Cook County Board of Commissioners
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.
Lake Superior Water Emergency Rescue
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.
Cook County Education Foundation announces the date for E.A.T.s
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
Bradley Craig Rude, born on April 8, 1948, in Duluth, MN. passed away on October 12, 2023.
Donna ‘Donnie’ J. Engel Wilson
Donnie passed away on September 30, 2023 from kidney failure. She died peacefully at home surrounded by her family.
BEYOND REASON
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.
Story Scouts get hands-on training to test for invasive species
“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.
