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2 | March 26, 2020 | The wilmette beacon calendar
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In this week’s
beacon
Police Reports............... 6
Pet of the Week8
Sound Off14
Editorial15
Puzzles20
Dining Out24
Home of the Week25
Athlete of the Week27
The Wilmette
Beacon
Editor
Eric DeGrechie, x23
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Sports Editor
Michael Wojtychiw, x25
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Peter Hansen, x19
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real estate sales
John Zeddies, x12
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Legal Notices
Jeff Schouten, 708.326.9170, x51
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PUBLISHER
Joe Coughlin, x16
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Managing Editor
Eric DeGrechie, x23
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AssT. Managing Editor
Megan Bernard, x24
megan@winnetkacurrent.com
president
Andrew Nicks
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A Message From 22nd Century Media Leadership
An unshakable commitment to community
There is no denying
we are enduring a
historic moment
in time. The spread of the
coronavirus is affecting our
world and our community
as we know them.
We are all in this together.
We cannot just say
those words; we must live
by them and act in their
respect. And here at 22nd
Century Media, we are
working tirelessly with that
goal in mind.
We publish 15 newspapers
(including the one you
are reading) and news sites,
as well as operate a number
of community events
and offer local marketing
solutions. When the news
reached a critical point two
weeks ago, we let our employees
know that while we
serve an essential function
in these trying times we
needed to act in their best
UPCOMING
Census assistance
1-4 p.m. April 1, Wilmette
Public Library, 1242
Wilmette Ave. Need help
filling out your online
Census form?
Armchair Travels
1-2:30 p.m. April 2, Wilmette
Public Library, 1242
Wilmette Ave. Video tour
of the African safari.
Super Smash Bros. Tourney
4-5 p.m. April 3, Wilmette
Library, 1242 Wilmette
Ave. Grades 8-12.
Do you have the skills to
impress your friends in Super
Smash Bros. Ultimate?
Slots are first come first
serve to compete; watchers
welcome, too.
interests as well. We offered
for them to work remotely
whenever they could and
told them that if they felt
ill in any way, please not to
come into the office.
Upon receiving the
email, not one person
exited the newsroom.
News was coming in,
and our journalists wanted
to report it to you. Local
businesses were in
need, and our sales reps
wanted to offer solutions.
Our events director was
rescheduling.
Since that day, whether
working in or away from
the office, our staff has
been dedicated to equip you
with news, information and
resources to help you and
your loved ones navigate
these uncertain times.
That is our everyday
goal for your community:
To provide accessible and
Wills, trusts and estate
planning basics
10-11:30 a.m. April 4,
Wilmette Public Library,
1242 Wilmette Ave. Learn
about wills, trusts, powers
of attorney, probate and
guardianship
Drop-in Chess
4:30-6 p.m. April 5, Wilmette
Library, 1242 Wilmette
Ave. Kids, teens, and
adults, drop by to compete
and learn with our expert
volunteers. Bring chess
sets, if possible. All levels
of players are welcome.
Space is limited to the first
24 players to arrive.
Unclaimed Property money
2-5 p.m. April 6, Wilmette
Public Library,
reliable information and resources.
You deserve access
to such information.
It is a responsibility that
we do not take lightly.
There are many out there
that may abuse that responsibility
and through either
negligence or immorality
present inaccurate and
unreliable information.
Accuracy matters.
Credibility matters. Your
reality is affected by the
news you receive. That is
always at the forefront of
our decision-making, and
we are honored to be the
trusted provider of your
local news.
In that vein, we have
created a dedicated web
page where you can find
all our news related to the
coronavirus, as well as
local resources — such as
how to help, where to get
help, activities for children,
1242 Wilmette Ave. I-
Cash, Check for Illinois
unclaimed property. A
Money Smart Week event.
A representative from
the State Treasurer’s Office
will help you find out
if you have any missing
money or assets.
health information and
more — for you and your
family. We have the latest
news that directly affects
your immediate health and
wellness, as well as the
uplifting stories that deliver
hope.
To support local business,
we have also created
a special Carryout and
Delivery Directory, which
is also free at Directory.
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This dependable coverage
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this work, and for those
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Within the news feed,
you will notice multiple
stories of local businesses,
Adult Coloring
2-3:30 p.m. April 7, Wilmette
Public Library, 1242
Wilmette Ave. Discover
the therapeutic benefits
of coloring at this drop-in
adult coloring program.
Relax, reduce stress, and
leave feeling restored!
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residents and service
groups doing what they can
to help their community
during this time. It is of the
utmost importance that we
support each other during
this time. We have all heard
how this virus will affect
our health and wellness, but
it will no doubt also have
an effect on our livelihoods.
To the extent of our
means, we must support
each other. Order carryout
from a local restaurant.
Take an online class.
Choose a local grocer. We
will emerge from this, and
when we do, what kind
of community will it be?
That’s up to us.
It is in times of crisis that
true character is revealed,
and we don’t know about
you, but we think that our
bond is stronger than any
crisis, stronger than any
virus.
Warm Regards,
Joe Coughlin, Publisher Heather Warthen, Chief Events Officer Andrew Nicks, President Collins Mony, Chief Technology Officer
Editor’s Note
All events listed are
subject to change
due to closing and
cancellations as a
result of COVID-19
(coronavirus)
precautions.