Vicki Apatoff - Executive Director, Editor

Cred: Hadley Institute, the Music Institute, Volunteer Center, New Trier Parent's Association, Winnetka Community House, Winnetka Caucus Council, Garden Guild of Winnetka.

Since she moved to Winnetka in 2000, Vicki's made her reputation as someone you could count on to get the job done.  

"I've lived in a lot of places. The one thing I've learned is that the best communities are the ones where residents get involved and want to make their town the best place it can be. You pay a lot in taxes - the very least you can do is be informed about what is happening in the Village and where your money is going. That's what we hope we're doing with our Spot Checks."

Anne Wilder - Director of Research and Content, Editor

Cred: Caucus Council Executive Board, Environmental and Forestry Commission, Counseling Center of the North Shore, The Winnetka Club, Garden Guild of Winnetka, Winnetka Thrift Shop. 

A 20-year resident of Winnetka, Anne believes that involved residents definitely make for a more effective democracy. She recognizes that getting involved requires knowing and learning the issues and where to get information about them.

"Most residents are juggling so many issues in their lives, it can be hard for them to prioritize. If an issue can be researched, distilled and presented in a way that is easily and quickly absorbed, it is easier to get and stay involved in the things that ultimately matter to them. This is the goal of Spot Checks."