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A Fourth for all in Highland Park
The Fourth of July in Highland Park will never be the same — a chilling reality that the Highland Park community accepted, and even embraced, leading up to the summer holiday this year. Thanks to two years of expert guidance and thoughtful conversations, City officials aimed to create a Fourth of July schedule that enabled remembrance […] The post A Fourth for all in Highland Park appeared first on The Record.
Drainage chamber under development site has Kenilworth, MWRD working out a deal
Drainage equipment buried underneath property that the Village of Kenilworth hopes to develop could be removed if the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago is on board. An intergovernmental agreement was unanimously approved by Kenilworth trustees during a 40-minute special board meeting on Tuesday, July 2. They also approved an engineering agreement with Ciorba […] The post Drainage chamber under development site has Kenilworth, MWRD working out a deal appeared first on The Record.
Glencoe Park District keeps scope of referendum intact, builds toward the November ballot
Glencoe Park District’s plan to pursue a bond referendum survived community input and will make its way to another Park Board review. Following a Committee of the Whole meeting held on July 2, the park commissioners advanced the referendum for consideration at a July 17 Park Board meeting. Within this decision, they discussed the community […] The post Glencoe Park District keeps scope of referendum intact, builds toward the November ballot appeared first on The Record.
Local swimmers off to the races in Olympic Trials
The swimming talent in the North Shore cannot be contained. It is common for local swimmers to conquer bigger and brighter challenges no matter where they are. Most recently, several swimmers with ties to the area competed at the U.S. Olympic Trials June 15-23 in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Kaelyn Gridley Gridley is a […] The post Local swimmers off to the races in Olympic Trials appeared first on The Record.
‘Good is stronger than evil’: Survivor Keely Roberts shares feelings, updates on family two years after Highland Park shooting
Compared to two years ago, it is a different world for many — maybe all — of those impacted by the Highland Park shooting. Though a lot is uncertain for Keely Roberts, she knows that to be true. From then to now, Roberts has counted in days, not years. To the Roberts family, the Fourth of […] The post ‘Good is stronger than evil’: Survivor Keely Roberts shares feelings, updates on family two years after Highland Park shooting appeared first on The Record.
Firearm-detecting K9 unit gets trial run with Township High School District 113
A new top dog has enrolled in summer school with Township High School District 113. A firearm-detecting K9 team will begin Monday, July 8, at Deerfield High School, as part of a weeklong pilot program that could be added to the district’s security measures moving forward, according to a community message from Brian Ahmer, District […] The post Firearm-detecting K9 unit gets trial run with Township High School District 113 appeared first on The Record.
Optima Lumina has more work to do to gain approval of Wilmette officials, residents
A real estate developer’s second official pitch to village officials for its vision of a signature property in Wilmette gained some traction Monday night. But the large-scale proposal still appears headed for a bumpy road. Representatives from Optima presented the latest iteration of their proposal to construct a seven-story mixed use building at the former […] The post Optima Lumina has more work to do to gain approval of Wilmette officials, residents appeared first on The Record.
Police Reports: Arrest in 2021 Northfield robbery, two burglaries at LA Fitness
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 June 25 • A cash register that contained $5 reportedly was stolen from a business in the 1100 block of Green Bay Road. WINNETKA June 27 • More than $1,000 […] The post Police Reports: Arrest in 2021 Northfield robbery, two burglaries at LA Fitness appeared first on The Record.
AO Sushi hits 40-year mark in Wilmette
In a post-COVID business landscape littered with restaurant and retail food enterprises that shuttered under the pandemic’s stress, Wilmette’s AO Sushi is a testament to hard work, flexibility and loyal patrons. For 40 years, the business that provides fish, sushi, and Japanese food and sundries to generations of customers has been located in West Lake […] The post AO Sushi hits 40-year mark in Wilmette appeared first on The Record.
