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$200,000 contract sets comprehensive plan in motion for Winnetka parks
Winnetka Park District commissioners took a step Thursday toward a comprehensive master plan that Executive Director Shannon Nazzal said would be a visionary document looking 10 years into the park district’s future. By unanimously approving a $199,570 contract with Maine-based Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, known generally as BerryDunn, the board will get a six-phase […] The post $200,000 contract sets comprehensive plan in motion for Winnetka parks appeared first on The Record.
‘Clutch your pearls’: A new cheeky gift shop is coming to downtown Wilmette
A new storefront will tap into an untapped market in downtown Wilmette: comedic and creative gifts. Nothing brings a community together like a good laugh, and siblings Elizabeth and Matt Lambrecht of Lambrecht’s Jewelers know that well. The duo plans to bring their love for home decor and a good giggle to a new store […] The post ‘Clutch your pearls’: A new cheeky gift shop is coming to downtown Wilmette appeared first on The Record.
Glencoe trustees favor November ballot for home-rule vote
Glencoe voters are already scheduled to weigh in on several high-profile national, state and county elections this November — and it now appears they’ll also be tasked with making another big call on a pressing local matter. Village President Howard Roin announced during the board of trustees’ Thursday, July 18 meeting that officials will vote […] The post Glencoe trustees favor November ballot for home-rule vote appeared first on The Record.
2 suspects on moped flee scene following armed robbery attempt in Winnetka
Two people on a moped attempted to rob an individual at gunpoint on Friday evening in Winnetka, according to a statement from the Winnetka Police Department. Police say around 5:30 p.m. on July 19 an individual stepped off a moped and drew a gun on an occupant of a vehicle in the 600 block of […] The post 2 suspects on moped flee scene following armed robbery attempt in Winnetka appeared first on The Record.
News Briefs: Glencoe museum’s Black history exhibit earns national honor; Wilmette runner finds special inspiration; the latest West Nile updates
The Glencoe Historical Society has won the 2024 Leadership in History Award of Excellence for its current exhibit on the history of Black life in the small village. The honor comes from the American Association for State and Local History as part of the Leadership in History awards, a program in existence since 1945. The […] The post News Briefs: Glencoe museum’s Black history exhibit earns national honor; Wilmette runner finds special inspiration; the latest West Nile updates appeared first on The Record.
Glencoe and county not seeing eye to eye on future of Glencoe Golf Club’s clubhouse
A multi-million dollar investment from Glencoe taxpayers may not be enough to firmly secure the long-term future of the soon-to-be newest addition to the historic Glencoe Golf Club. Glencoe Village President Howard Roin detailed during the board of trustees’ Thursday, July 18 meeting the ongoing conversations between the village and Cook County regarding the recently […] The post Glencoe and county not seeing eye to eye on future of Glencoe Golf Club’s clubhouse appeared first on The Record.
Is Winnetka in Oberweis’ expansion plans? A sign on Lincoln Avenue says yes, but officials are tight lipped
Got milk? Better question: Will Winnetka soon? While a new Oberweis sign has appeared in the window of a storefront in downtown Winnetka, Oberweis has yet to confirm a new location. The sign reads “Oberweis Dairy coming soon” at the storefront at 544 Lincoln Ave., which is part of a building owned by Hoffmann Commercial […] The post Is Winnetka in Oberweis’ expansion plans? A sign on Lincoln Avenue says yes, but officials are tight lipped appeared first on The Record.
40-plus local vendors take things outside in Winnetka-Northfield sidewalk sale this weekend
Another weekend of sales is here with Winnetka and Northfield’s sidewalk sale, which will run Friday and Saturday, July 19-20. The sales will take place in the two major shopping districts in Winnetka and one in Northfield. Visitors will find vendors in Hubbard Woods and East and West Elm Street from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both […] The post 40-plus local vendors take things outside in Winnetka-Northfield sidewalk sale this weekend appeared first on The Record.
Loyola football using summer to mix new and familiar faces — including the return of a hall of famer
Borrowing from the European soccer vernacular, you might call this meeting of North Shore neighbors and rivals “a friendly.” It was a joint practice and competition pitting Loyola Academy against New Trier on Wednesday, July 17, at Hoerster Field in Wilmette. They didn’t keep score — the object of this contest was making one another […] The post Loyola football using summer to mix new and familiar faces — including the return of a hall of famer appeared first on The Record.
Vandalism, trespassing allegations intensify public-vs-private beachfront controversy in Winnetka
The sprawling Winnetka construction site on Sheridan Road has drawn more than its share of attention since bulldozing began 15 months ago. And in that time, a significant portion of that attention has come with law enforcement in tow. An incident of vandalism, several reports of trespassing and more at the site have resulted from […] The post Vandalism, trespassing allegations intensify public-vs-private beachfront controversy in Winnetka appeared first on The Record.
Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Kennedy Glinn, New Trier field hockey and softball
Kennedy Glinn is a rising senior goalkeeper for Trevians field hockey and infielder for Trevs softball. 1. Do you have any pregame rituals or superstitions? For softball, I usually put my softball bag at the end of the dugout no matter where that is, especially at New Trier, I have a usual place. For both […] The post Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Kennedy Glinn, New Trier field hockey and softball appeared first on The Record.
Northfield to boost police force
Northfield trustees approved a budget amendment that will allow officials to expand the ranks of the police department. The expansion means at full-force the department can have 21 officers, an increase from the previous cap of 19. At last month’s committee of the whole meeting, Village Manager Patrick Brennan reviewed the results of a recent […] The post Northfield to boost police force appeared first on The Record.
Dollop cafe to drop into Braeside development in Highland Park
The Highland Park City Council gave Dollop and DeNucci’s the go-ahead for upcoming projects. The council approved several community development items during Monday’s council meeting, and the approvals will help get the ball rolling for the new cafe at 55 St. Johns Ave. and a new Italian restaurant on 2nd Street. According to the agenda […] The post Dollop cafe to drop into Braeside development in Highland Park appeared first on The Record.
Winnetka Golf Club cards Aug. 12 opening with expanded alcohol service — but not at 7 a.m.
A series of liquor license amendments teed up for the Winnetka Golf Club proved to be on par for village officials — with the exception of one request that trustees said was out of bounds. Winnetka’s Village Council approved two of three proposed amendments to the club’s liquor license during its Tuesday, July 16 meeting, […] The post Winnetka Golf Club cards Aug. 12 opening with expanded alcohol service — but not at 7 a.m. appeared first on The Record.
Northfield hopes code changes pave way for more restaurants
Northfield has prepared and served changes for how it defines a restaurant, a move that officials hope will attract more food service businesses to town. The modifications to the zoning code, which were unanimously approved during the Northfield Village Board’s regular meeting on Tuesday, July 16, came about from a discussion at a committee of […] The post Northfield hopes code changes pave way for more restaurants appeared first on The Record.
New Trier’s superintendent search begins — with officials hoping it ends in November
New Trier Board of Education members heard a presentation on Monday, July 15, from Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates, the search firm that has been tasked with finding the high school’s next superintendent. At the board’s May meeting, Dr. Paul Sally announced that he will be retiring as superintendent at the conclusion of the upcoming […] The post New Trier’s superintendent search begins — with officials hoping it ends in November appeared first on The Record.
Kenilworth taps Niles administrator to take over at village hall
Kenilworth has a new village manager. Katarzyna “Kathy” Thake, currently the assistant village manager in Niles, is officially set to start in Kenilworth on Aug. 26, taking over from Acting Village Manager Dawn Wucki-Rossbach. The village board unanimously authorized Thake’s appointment at their July 15 meeting. Kenilworth Village President Cecily Kaz said Thake was one […] The post Kenilworth taps Niles administrator to take over at village hall appeared first on The Record.
Police Reports: Gun charge following foot pursuit in Glencoe; car thefts and burglaries in Highland Park
These reports were pulled from the latest police summaries provided by departments in our coverage area (Wilmette, Winnetka, Highland Park, Northfield, Kenilworth and Glencoe). WILMETTE July 13 • A lawnmower and edge trimmer reportedly were stolen between 1-1:24 p.m. from the 1200 block of Central Ave. • Charging cords reportedly were stolen from Walgreens in […] The post Police Reports: Gun charge following foot pursuit in Glencoe; car thefts and burglaries in Highland Park appeared first on The Record.
In-school cellphone debate comes to New Trier
What might a revised cellphone policy for students at New Trier High School look like? The district wants to answer that question during the upcoming school year and is forming a committee to examine the current policy and recommend any changes to the administration. Superintendent Dr. Paul Sally discussed the new committee at the School […] The post In-school cellphone debate comes to New Trier appeared first on The Record.
Highland Park explores new policies in wake of chalk messages, overnight protest at lawmaker’s home
For just over two weeks, multiple pro-Palestinian demonstrations in Highland Park have drawn complaints from community members and concern from city officials. The tension found its way to the City Council on Monday. During the council’s Committee of the Whole meeting, Mayor Nancy Rotering and City Manager Ghida Neukirch led a conversation weighing the city’s […] The post Highland Park explores new policies in wake of chalk messages, overnight protest at lawmaker’s home appeared first on The Record.
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