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Ta-da! New Trier’s Winter Carnival will include magician, games, rides and a local beneficiary
New Trier’s upcoming Winter Carnival — scheduled from 5-8:30 p.m. on Feb. 23 — is a longstanding, community tradition with a charitable twist. Hosted by the high school’s senior class, this year, the event will benefit Embarc Chicago, an organization that provides experiential learning opportunities for Chicago Public School students on the south and west […] The post Ta-da! New Trier’s Winter Carnival will include magician, games, rides and a local beneficiary appeared first on The Record.
Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Aiden Musick, New Trier swimming
Musick is a senior butterfly and freestyle swimmer for the Trevians. He was a state champion in the 100-yard fly as a junior and is committed to the University of Wisconsin. 1. Do you have any preswim or premeet rituals? Nothing big premeet, but before every race, I’ll stretch out a lot. You ever see […] The post Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Aiden Musick, New Trier swimming appeared first on The Record.
Chicago Bears, IHSA clear a lane for girls flag football — now an official IHSA sport
Enjoying what one IHSA official called “unprecedented” local growth, girls flag football scored a crowd-pleasing designation by the state’s high school association this month. The IHSA Board of Directors on Feb. 4 approved a state series for the sport, less than three years after programs started popping up in Chicagoland. The IHSA kept its decision […] The post Chicago Bears, IHSA clear a lane for girls flag football — now an official IHSA sport appeared first on The Record.
Amid resident backlash, Wilmette Village Board makes Ryan Field deal final
Despite hearing more than 20 public pleas to abort their course and move forward with ligation, Wilmette trustees solidified their path toward what local officials described as a measure to “protect” the town’s residents against the impacts of Northwestern’s University massive redevelopment of Ryan Field. Wilmette trustees voted unanimously during their Tuesday, Feb. 13 meeting […] The post Amid resident backlash, Wilmette Village Board makes Ryan Field deal final appeared first on The Record.
Highland Park woman trafficked four people, including two children, according to local authorities
Four individuals, including a 2-year-old, reportedly were extracted on Feb. 7 from a human trafficking operation in Highland Park. According to a Lake County press release, the sheriff’s office, Highland Park Police Department and Homeland Security collaborated on an investigation that led to an arrest of Gladys Ibanez Olea, 34, of Highland Park, who allegedly […] The post Highland Park woman trafficked four people, including two children, according to local authorities appeared first on The Record.
Custodian reportedly wields knife during argument with colleagues at New Trier High School
A New Trier High School custodian was arrested after reportedly threatening two colleagues with a knife on Friday, Feb. 9, in otherwise empty classrooms on the school’s Winnetka campus. In an email to district families on Tuesday, Feb. 13, which was forwarded to The Record, New Trier Superintendent Dr. Paul Sally detailed the incident, during […] The post Custodian reportedly wields knife during argument with colleagues at New Trier High School appeared first on The Record.
Evanston City Council gives support to Ryan Field pact with Wilmette
(Editor’s Note: This story was originally reported for and published by the Evanston Roundtable, a neighboring independent newsroom, and was shared with The Record as part of a collaborative effort.) Evanston City Council members gave their backing Monday night to a resolution authorizing officials to establish an intergovernmental agreement with Wilmette designed to protect both towns against impacts […] The post Evanston City Council gives support to Ryan Field pact with Wilmette appeared first on The Record.
It’s Highland Park City Council or Ravinia Brewing for Jeff Hoobler — not both
The future of Jeff Hoobler’s status as a Highland Park councilmember — and the fate of his business’s liquor license — remain in question following a Monday council meeting when officials opted not to reverse a provision in the city’s liquor code that the recently elected official is currently in violation of. A restriction in […] The post It’s Highland Park City Council or Ravinia Brewing for Jeff Hoobler — not both appeared first on The Record.
Glencoe’s reception on Feb. 25 and other local programs to enjoy during Black History Month
Local organizations are offering a variety of events and resources to mark Black History Month and it is not too late to get involved. The Glencoe Historical Society is celebrating Black History Month and honoring the 140th anniversary of St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church — a local institution founded by Homer Wilson, Glencoe’s first […] The post Glencoe’s reception on Feb. 25 and other local programs to enjoy during Black History Month appeared first on The Record.
