The Cook County Commissioners met this past Tuesday for a long but productive meeting. From November 6 to November 12, the county will join Operation Green Light to let veterans know they are 'seen, appreciated, and supported.” County Board Chair Ann Sullivan read the resolution out loud before commissioners voted for it.
At approximately 6:35 p.m., a call came in from a Canadian emergency call center stating there was a stranded boater located on Magnet Island within the Susie Islands chain in Lake Superior. It was reported the boat was on fire, but the boat Captain had made it to land.
The Cook County Schools Education Foundation wants to announce that Thursday, March 7, is the date for their annual fundraiser, E.A.T.S (Enriching Academic Through Sustenance). This event is an opportunity for ticket holders to eat tasty samples provided by local restaurants and food vendors, in addition to supporting the students of ISD 166 by purchasing a ticket and bidding on the many silent auction items always available.
Bradley Craig Rude, born on April 8, 1948, in Duluth, MN. passed away on October 12, 2023.
Donnie passed away on September 30, 2023 from kidney failure. She died peacefully at home surrounded by her family.
The decorative element For some reason, many holidays have a decorative element to them. Some put bunnies and pastel eggs out for Easter. The Fourth of July is the only time when good people should be permitted to talk about bunting. And, Christmas is, of course, the green and red elephant in the room that we shall presently ignore.
“You have to be a pirate to use a microscope,” explained Janet Groenert to a group of curious young children at the YMCA last Friday, October 13. “Close one eye and look into the microscope with your open eye.
Brian Larsen Talent, grit, and determination pretty well describe the Cook County seventh-grade girl's volleyball team. And add selflessness because it took all of that to claim the seventh-grade Polar League championship.