heart Watch: "If you're not joining us in Phoenix next week you can still support SCA prevention in youth by bidding on a bucket list trip! Watch for the link this Friday." (Facebook)
• Glencoe Public Library: "Join the Winter Reading Club for Kids and read Snow Many Books with us! Pick up your log at the Children’s Desk and complete 15 days of reading before January 31 to earn a free book and invitation to the winter skating party. You can als..." (Facebook)
• Glencoe Youth Services: "GYS 2021 Holiday Drive. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO DONATED AND MADE THIS DRIVE A HUGE SUCCESS." (Facebook)
• Glencoe Park District: "To stop the spread of the new COVID variant, we've made the difficult decision to delay the start date of select preschool and youth programming until January 15. Open gym and open pickleball will also be paused until January 15. Learn m..." (Facebook)
• Village of Glencoe: "The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is partnering with home health providers to ensure the COVID-19 vaccine and vaccine boosters are available to homebound individuals. To receive the vaccine or booster in your home, call the..." (Facebook)
• Community House: "https://apm.activecommunities.com/wch/Activity_Search?txtActivitySearch=&applyFiltersDefaultValue=true&cat=Activities Karate classes at the Community House begin January 13! Karate focuses on alertness of mind, self-control and mental st..." (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Winnetka: "Flick Park COVID testing cancellations - I just received an email saying my covid test appointments at Flick Park have been cancelled. They were scheduled for January 2 for return to work/school. Has anyone else had this happen or know w..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Glencoe: "I have 2 adult tickets for sale for the Lightscapes show at the Chicago Botanic Gardens. - Date and time of entry: 12/30, 8:15pm. PM me if you are interested. Thank you!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Winnetka: "Donate Your Musical Instruments and Receive 2 Northbrook Symphony Tickets. - Donate your band and orchestra instruments or guitars to the Northbrook Symphony Orchestra Instrument Drive and receive two tickets to a NSO concert and a tax r..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Glencoe: "Snow Removal! - Hi I’m 18 and live in Glencoe - my friend and I are offering snow removal this year and if anyone was interested please reach out! Got quite a bit of snow tonight and expecting a bunch more this weekend so please text m..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Glencoe: "ISO a ski bag in any condition to fly on United 12/30. - 150 cm skis and poles. Does United have plastic ski bags at check in?" (Nextdoor)
• Jordan Rogalski, Village of Glencoe: "Happy New Year! - In observance of the New Year's Day holiday, Village Hall will be closed tomorrow, December 31. Garbage and recycling collection will not be impacted by the holiday." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Glencoe: "Hi! - My son is home from grad school for a few days and is looking for a dark room to develop some pictures. Does anyone have or know of someone with a dark room and materials he can use or rent??" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Winnetka: "I’m looking for a new place for pizza. - Anyone try The Big Tomato in Wilmette?" (Nextdoor)
• Jordan Rogalski, Village of Glencoe: "Lock It, Remove It or Lose It - While our Public Safety teams work diligently around the clock to ensure that Glencoe is as safe as possible, our residents need to do their part by ensuring they lock their cars. In almost every case of r..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, West Hibbard: "Found lost dog on Hibbard Road and Tower. - Please call 7734977762 if it is yours. No collar" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Winnetka: "Found this drone in our yard. - It is on our front steps. " (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Winnetka Sears Greeley: "During my walk this afternoon, came across a loose dog without any tags at the park near the indian hill metra station in Winnetka. - White color, lanky build" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Winnetka: "Happy New Year. - I Need a recommendation for an electrician. Thanks" (Nextdoor)
• Jordan Rogalski, Village of Glencoe: "Glencoe Festival of Art - Amdur Productions is seeking more artists to participate in this year’s Glencoe Festival of Art. The Festival will take place on Saturday, July 23 and Sunday, July 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you are interested..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Glencoe: "Babysitting Opportunity - Mon-Fri 7:30-~8:45 a. - m. in Glencoe Starting Jan 10 Great babysitting opportunity for someone who enjoys kids and is looking for some part-time hours each week. We are looking for a morning babysitter 7:30..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Glencoe: "Hi all - we just moved to Glencoe and are in need of a snow plow service (late to the game here! - ) do you know anyone that has room in their schedule?" (Nextdoor)
• Jordan Rogalski, Village of Glencoe: "Battery Recycling - Did you know that the Village of Glencoe has a drop-off recycling location for household batteries, holiday lights (through April 1) and other small, recyclable items on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Public..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Winnetka: "Little Honeycomb - Just had a wonderful lunch at Little Honeycomb. Highly recommended - quality food, great menu, amazing cocktails and all reasonably priced!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, HW Circle: "Place to donate toys. - Looking to donate gently used (and unbroken) toys to a non-profit/community center/etc. that accepts this type of donation. Toys are for ages 0-3. Any leads appreciated!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Glencoe: "Looking for boys ice or hockey skates, size 1-2. - Just beginning at Watts . Two pair, two boys. happy New year" (Nextdoor)
• Karen Templeton, Neighbor: "League of Women Voters Winnetka-Northfield-Kenilworth Join us for a Webinar January 11, 2022 from 6:30pm-8:00pm "Reading Is Rock..." (Patch)

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