Rachel Barnes

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2 Attack Server Over Tacos | FedEx Thief Takes $125K Trailer | New Portillo's Menu

1 week ago | patch.com | Rachel Barnes

Skip to main contentVernon Hills, ILHighland Park, ILDeerfield, ILLibertyville, ILBuffalo Grove, ILNorthbrook, ILGrayslake, ILWinnetka-Glencoe, ILLake Zurich, ILGlenview, ILIllinoisTop National NewsSee All CommunitiesILLINOIS — This week in Illinois business news, the search for a missing FedEx trailer with $125,000 in merchandise inside; a waitress brutally attacked over a bill dispute; and the new menu at Portillo's.
Hands Off: Photo Of The Week In Evanston

1 week ago | patch.com | Rachel Barnes

EVANSTON, IL — Resident Nina Kavin shared this photo she took at the Hands Off Rally at Evanston's Fountain Square last week. "The rally took place on Saturday, April 5. It was one of thousands of marches throughout the country against the actions of our current president. I estimate about 1,000 folks showed up to support human and civil rights," Kavin said. Thank you for sharing your commentary with us!Find out what's happening in Evanstonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Portillo's Testing New Breakfast Items For Summer: Here's Where To Get Them

1 week ago | patch.com | Rachel Barnes

CHICAGO, IL — Staring next week, beloved Chicago fast-food chain Portillo's is testing out breakfast by adding brand-new menu items at five Chicagoland locations. The trial starts April 15 and introduces new breakfast offerings including breakfast sandwiches, donuts, morning sides and coffee. Breakfast will be available at these Portillo's locations:Find out what's happening in Chicagofor free with the latest updates from Patch. Chicago: 520 W.
Where To Enjoy Easter Brunch In Chicago's North Shore

1 week ago | patch.com | Rachel Barnes

WILMETTE, IL — If you want Easter brunch and don’t want to cook it, several restaurants in Chicago's North Shore will open Sunday, April 20, to take care of the preparation. Don’t waste time, though. Tables book quickly. Here are a few of them from the online reservation service OpenTable:Find out what's happening in Winnetka-Glencoefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
'A Game-Changer': $1M Donation Honors Lifelong Love Of Nature

1 week ago | patch.com | Rachel Barnes

LAKE FOREST, IL — In honor of the death of her husband John, a longtime leader and life director at the Lake Forest Open Lands Association, Paula Lillard is donating $1.02 million to the Preservation Foundation of the Lake County Forest Preserves. Both John and Paula Lillard had a passion for being outdoors, and considered nature a central part to their lives. Married for 70 years, they passed their passion down through their family to ensure their love for nature lived on for generations.
Art Festival Season 2025 Brings 27 Events To North Shore

2 weeks ago | patch.com | Rachel Barnes

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — Award-winning art festival production company Amdur Productions announced its 27-event festival season, with many events taking place throughout Chicago's North Shore. The company is celebrating 42 years of producing some of the most respected and popular juried art festivals. Founder Amy Amdur said she was inspired while first exhibiting her own work at local art shows and wanted to create more opportunities for artists to feel accomplished.
Tickets On Sale Soon For Billy Corgan's 'Melon Collie' 30th Anniversary Opera Concerts

2 weeks ago | patch.com | Rachel Barnes

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — Tickets go on sale this week for "A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness," a historic performance by Billy Corgan and the Lyric Opera of Chicago to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the album from The Smashing Pumpkins. Corgan, a Highland Park native, will take the stage alongside Lyric's orchestra and chorus for seven nights from Nov. 21 to 30 later this year. Audience members will get to enjoy special guest vocalists during the immersive sonic and visual experience.
Evanston Dedicates New Lorraine H. Morton City Hall

2 weeks ago | patch.com | Rachel Barnes

EVANSTON, IL — The City of Evanston and officials celebrated the official opening of the Lorraine H. Morton City Hall on Monday with a dedication ceremony. City Hall moved from its previous location at 2100 Ridge Avenue, which is now no longer in service, and completed the relocation at the end of March. “Our community is now positioned to benefit from a more streamlined approach to accessing services.
Ex-Northwestern Football Players Agree To Settlement For Hazing Suits

2 weeks ago | patch.com | Rachel Barnes

EVANSTON, IL — Former football players of Northwestern University have agreed to settle their lawsuits against the school that alleged abusive hazing, according to university officials. On Monday night, Northwestern University released a statement stating the settlement documentation is currently being finalized.
Lake Bluff Teen Will Represent Illinois At National Track Meet

2 weeks ago | patch.com | Rachel Barnes

LAKE BLUFF, IL — A Lake Bluff teen is set to represent Illinois at a national track meet in Los Angeles, but his many accomplishments almost never happened. When Brian E. Smith II enrolled at private high school North Shore Country Day as a freshman, he was a baseball player. However, due to the school's fall sports requirement for ninth graders, he decided to give cross country running a try.