What's Up, Glenview?

In this Voices of Glenview History episode, Dr. William (Bill) Attea talks about his education career and how he became the superintendent in District 34, (1970 to 1994), the history of education in Glenview, and what Glenview was like in the 1970s.

September 27 from 11 AM to 11 PM is Blocktoberfest 2025, organized by the Friends of Downtown Glenview (FDG)! Save the date to go with family and friends. In our conversation with Kay, Jeff, and Bob, get the details on the food, beers, and bands. It'll be a great day AND night. See you there.

David Just, Glenview's Director of Community Engagement and Communications, joins What's Up, Glenview? to talk about his role with village government plus important, apps that every resident should download: Smart911, Glenview 311, WaterSmart, and text alerts from the text messaging platform.

Learn all about the National Senior Games, the sporting event for athletes 50 years of age and older held on odd-numbered years. Cathy, who played basketball in the 2025 Games, talks with Paul about how to get involved, why the games are so inspiring, her favorite Senior Games athletes, and much more. Did she win a medal? You'll have to listen to find out!

In this episode, Susan Johns, president of the Glenview History Center Board of Directors joins Paul and Cathy to talk all things GHC, including some historical facts about Glenview's first families and the Native Americans who populated Glenview.

Football is family. That's the driving force behind the Glenview Junior Titans Football program, the feeder for Glenbrook South High School. In this podcast, learn all about their mission, their programs, (tackle and flag), and why the young athletes are their focus. This is a program with its heart in the right place. Also, listen to this podcast to learn how you might be eligible for a Glenview Junior Titans Football scholarship! But you gotta listen to the entire podcast!

Looking for volunteer opportunities that focus on sustainability, dog rescue and rehoming, consignment and resale, and our local Art League? In this episode learn about the following organizations that attended the Glenview Volunteer Fair.. To listen to a particular organization advance the audio to the indicated timecode. • Greener Glenview(0:34) • Border Tails Rescue (3:32) • Village Treasurer House (06:15) • Glenview Art League (7:49)

Looking for volunteer opportunities that focus on civic and political activism including gun safety, the Democratic Party, and welcoming newcomers to our country? In this episode learn about the following organizations that attended the Glenview Volunteer Fair.. To listen to a particular organization, advance the audio to the indicated timecode. • Moms Demand Action (0:34) • Democratic Party of Northfield Township (3:35) • Building Peaceful Bridges (5:02))

Looking for volunteer opportunities that focus on helping seniors? In this episode learn about the following organizations that attended the Glenview Volunteer Fair.. To listen to a particular organization advance the audio to the indicated timecode. • Helping Hands Glenview (0:34) • North Shore Senior Center (2:15) • Meals on Wheels (03:21) • Accord Hospice (4:58) • VITAS Health Care (06:54) • Alzheimers Association (no audio)

Looking for volunteer opportunities that focus on helping youth? In this episode learn about the following organizations that attended the Glenview Volunteer Fair.. To listen to a particular organization advance the audio to the indicated timecode. • Reading Power (0:34) • Youth Services (1:50) • Kiwanis Club of Glenview/Northbrook (04:18) • Big Brothers and Big Sisters (5:02)

The Volunteer is co-sponsored by the Glenview Chamber of Commerce and the Glenview Public Library, bringing together many local organizations in need of volunteers. Meghan Kearney with the Chamber and Nicole Mills with the Library talk about why the fair is important.

In this episode, Glenview resident Joanie Bayhack talks about her dance program, Dance for A Second Chance, that brings dance and movement to women in the Cook County Jail at 26th and California. This is an interview you'll remember for a long time.

Oil Lamp Theater's Executive Director Jay Pastucha and Education Director Whitney Minarik talk about the recently-opened Spark Center for the Performing Arts and upcoming performances at Oil Lamp Theater.

Meet Meghan Kearney, Executive Director of the Glenview Chamber of Commerce and learn all about the Chamber's events and initiatives that promote businesses across Glenview.

Learn all about the Wesley Child Care Center, its several programs, and its mission to make child care accessible to many families in Glenview. Craig and Katie and their many donors and sponsors are doing great work in the best tradition of Glenview.

Glenview Cycle is a great bike shop, located in downtown Glenview across the from library. In our interview, Alan talks about bikes (mountain bikes vs hybrids), ebikes, the services he offers customers, and ways to donate a used bike.

In this episode, Sue talks about the April 1 Consolidated Elections, who is on the ballot, and why local elections matter. Answer: A lot. She also talks about voting and voter registration.

