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Two Sides of the Fence: Residents scold park district over beach fencing, while officials cite safety issues
Public criticism from Wilmette residents over the park district’s changes to Gillson’s South Beach continues to swim in front of park board commissioners. More than 20 residents addressed commissioners Monday, May 20, during a heated Committee of the Whole Park Board meeting attended by more than 50 locals to express a range of objections to […] The post Two Sides of the Fence: Residents scold park district over beach fencing, while officials cite safety issues appeared first on The Record.
Northfield hopes to add its own touch to renovated Winnetka Road overpass
With planning for a major bridge project underway, Northfield trustees expressed an interest on Tuesday in seeing what opportunities are available to personalize the bridge with village branding. The Northfield Village Board discussed a potential design agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation at its Tuesday, May 21 committee of the whole meeting regarding enhancements […] The post Northfield hopes to add its own touch to renovated Winnetka Road overpass appeared first on The Record.
Park Ridge man’s cicada Facebook group amasses 27,000 members
They’re out, about, and crawling, and according to one Park Ridge man taste like boiled asparagus. That’s one of the messages that Joel Reiser of Park Ridge is spreading about cicadas on his public Facebook group, Illinois Cicada Watch. He said the group was intended for his friends and family but has now amassed over 27,000 members. “It was really cool and stuff, and then all of a sudden it ...
Elgin's HR Director Pam Sanders Honored with TMHRA Rising Star Award
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Upcoming Events in Elgin, Illinois: A Guide for May 24-30, 2024
This article contains content summarized or organized by AI tools. Learn more. The Midwest Extravaganza is a basketball tournament for girls from 6th to 11th grade, organized by Prep Girls Hoops. It features multiple teams and is Exposure Certified.
Evanston Fourth July Association looking toward the next 100 years
The Evanston Fourth of July Association is hoping to shape its next 100 years in Evanston by ensuring all residents feel welcome at the festivities. This year’s theme “Seeds of Change” will include large planters decorated by local artists, students and community groups sponsored by local businesses. The planters will be placed around the community starting in June marking the first city-wide ...
New Trier superintendent will retire in 2025
Dr. Paul Sally has announced that he will retire as New Trier High School’s superintendent at the end of the 2024-2025 school year. The announcement was made during New Trier’s School Board meeting on Monday, May 20. Sally’s last day will be June 30, 2025. “I cannot think of a better place to work than […] The post New Trier superintendent will retire in 2025 appeared first on The Record.
‘Have to change this outcome:' Equestrian community rallies to save Palatine Stables from closing
Members of the Chicago area's equestrian community banded together in an effort to halt the planned closure of the Palatine Stables, which has cemented itself as a horse lover's haven for decades. On Tuesday, community members learned that the Palatine Park District Board of Commissioners had voted to close the...
Suburban beach view is blocked by fence, frustrating residents
CHICAGO (CBS) — People in north suburban Wilmette have some strong feelings about a new fence.It recently popped up outside the South Beach at Gillson Park.The fence is one of a few big changes coming to the popular beach this summer."This is a beautiful view, and it's different every day. It's like a changing painting."When she walks the shoreline, Charlotte Walker notices the subtle changes."It's amazing. It's a beautiful natural wonder," Walker said.She visits South Beach at Gillson Park just about every day. She notices one obvious change. An obstruction."An abomination, really. I think it's awful," Walker said. The Wilmette Park...
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