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  • Opinion

    Fishing Derby reels in kids, families

    Danielle Perlin, Staff Writer
    Twelve-year-old Jeremy Myers, who attends Wood Oaks Junior High School, started fishing when he was only 4 years old. After participating in the free Kids’ Fishing Derby event for the past three years, sponsored by the Northbrook Park District, Myers decided to be a volunteer at this year’s event, which took place on Saturday, May 18, at Lake Shermerville, located within Wood Oaks Green Park.
    2013-05-22
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  • News

    Residents shop during Coldwell Banker’s three-day garage sale event

    Carroll Henning, Staff Writer
    For Northbrook residents Heather Welch and Katie Trout, Day 1 of Coldwell Bankerʼs annual three-day garage sale event, held May 16-18, was a success.
    2013-05-21
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  • News

    Northbrook welcomes residents with popcorn, pink flamingos

    Rachel Reinwald, Staff Writer
    The Northbrook Village Hall opened into an expanse of people and pink flamingos on Friday, May 16. Kids raced from game to game at the park district’s table.
    2013-05-20
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  • Sports

    3-on-3 basketball tournament to support Kyle’s Dreaming Tree

    Dayna Fields
    Sometimes the stars of fate align, and things just seem to fall in place. Jake DeRousse didn’t set out to honor the life of his friend Kyle Caraher — a Glenbrook North High School senior who died in a tragic car accident on July 2, 2012 — but that is exactly what ended up happening after a simple English project was assigned in his comparative social themes class.
    2013-05-19
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  • Sports

    Spartans play ball at U.S. Cellular Field

    Neil Milbert, Staff Writer
    When Glenbrook North’s T.J. Tedeschi walked onto U.S. Cellular Field, he kept thinking, “I’m going to third base, and that’s where Miguel Cabrera and A-Rod have played.
    2013-05-19
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Life & Arts

Northbrook native Sarah Granahan releases comic book, novel


Jamie Bradley
When she was a child at Northbrook’s Greenbriar School and Northbrook Junior High School, English wasn’t necessarily Sarah Granahan’s favorite subject.
2013-05-22
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News

Standout student: Mark Gonzalez


Mark Gonzalez was chosen for his excellent academic record as well as for his kindness and generosity towards others. He is a superb example of faith and leadership in third grad Name: Mark Gonzalez
2013-05-22
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News

GBN senior Jessica Steinberg spreads worldwide laughter


Dayna Fields
Does a giggle have the power to change a child’s life? Northbrook resident Jessica Steinberg believes it does, and that is why she founded Giveable Giggles in 2008, when she was just an eighth-grader.
2013-05-22
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Opinion

Editorial: Doing something for humanity


Dayna Fields
This weekend, many of us will be celebrating Memorial Day (and a day off from work on Monday) at backyard barbecues or even pool parties. Soaking up the sun and eating hot dogs is an iconically American
2013-05-21
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News

Class of 2013: Toddlers graduate from Sunshine Preschool


Dayna Fields
Four-year-olds enrolled at the Sunshine Preschool at the Leisure Center had graduation day on Wednesday, May 15. The small kids donned blue caps and gowns and sat patiently in their small chairs on stage,
2013-05-21
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News

NBPD: Be safe on Memorial Day weekend


Dayna Fields
With Memorial Day weekend fast approaching, the Northbrook Police Department wants everyone to know that there will be a heightened presence of officers on the streets looking for people who may violate
2013-05-20
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News

Honoring the fallen


Memorial Day is on Monday, May 27, and The Northbrook Tower wants to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Below is a list, provided by the Northbrook Historical Society, of the Northbrook
2013-05-20
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News

Northbrook resident, veteran Peter Kollias volunteers to serve kids in Nepal


Dayna Fields
Even though Peter Kollias served his country for five years in the military, he still feels like he can do and give more to others. That is why Kollias and his girlfriend, Norma Chacon, have decided
2013-05-20
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Sports

10 Questions with Shayna Lutz


Lutz is a freshman on the GBN varsity girls lacrosse team. She recently led her team with four goals in a 17-3 victory over Regina Domincan. Do you have any pregame rituals or superstitions? I’m
2013-05-19
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Sports

Boys track: GBN makes big strides at sectional


Kevin Meyer, Staff Writer
Both Glenbrook South and Glenbrook North high schools competed in the boys track and field sectional hosted by Niles West Thursday, May 16. The meet saw things go nearly perfectly for GBS by qualifying
2013-05-19
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