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Jacoby, John, The Wilmette Beacon (Northbrook, Illinois), 13 Feb 2020, p. 22     Reprinted news articles from 1904-1913 in Wilmette.

Degrechie, Eric, The Wilmette Beacon (Northbrook, Illinois), 6 Feb 2020, p. 12     Author of American Dirt, Jeanine Cummins, canceled a planned publicity tour for her novel, citing safety concerns. Part of the tour included a visit to Wilmette for the library's One Book, Everybody Reads program.

Egbaria, Fouad, The Wilmette Beacon (Northbrook, Illinois), 30 Jan 2020, p. 3     A proclamation at Kenilworth's Village Board meeting honored Boris Kozatske for his 39 years of service at his Kenilworth Shoe Service.

Jacoby, John, The Wilmette Beacon (Northbrook, Illinois), 16 Jan 2020, 18, 23     Newspaper clippings, originally from 1899-1906, reprinted.

Brown, Sarah Beth, The Wilmette Beacon (Northbrook, Illinois: 22nd Century Media, 20100908), 2 Jan 2020, p. 20     Describes the activities of the Wilmette Public Library during the 2019 year. It included completing the outdoor renovation project, installing a new book drop at the Linden CTA station, expanding youth and adult programming, and hosting the first annual Maker Fest.

Jacoby, John, The Wilmette Beacon (Northbrook, Illinois: 22nd Century Media, 20100908), 15 Aug 2019, p. 20     Quotes various tidbits of news from Kenilworth, 1919-1921.

League of Women Voters of Wilmette, The Wilmette Beacon (Northbrook, Illinois: 22nd Century Media, 20100908), 12 Mar 2020, p. 16     Describes the founding of the organization and a brief history.

Jacoby, John, The Wilmette Beacon (Northbrook, Illinois: 22nd Century Media, 20100908), 5 Mar 2020, 22, 25     Describes Wilmette resident Edwin Dempsey's invention of a coding system that revolutionized the transport of U.S. military on the railroads during World War I.

The Wilmette Beacon (Northbrook, Illinois: 22nd Century Media, 20100908), 30 Jan 2020     Article describes the Library's recognition as a 5 star Library in the Library Journal's annual statistical review of public library services.

Jacoby, John, The Wilmette Beacon (Northbrook, Illinois: 22nd Century Media, 20100908), 19 Dec 2019, 13, 15     Describes the history of the Village Manager position in Wilmette and identifies the Village Managers from inception of the role to 2019.

Jacoby, John, The Wilmette Beacon (Northbrook, Illinois: 22nd Century Media, 20100908), 5 Sep 2019, p. 26     The second of a 2 part series exploring the history of African-Americans in Wilmette, Part ll describes the racial unrest of the 1950s and 1960s as well as the steps taken in Wilmette and the North Shore to address racial inequality and discrimination. These inlcude "Operation Host" and the formation ...

Jacoby, John, The Wilmette Beacon (Northbrook, Illinois: 22nd Century Media, 20100908), 29 Aug 2019, p. 12     The first of a 2 part series exploring the history of African-Americans in Wilmette. The 1st part describes discriminatory practices in employment and housing as well as other instances of racial bias.

Jacoby, John, The Wilmette Beacon (Northbrook, Illinois: 22nd Century Media, 20100908), 10 Jan 2019, 16, 21     Describes the history of the 22 acre section of Wilmette that is now home to Plaza del Lago.

Jacoby, John, The Wilmette Beacon (Northbrook, Illinois: 22nd Century Media, 20100908), 4 Oct 2018, p. 10     Discusses the Library's reserve process.

Jacoby, John, The Wilmette Beacon (Northbrook, Illinois: 22nd Century Media, 20100908), 25 Oct 2018, p. 30     Makes note of the Library Board vote on October 16, 2018, regarding the levy for 2018-2019.

Egbaria, Fouad, The Wilmette Beacon (Northbrook, Illinois: 22nd Century Media, 20100908), 25 Oct 2018     Describes the proposed levy amount and information about the budget...

The Wilmette Beacon (Northbrook, Illinois: 22nd Century Media, 20100908), 4 Oct 2018, p. 10     Describes the background of the Wilmette Library's newly hired director, Anthony Auston.

Jacoby, John, The Wilmette Beacon (Northbrook, Illinois: 22nd Century Media, 20100908), 20 Jul 2017, 16, 19     Describes history of Sheridan Road from its completion in 1900.

Jacoby, John, The Wilmette Beacon (Northbrook, Illinois: 22nd Century Media, 20100908), 18 May 2017, 29, 31     A response back to the Library trustee who wrote a Letter to the Editor on May 4, 2017, regarding the Library's finances.

Rodgers, Ron, Dr., The Wilmette Beacon (Northbrook, Illinois: 22nd Century Media, 20100908), 4 May 2017, p. 29     A response to an editorial by John Jacoby regarding the Library.