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New bike racks going on 50 Metra cars to start
The COVID-era policy of allowing bikes on Metra trains has been made permanent, with the transit agency announcing the news in a press release this week. To support the policy, Metra reportedly is installing new bike racks on its railcars. Many North Shore communities, including Highland Park, Winnetka and Wilmette, are serviced by Metra’s Union […]
Winnetka trustees now allowed to attend more meetings virtually
Trustee Rob Apatoff was absent from the Winnetka Village Council meeting on Tuesday but a new policy — approved that evening — could have changed that. Apatoff reportedly reached the limit (four) of meetings he could attend virtually during his term and, out of town, he could not participate remotely in Tuesday’s session. With him absent, […]
High School Highlights: One night, two game-winners for Loyola hoops; Regina Dominican improves to 18-6
A summary of preps sports competition from area schools over the past week. Send scores and highlights to joe@therecordns.org. BOYS BASKETBALLNew Trier 67, Farragut 44 The host Trevians (20-4) picked up the nonconference victory Tuesday, Jan. 23, on senior night in Winnetka. Seniors Ian Brown, Logan Feller, Will Leemaster, Eli Garber and Nick Hielscher were celebrated […] The post High School Highlights: One night, two game-winners for Loyola hoops; Regina Dominican improves to 18-6 appeared first on The Record.
1 more year for Guildhall ‘streetery’
A Glencoe restaurant that built an outdoor dining “streetery” during the COVID-19 pandemic will be allowed to keep it for one more year. Representatives from Guildhall, 694 Vernon Ave., appeared in front of the Glencoe Board of Trustees during its Committee of the Whole meeting on Thursday, Jan. 18, to ask for an extension of […] The post 1 more year for Guildhall ‘streetery’ appeared first on The Record.
A group of volunteers thinks Wilmette can get more bird-friendly and have the data to back it up
Chicago made unsavory headlines in October 2023 when the Field Museum reported 1,000 migrating birds died in one night from collisions into the glass facade of McCormick Place Lakeside Center. About 20 miles to the north, a group of eco-conscious residents is trying to avoid the same result. Wilmette’s newest residential development is six-story Optima […] The post A group of volunteers thinks Wilmette can get more bird-friendly and have the data to back it up appeared first on The Record.
Wilmette trustees ‘continue to review’ potential Ryan Field objection, will give update by February meeting
With the demolition of Northwestern University’s Ryan Field set to begin next week, Wilmette officials are continuing to mull their options regarding a potential objection to the Evanston university’s large-scale redevelopment plans for the venue. Wilmette Village Manager Mike Braiman told The Record via email that the village does not yet have an update to […] The post Wilmette trustees ‘continue to review’ potential Ryan Field objection, will give update by February meeting appeared first on The Record.
Larger fines, improved signage will discourage illegal parking around Loyola Academy, Wilmette officials hope
Two weeks after Wilmette’s village board started its 2024 slate of work with an hours-long meeting that featured a contentious development proposal, trustees breezed through the regular business of their second session of the year seemingly faster than the blink of an eye. Although the board wrapped up the public-facing proceedings of its Tuesday, Jan. […] The post Larger fines, improved signage will discourage illegal parking around Loyola Academy, Wilmette officials hope appeared first on The Record.
Seeing $1.2-million deficit coming, District 113 to begin planning for ‘hard’ decisions
With district officials projecting budget deficits over the next five years, the Township High School District 113 Board of Education agreed to start planning for those future budgets sooner rather than later. The anticipated deficits were discussed as part of a five-year financial outlook shared by administrators at the board’s regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. […] The post Seeing $1.2-million deficit coming, District 113 to begin planning for ‘hard’ decisions appeared first on The Record.
‘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.
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.
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