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‘Our report card should come the day it reopens’: A conversation with Samantha David, president of WS Development, on Plaza del Lago and Edens Plaza
As far as the future of commerce in Wilmette, maybe no one holds a bigger stake than WS Development — the Boston-based developer that purchased the village’s most prominent shopping centers, Edens Plaza and Plaza del Lago, in 2021-’22. Since, significant changes have been afoot. Renovations in Edens Plaza have centered on the development of […] The post ‘Our report card should come the day it reopens’: A conversation with Samantha David, president of WS Development, on Plaza del Lago and Edens Plaza appeared first on The Record.
Officials project that New Trier enrollment decline could continue until 2029
New Trier High School is anticipating a drop in enrollment over the next several years, continuing a recent trend in the district. The enrollment projections were part of a long-range financial presentation shared with the district’s board of education at its regular meeting on Monday, Jan. 22. According to data presented by Associate Superintendent Chris […] The post Officials project that New Trier enrollment decline could continue until 2029 appeared first on The Record.
First Central Suburban girls wrestling title goes to New Trier; Trevians and Ramblers boys combine for 4 league champs
Behind three individual championships, New Trier girls wrestling on Saturday, Jan. 20, claimed the inaugural team title at the Central Suburban League championships in Highland Park. With girls wrestling on the rise in Illinois, the IHSA debuted a state series for the sport in 2023. The first CSL meet was also last season; however, this […] The post First Central Suburban girls wrestling title goes to New Trier; Trevians and Ramblers boys combine for 4 league champs appeared first on The Record.
Police Reports: License-plate reader leads to arrest, money-transfer scam
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 Jan. 21 • A reportedly stolen car from the 700 block of Laurel Avenue was recovered in the 500 block of Laurel Avenue. • A credit card reportedly was stolen […] The post Police Reports: License-plate reader leads to arrest, money-transfer scam appeared first on The Record.
Wilmette steps up for arriving migrants, leading Village to expand donation drive
In response to overwhelming donations, the Village of Wilmette is streamlining a drive to assist migrants transported to the area. The Village started an impromptu winter-clothing drive to support migrants by placing donation boxes inside the town’s Metra station, 722 Green Bay Road. It didn’t take long for community members to respond. “The response was […] The post Wilmette steps up for arriving migrants, leading Village to expand donation drive appeared first on The Record.
Unique ‘speakeasy’ proposal in Highland Park needs work to gain trustees’ approval
A Highland Park salon operator who wants to expand her Roger Williams Avenue business with a barbershop that would double as a bar area offering food and cultural events — and who would like to someday broaden that into a larger food and drink operation — might win city approval for a more modest version […] The post Unique ‘speakeasy’ proposal in Highland Park needs work to gain trustees’ approval appeared first on The Record.
New year, new you? 4 local health, fitness pros offer up wellbeing tips to start 2024
With the new year upon the North Shore, many are rethinking their fitness and wellness routines.The Record North Shore consulted with several local experts, learning about sustainable ways to stay healthy and fit, all year long. Krystal Verstraete: Wilmette mother of two and owner/founder of Krystal’s Body Shop, 1225 Green Bay Road, American Council on […] The post New year, new you? 4 local health, fitness pros offer up wellbeing tips to start 2024 appeared first on The Record.
Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with McKenzie Reitmayer
McKenzie Reitmayer is a senior wing for the Giants and the team’s leading scorer. She also played flag football on Highland Park’s first team in the fall. 1. Do you have any pregame rituals or superstitions? I would say not any specific rituals but before every game I spend a lot of time listening to […] The post Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with McKenzie Reitmayer appeared first on The Record.
News Briefs: Loyola senior earns prestigious scholarship; Wilmette Black History contest open thru Feb. 15; District 112 names 2 new associate principals
Milannia Martin-Hayes, a senior at Loyola Academy, has been awarded admission to Connecticut College through the Posse Foundation, a highly selective college admissions program that nurtures the next generation of leaders from diverse backgrounds. The Posse Foundation is committed to expanding access to higher education and ensuring that students from all backgrounds have the resources […] The post News Briefs: Loyola senior earns prestigious scholarship; Wilmette Black History contest open thru Feb. 15; District 112 names 2 new associate principals appeared first on The Record.
‘Staged’ car crash leads to carjacking in Glencoe, police say
(Updated: This story was updated with new information on Saturday, Jan. 20) Charges are pending against an arrestee who reportedly participated in a carjacking in Glencoe on Thursday night. Glencoe Deputy Police Chief Andrew Perley told The Record that following a car crash just before 8 p.m. in a residential area near Sunset Lane and […] The post ‘Staged’ car crash leads to carjacking in Glencoe, police say appeared first on The Record.
