Friday, July 13, 2012
Glenview PD arrests July 2 to 8.
Theft On July 2 a resident in the 200 block of Nordica Ave. reported the theft of jewelry and cash from their home. The incident occurred between June 10 and June 22. The reported loss is $12,300. Theft On July 2 a complainant reported their skate board was stolen from a business in the 1700 block of Waukegan Rd. The incident occurred on July 2. The reported loss is $235.00. Criminal Damage On July 3 a Glenview Park District employee reported damage to the skate park ramp at Community Park West, 1001 Zenith Dr. The incident occurred between July 2 and July 3. The reported loss is $350.00. Get the blotter delivered to your inbox: Sign up for Glenview Patch’s free newsletter Criminal Damage On Juy 4 at 10:22 p.m., a complainant reported …
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Patch compares the costs of displays in Evanston, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Highland Park, Glenview, Northbrook and Deerfield.
While some Illinois municipalities have canceled fireworks or combined forces to save money in recent years, the show goes on in the north suburbs. Between Evanston, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Highland Park, Glenview, Northbrook and Deerfield, Chicago’s North Shore will spend nearly $200,000 on fireworks this year. Among those suburbs, the most expensive display is the one in Wilmette, which rings in at $40,000, according to Steve Wilson, executive director of the Wilmette Park District. Including entertainment, set up and staff time, the total bill for the day comes to $60,000, Wilson said. The least expensive display is Deerfield’s, put on by the city at a cost of $9,500, according to Andrew Lichterman, management analyst for the …
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
From parades to fireworks, an outdoor concert and more, celebrate Independence Day 2012 with a host of Glenview festivities. Here, a roundup of everything going on around town.
A Patch photographer gives advice on capturing the sparkle in the sky.
Capturing fireworks on camera is a challenge that can be mastered easily with the right equipment and settings on your camera. Here is a short tutorial to help you capture the rockets' red glare this 4th of July. Equipment needed: Stay tuned to the latest Glenview news: Like us on Facebook!
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Patch has put together a collaborative map of all the best spots, including right here in Glenview. We'd love you to share your favorite spots to enjoy the festivities, too.
Friday, June 29, 2012
Patch has put together a collaborative map of all the best spots, including right here in Glenview. We'd love you to share your favorite spots to enjoy the festivities, too.
Communities all over the Chicago area will offer fireworks in the coming days. Patch has put together a map of all the Fourth of July festivities occurring in the north and northwest suburbs. More: Glenview gears up for festivities on the 4th Please, add all your favorite spots to watch fireworks to our public collaborative map. You can also post it in the comments! You can offer tips about where to park or the best place to unpack the picnic, or just let us know which town offers the best show. The map shows pins with all the area fireworks shows and links back to the important details — when, where and how to get there. If you need any more information from us, just let us know. And you can drop a pin on the map, too, to help out your …
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
From parades to fireworks, an outdoor concert and more, celebrate Independence Day 2012 with a host of Glenview festivities.
Get ready to show off your red, white and blue! Glenview’s July 4th celebration, this year themed “Keeping American Beautiful,” is a more than 40-year-old tradition. The day’s festivities start at 11 a.m. with a Children’s Bike Parade, followed by an Independence Day parade featuring 83 floats. To cap off the evening, come enjoy a community Twilight Concert and fireworks show at dusk. For more details on Glenview’s 47th Annual Independence Day celebration, including best spots to watch the fireworks, click here. And don't forget to check out these tips on firework safety! At a Glance Weather uncertain? Call the Park District's Outdoor Weather Hotline to find out the status of Independence Day festivities:(847) 724-3337, Option #4 Want to …
Jennifer Fisher
10:09 am on Tuesday, July 10, 2012
$40,000 is the total cost for the fireworks in Wilmette. Counting payroll, entertainment and setup, the celebrations were $60,000. more ›