Northbrook Star

Mural depicts what Schechter education means to students

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:17:26 -0500

NORTHBROOK — More than a few giant steps backward are needed to admire the new colorful and meaningful mural at Solomon Schechter Day School in Northbrook.

Northbrook ice show focus on social media, live tweets

Thu, 09 May 2013 10:02:00 -0500

NORTHBROOK — Northbrook-On-Ice skaters are preparing to wow their audiences next weekend with graceful agility, speed and athleticism. Three hundred and fifty skaters from three to 18 years old will present the Northbrook Park District’s 44th annual show titled “In the Loop.”

Interfaith Sunday offers new insights, understanding

Sun, 19 May 2013 06:25:07 -0500

NORTHBROOK — Thirteen Northbrook houses of worship will throw open their doors on Interfaith Sunday (April 21) offering everyone a warm welcome and fun get-together. Visitors participating in the event will begin at 12:30 p.m. by stopping at the Village Green’s Park Gazebo, 1810 Walters Ave., or at any of the participating houses of worship at 1 p.m. to get a list of participating institutions. Then, they may stop at any they wish. This year’s theme of “Define the Myths” encourages visitors to ask religious leaders whatever questions they want, and hundreds of people are expected.At 4 p.m, they are …

Pinewood Derby rolls to success in Niles

Sun, 19 May 2013 06:54:59 -0500

John Liu pointed proudly at the red miniature car with two pennies in the front for headlights and a driver made out of Lego. The spiffy, unique car was lined up next to several other brightly painted wooden cars and ready to go at the annual district Pinewood Derby held at Golf Mill Shopping Center on Saturday, Apr. 13.

Winkelman fifth graders perform Aladdin

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:04:00 -0500

NORTHBROOK — Winkelman fifth graders on Friday, April 12 will transform their school stage into the faraway land of Arabia where long ago a street urchin named Aladdin roamed.