Winnetka Park Board accepts Ishbia’s $3 million donation via 4-3 decision
Winnetka Park District commissioners used their first meeting of 2024 to ship-to-shore one of the most contentious issues of the last year. The split Park Board approved by a narrow 4-3 vote during its Thursday, Jan. 18 meeting a long-disputed $3 million donation agreement between the Winnetka Park District and the Ishbia Family Foundation. Casting […] The post Winnetka Park Board accepts Ishbia’s $3 million donation via 4-3 decision appeared first on The Record.
Glencoe will regulate bus dropoffs too — like Winnetka, Highland Park and other towns
Glencoe on Thursday became the latest North Shore community, and the second in New Trier Township, to pass an ordinance regulating unscheduled bus dropoffs after a recent increase in buses from Texas dropping off migrants across Chicagoland. The ordinance unanimously passed through the Glencoe Board of Trustees at its regular meeting on Thursday, Jan. 18. […] The post Glencoe will regulate bus dropoffs too — like Winnetka, Highland Park and other towns appeared first on The Record.
Continued success boosts confidence of Mills and the Trevians, who are hoping for a return to state championships
Prior to high school, junior Sammy Mills hadn’t competed on a gymnastics mat in years. She grew up with the sport, but backed off of it for a while in her early teens. Since picking the sport back up, Mills told The Record she has also picked up new skills, new friends and another thing: […] The post Continued success boosts confidence of Mills and the Trevians, who are hoping for a return to state championships appeared first on The Record.
Winnetka superintendent recognized for her communication efforts
In another life, Kelly Tess may have become a reporter. Though in this one she is a superintendent, Dr. Tess has not lost her desire to inform. Tess, in her second year as superintendent of Winnetka Public Schools, was one of 25 superintendents nationwide selected as a 2023 Superintendent to Watch by the National School […] The post Winnetka superintendent recognized for her communication efforts appeared first on The Record.
Following lead of numerous suburbs, Highland Park will issue fines for unscheduled migrant bus dropoffs
Citing the need to protect migrants from being “abandoned” in Highland Park by buses transporting them from southern border states, the Highland Park City Council voted unanimously at its Jan. 16 meeting to approve an ordinance that would fine bus companies for doing so without alerting the city beforehand. The move, Mayor Nancy Rotering told […] The post Following lead of numerous suburbs, Highland Park will issue fines for unscheduled migrant bus dropoffs appeared first on The Record.
No injuries following fiery car crash in Northfield
A car burst into flames early Wednesday morning after crashing in a front yard in Northfield. The Northfield Fire Department extinguished the fire, and no one was injured in the incident. According to a report from the Northfield Police Department, the driver of the car, a large SUV, told police that they lost control of […] The post No injuries following fiery car crash in Northfield appeared first on The Record.
Post office project, One Winnetka and more: Winnetka council gets updates and sets stage for busy 2024
The start of a new year brings with it the opportunity to look ahead and envision the possibilities of the next 12 months. And although 2024 is still in its infancy, Winnetka trustees saw a preliminary glimpse of what is sure to be a packed docket of projects and initiatives waiting for them in the […] The post Post office project, One Winnetka and more: Winnetka council gets updates and sets stage for busy 2024 appeared first on The Record.
Donation agreement renames Highland Park ballfield in honor of Jeff Fox — father, grandfather and baseball lover who died in 2021
The Larry Fink Memorial Park baseball field needed a change and will get more than one thanks to a December decision by the Highland Park Park Board. As part of a $1 million renovation, commissioners approved a donor agreement that gives the ballfield the name Jeff Fox Field, whose family donated $300,000 to the project. […] The post Donation agreement renames Highland Park ballfield in honor of Jeff Fox — father, grandfather and baseball lover who died in 2021 appeared first on The Record.
Northfield trustees support changes to public comment, such as codifying 3-minute time limit
Following a year filled with negative attention, residents demanding action and transparency, and the reassignment of the longtime village manager, the Northfield Board of Trustees is making changes to enable a calmer and more productive 2024. Some of those changes were included in discussions at the board’s first public meetings of the year, held on […] The post Northfield trustees support changes to public comment, such as codifying 3-minute time limit appeared first on The Record.
Feeling peckish? Glencoe’s newest restaurant — Honey Butter Fried Chicken — is open for business
The air wasn’t the only thing that was new and crisp over the last few days in Glencoe. Honey Butter Fried Chicken began providing its namesake product over the weekend at its new Glencoe location, 668 Vernon Ave., and cut the ribbon on the restaurant with help from the local chamber of commerce on Tuesday, […] The post Feeling peckish? Glencoe’s newest restaurant — Honey Butter Fried Chicken — is open for business appeared first on The Record.
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