Gillson’s landscaping plan — which includes an additional 360 trees — gets green light
A comprehensive landscaping plan for Gillson Park, which includes the planting of more trees, received final approval on Monday, Feb. 12. The unanimous Wilmette Park Board approval, which is expected to be implemented over the next 10 years, came following a brief discussion at the board’s regular meeting on Monday, Feb. 12. Steve Wilson, executive […] The post Gillson’s landscaping plan — which includes an additional 360 trees — gets green light appeared first on The Record.
Police Reports: Car crash following business break-in, concert-ticket scam, dealership car theft
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 (Updated Tuesday, Feb. 13) Feb. 12 • An unlocked car reportedly was stolen from the 1900 block of Thornwood Avenue. The vehicle’s keys reportedly were inside the vehicle. Feb. 10 […] The post Police Reports: Car crash following business break-in, concert-ticket scam, dealership car theft appeared first on The Record.
Loyola celebrates most-recent college commitments from student-athletes
Sixteen Ramblers earned recognition from their school during a signing-day ceremony on Feb. 7. The Loyola Academy ceremony honored student-athletes across seven sports. Leading the way were eight signees from the Ramblers state championship football team, including six from Loyola’s stout defensive unit. They are: Michael Baker, University of Mississippi; Kyle Baltazar, Army West Point; […] The post Loyola celebrates most-recent college commitments from student-athletes appeared first on The Record.
Park district outsources online registration following recent crashes
Wilmette Park District officials have set a new date and platform for summer registrations following technical difficulties on Feb. 6, the first day of summer-camp signups when the registration platform crashed. Registration for Wilmette residents will open at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24. Non-residents can begin registering a week later, starting at 9 a.m. […] The post Park district outsources online registration following recent crashes appeared first on The Record.
This time it’s Miller time — and more stories of local state qualifiers from wrestling sectionals
Tagg Miller’s primal outburst Saturday afternoon was a year in the making. Last season, the New Trier junior wrestler lost a minor decision at the sectional to just miss a berth in the IHSA state championships. This time around, Miller pinned his opponent in the consolations semifinals of the 150-pound division at the Barrington Sectional […] The post This time it’s Miller time — and more stories of local state qualifiers from wrestling sectionals appeared first on The Record.
News Briefs: New Trier’s HUB7 open house; Glencoe Park District survey; Loyola father-daughter night
Community members had a chance during an open house on Jan. 25 to hear from New Trier faculty and administrators about the importance of human-centered design in the school’s new learning space, HUB7. The program aligns with the district’s goal of providing students with a safe and engaging learning environment that fosters creativity and critical […] The post News Briefs: New Trier’s HUB7 open house; Glencoe Park District survey; Loyola father-daughter night appeared first on The Record.
Join us this summer! Apply for a paid internship with The Record North Shore
The Record North Shore is seeking a college undergraduate with a passion for mission-based, community-first journalism for a paid summer internship. In the 10- to 12-week program, the intern will work with The Record‘s team to produce meaningful community news for the northern suburbs of Chicago. The position is a hybrid of remote and in-person work, and […] The post Join us this summer! Apply for a paid internship with The Record North Shore appeared first on The Record.
Green Bay Road improvement ideas begin to take form
Kenilworth residents had an opportunity to provide feedback on initial design concepts for improvements along Green Bay Road during an open house on Thursday evening. During the 90-minute open house at Kenilworth Assembly Hall, 410 Kenilworth Ave., information on the project was presented on detailed posters, along with opportunities to leave positive and negative comments […] The post Green Bay Road improvement ideas begin to take form appeared first on The Record.
Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Annabel Sturgis, New Trier gymnastics
Annabel Sturgis is a senior gymnast for the Trevians. She recently finished third on the uneven bars in the Glenbrook South sectional. 1. Do you have any pre-meet or pre-routine rituals? A lot of the time my teammates and I, we will talk to each other about our goals and what we’re going to do. […] The post Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Annabel Sturgis, New Trier gymnastics appeared first on The Record.
Wilmette and Evanston find common ground with tentative Ryan Field agreement
The Village of Wilmette and City of Evanston have reached a tentative agreement to provide community safeguards related to the construction of Northwestern University’s new Ryan Field and the eventual events the school plans to hold there. The details of the agreement reportedly were based on continued feedback from Wilmette residents, many of whom have […] The post Wilmette and Evanston find common ground with tentative Ryan Field agreement appeared first on The Record.
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