In this conversation, meet George LeClaire, a write-in candidate who is challenging Mike Jenny, current President of the Glenview Board of Trustees. George talks about his views on government, downtown development, the grocery tax, and other issues important to Glenview residents.

In this interview, Glenview Village President Mike Jenny talks about the accomplishments of the Village Board over the past four years, and his plans for the future. He also talks about downtown development, the Glen Town Center, the grocery tax, sustainability, and other issues important to Glenview residents.

Meet Michael Korman, candidate on the Democratic Party Northfield Township slate for Highway Commissioner in the April 1 Consolidated Elections. Learn about Mike, the responsibilities of the Highway Commissioner, and his plans for the office if elected.

Meet Caryn Fliegler, incumbent Clerk for the Northfield Township Board and the Democratic Party slate candidate for re-election in the April 1 Consolidated Elections. Learn about Caryn, the importance of township government, the position of NF Township Clerk, the accomplishments she's most proud of in the past four years, and her goals for Northfield Township's future. .

Meet the four incumbent candidates for the Democratic Party slate for the trustee positions on the Northfield Township Board in the 2025 Consolidated Elections. Learn about their backgrounds and qualification for office, their accomplishments in their four years on office, and their plans for the future of Northfield Township.

Meet Shiva Mohsenzadeh, incumbent Supervisor for the Northfield Township Board and the Democratic Party slate candidate for re-election in the April 1 Consolidated Elections. Learn about Shiva, the importance of township government, the accomplishments she's most proud of in the past four years, and her goals for Northfield Township's future. .

In this episode, you'll get to know Sandy Wagman, a Glenview resident and co-founder of a microphilanthropy called Women Giving Back Illinois. Sandy talks about how she started the organization, how it operates and raises money for local charities, and how WGB has impacting their missions. She also talks about collecting donations for refugee families in our area. Be ready to be inspired! Website: https://www.wgbil.org

In this episode, Kris talk about the role Naval Air Station Glenview played in the Cold War after World War II. He also talks about the Chicago Air and Water Show, several aviation crashes around Glenview, and the closing of NASG. He concludes by encouraging all residents to visit the Hangar One Museum on Lehigh.

In this episode, Kris talks about the role Naval Air Station Glenview played in winning World War II, NASG became the training center for pilots needing to learn how to land on carriers before heading out to the Pacific Theater.. Kris described how landings worked on The Wolverine and The Sable and how pilots were supported during their training.

Kris is a master storyteller. In this episode, he retells the history of Curtiss-Reynolds Air Field, one of the most important air fields in U.S. aviation history. Learn how the air field came to be, the aviation pioneers who landed here, the German dirigible that landed at Glenview and was used as propaganda for Hitler, and the state of aviation in Chicagoland pre-World War II.

Paul and Cathy head to Glenview Village Hall on the first day of voting to talk with voters . Several share their experience voting (all good -- kudos to the election judges), talk about D34 referendum, how they find out about which judges to vote for, and more! They also chat with an election judge. Remember, you can vote early every day through Monday, Nov. 4. You can also drop off your mail in ballot at early voting.

Join WUG to celebrate Glenview's very own Oil Lamp Theater! In this episode, learn how the theater began, the reason for the name, the inside scoop about productions, what to expect in 2025, and much more.

In Part 2 of our interview with Sue Swaringen and Terri Morgan from the League of Women Voters Glenview-Glencoe, we talk about ways to register to vote including for members of the military, students away at college, and new residents. You'll learn amazing facts about the work done by election judges, and then we discuss how LWVGG works in our community and school.

In Part 1 of our interview with Sue Swaringen and Terri Morgan, two members of the League of Women Voters Glenview-Glencoe, they take us through the important dates and details about voting including early voting, mail in voting, and in-person voting. Be sure you and your family have a plan to vote!

In this episode, you'll meet Adam Sidoti, a current village trustee and a candidate for a second term on the Unite Glenview slate. Adam talks about how he got slated to be a candidate, his accomplishments in the current term, his goals for a second term, and more.

Flag football and the GBS Titans. a winning combination! Flag football is the fastest growing sport in the U.S. and in this episode, Paul and Cathy provide an overview of flag football and its growth as the newest girls varsity sport in Illinois. Then, the GBS flag football coach, Tom Godbout, talks about introducing flag football to GBS, the 2024 season, and the growth of flag football in the area.

Paul and Cathy talk about why they are launching What's Up, Glenview? and what listeners can except. They also talk about the recent Blocktoberfest and look ahead to the Boo-Tique Costume Exchange sponsored by the Glenview Park District.