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Originally appeared in the Fall/Winter 2022 Gazette by Holly Marihugh Sister Peggy McDonnell worked for more than 25 years in Winnetka, guiding community members through their end-of-life decisions. As a nurse and medical ethicist, Sister Peggy developed a 10-step process to help Winnetkans navigate this final passage, and she’s written a new book, The Golden […]
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Originally appeared in the Fall/Winter 2021 Gazette, By Meagan McChesney. Few local businesses have held such fond memories for children growing up in Winnetka as the Village Toy Shop. For over 70 years, the store was a staple in the Village, providing the only one-stop shop for classic and new toys, free polka dot gift […]
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Originally appeared in the Fall 2021 Gazette, by Helen Weaver. Phoebe Massey Ryerson was looking to raise funds for the new Winnetka Community Nursery School back in 1945 so she decided to host a “fair” in her backyard. The success of that event began a tradition that families have enjoyed for decades. The Winnetka Children’s […]
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Updated 2022 One of the early business establishments in Winnetka was the M. K. Meyer General Store, located on the northwest corner of Elm and Green Bay Roads. Customers could find their dry good needs, hardware, shoes and cattle feed there, among other essentials. The store was originally owned and operated by Riley M. Graves, […]
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