![New Trier Township is embarking on a new housing initiative by teaming up with a Mount Prospect organization dedicated to people facing homelessness. Under a pilot program, New Trier Township, which provides social services to local residents, is forging a new collaboration with Northwest Compass, Inc.’s Shelter Access for Everyone (“SAFE”) Program intended to assist the homeless. “New Trier Township is a welcoming and generous community, but we do not have the housing resources available locally to offer emergency shelter and services to those presenting as homeless in our community,” Township Supervisor Gail Schnitzer Eisenberg said in a statement. “I […]](https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Winnetka-Talk.jpg?w=140 "New Trier Township is embarking on a new housing initiative by teaming up with a Mount Prospect organization dedicated to people facing homelessness. Under a pilot program, New Trier Township, which provides social services to local residents, is forging a new collaboration with Northwest Compass, Inc.’s Shelter Access for Everyone (“SAFE”) Program intended to assist the homeless. “New Trier Township is a welcoming and generous community, but we do not have the housing resources available locally to offer emergency shelter and services to those presenting as homeless in our community,” Township Supervisor Gail Schnitzer Eisenberg said in a statement. “I […]")
New Trier Township begins pilot program to combat homelessness
New Trier Township is embarking on a new housing initiative by teaming up with a Mount Prospect organization dedicated to people facing homelessness. Under a pilot program, New Trier Township,...
![New Trier High School Superintendent Paul Sally has announced he will be retiring next year with the school board now formally initiating the process to find his successor. District 203 officials revealed at the May 20 board meeting that Sally will be stepping down at the end of the 2024-25 school year. Sally started working at New Trier more than 30 years ago, first employed as a mathematics teacher. He later became an administrator and was promoted to superintendent in 2017 upon the retirement of his predecessor, Linda Yonke. “I’ve enjoyed every role and hope that in those roles I’ve contributed to […]](https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2022/09/27/REJYPDCO5NHWHDDGSNJPT2O2VA.jpg?w=135 "New Trier High School Superintendent Paul Sally has announced he will be retiring next year with the school board now formally initiating the process to find his successor. District 203 officials revealed at the May 20 board meeting that Sally will be stepping down at the end of the 2024-25 school year. Sally started working at New Trier more than 30 years ago, first employed as a mathematics teacher. He later became an administrator and was promoted to superintendent in 2017 upon the retirement of his predecessor, Linda Yonke. “I’ve enjoyed every role and hope that in those roles I’ve contributed to […]")
![The Glencoe Park District may ask residents for the right to borrow up to nearly $15 million this fall with a goal of improving some of its facilities. Eyeing changes at several of its locations, the park board is considering placing a 25-year bond sale referendum on the November ballot where the proceeds would fund a series of projects. Specifically, the Park District is proposing a new single facility behind the Takiff Center, replacing current five aging buildings used for storage, offices and other functions. Other possible upgrades include new playground structures at the Glencoe Beach, a new boardwalk at […]](https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Glencoe-News.jpg?w=140 "The Glencoe Park District may ask residents for the right to borrow up to nearly $15 million this fall with a goal of improving some of its facilities. Eyeing changes at several of its locations, the park board is considering placing a 25-year bond sale referendum on the November ballot where the proceeds would fund a series of projects. Specifically, the Park District is proposing a new single facility behind the Takiff Center, replacing current five aging buildings used for storage, offices and other functions. Other possible upgrades include new playground structures at the Glencoe Beach, a new boardwalk at […]")
![Riders of two separate Metra lines will soon have fresh options as the rail agency is scheduling new service routes at different points of the day. The rail agency has announced additions to the Union Pacific North line starting May 20 along with new choices for Milwaukee District North riders starting June 3. The UP-N line, which goes between the Ogilvie Transportation Center in downtown Chicago and Kenosha, expansion coincides with the opening of a new station at Peterson and Ridge in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood. “We continue to monitor customer feedback and this new schedule shows that we are listening,” […]](https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CTC-L-Peterson-Ridge-Metra.jpg?w=133 "Riders of two separate Metra lines will soon have fresh options as the rail agency is scheduling new service routes at different points of the day. The rail agency has announced additions to the Union Pacific North line starting May 20 along with new choices for Milwaukee District North riders starting June 3. The UP-N line, which goes between the Ogilvie Transportation Center in downtown Chicago and Kenosha, expansion coincides with the opening of a new station at Peterson and Ridge in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood. “We continue to monitor customer feedback and this new schedule shows that we are listening,” […]")
![Sustainability and eradicating buckthorn has been a mantra within Glencoe for years. But those were goals that didn’t require the presence of a goat. At least until now. On May 6, 22 goats were transported from Wisconsin and took up a one-week residence at Glencoe’s Milton Park eating all the vegetation they wanted. The goats chowed down but they were not kidding around as they were tasked with removing buckthorn and other invasive species. Horning in on a sustainability goal, the Glencoe Park District recently worked out an agreement with Wisconsin-based The Green Goats, a target grazing business. The company’s […]](https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/PPN-L-GLN-gpdgoatcleanup-051624-01.jpg?w=117 "Sustainability and eradicating buckthorn has been a mantra within Glencoe for years. But those were goals that didn’t require the presence of a goat. At least until now. On May 6, 22 goats were transported from Wisconsin and took up a one-week residence at Glencoe’s Milton Park eating all the vegetation they wanted. The goats chowed down but they were not kidding around as they were tasked with removing buckthorn and other invasive species. Horning in on a sustainability goal, the Glencoe Park District recently worked out an agreement with Wisconsin-based The Green Goats, a target grazing business. The company’s […]")