The New Naps: Dusty Napoleon — son of record-setting coach — takes over New Trier baseball
Dusty Napoleon’s high-school classmates called this one. Napoleon, who was voted “Most Likely to Work at New Trier,” now is doing just that. The son of longtime Trevians baseball coach Mike Napoleon was recently confirmed as the successor to his dad, who retired this spring with an IHSA-record 1,000 career wins. Dusty Napoleon joined the […] The post The New Naps: Dusty Napoleon — son of record-setting coach — takes over New Trier baseball appeared first on The Record.
North Shore art tradition reaches centennial, brings thousands to Hubbard Woods Park
More than 4,000 art lovers and friends enjoyed a sun-drenched weekend at the 100th Art in the Village Friday-Saturday, June 22-23, in Hubbard Woods Park in Winnetka, according to a press release from the North Shore Art League, the event’s organizer. The Art in the Village juried show featured an diverse lineup of artists from […] The post North Shore art tradition reaches centennial, brings thousands to Hubbard Woods Park appeared first on The Record.
Village Board could see updated projections for proposed police station in July
Details surrounding a large-scale public facility project that’s been on the minds of Wilmette officials for more than two decades are continuing to emerge. Wilmette Village Manager Michael Braiman presented the board of trustees during its Tuesday, June 25 meeting with a brief update on the village’s evaluation for a new police station. According to […] The post Village Board could see updated projections for proposed police station in July appeared first on The Record.
Fishing for answers? Those dead little fish on the shoreline aren’t fun to look at, but it’s nothing compared to 1967
Twas’ the great alewife invasion of 2024 — well, not really. This June, many North Shore beaches saw an influx of dead silvery fish, known as alewives, lining the shoreline along with a smattering of dead cicadas. Every year, as the temperature shifts from spring to summer, the alewives endure a mass die-off, leaving them floating up […] The post Fishing for answers? Those dead little fish on the shoreline aren’t fun to look at, but it’s nothing compared to 1967 appeared first on The Record.
Low attendance dooms Highland Park French Market
Gone are the summer days of sipping and shopping at Highland Park’s French Market, formerly known as the Artisan Market. As of June 13, the city has canceled the weekly market, which was supposed to be held every Sunday through the end of summer at The Lot, a makeshift downtown venue located at 525 Central […] The post Low attendance dooms Highland Park French Market appeared first on The Record.
Pro-Palestinian demonstration takes place in middle of the night outside Rep. Schneider’s home in Highland Park
A group of approximately 40 pro-Palestinian protestors demonstrated outside of U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider’s Highland Park home in the middle of the night Friday to Saturday, according to a press release from the City of Highland Park. The protest drew a police response beginning at 2:47 a.m. June 29 on Woodland Road near Highland Park’s […] The post Pro-Palestinian demonstration takes place in middle of the night outside Rep. Schneider’s home in Highland Park appeared first on The Record.
News Briefs: Glencoe library renovations in the works; West Nile found in Highland Park mosquitoes; County looks for resident feedback
As part of a comprehensive vision, the Glencoe Public Library Board has approved Chicago architectural firm Skidmore, Ownings & Merrill to lead the development of a master space plan for the aging library building. The firm was selected out of 19 bidders that submitted responses to a request for qualifications. Three finalists being interviewed. The […] The post News Briefs: Glencoe library renovations in the works; West Nile found in Highland Park mosquitoes; County looks for resident feedback appeared first on The Record.
Record Roundup: There’s plenty to do locally to celebrate Independence Day. Here are the details.
It’s time to fire up the grill and get the sparklers ready because summer’s main event is here. Independence Day on the North Shore is like no other. Whether you’re looking to wake up at the crack of dawn to run a 5K, catch a performance from Boy Band Review or enjoy a fireworks bonanza, […] The post Record Roundup: There’s plenty to do locally to celebrate Independence Day. Here are the details. appeared first on The Record.
Vocal neighbors contribute to denial of residential addition, garage
Wilmette trustees shut the door on a family’s request to add a one-car garage addition to the rear of their home that several neighbors argued would change the character of a beloved block in town. Wilmette’s Village Board during its Tuesday, June 25 meeting unanimously voted against the family’s proposal to construct a one-story addition […] The post Vocal neighbors contribute to denial of residential addition, garage appeared first on The Record.
How misconduct accusations and internal investigations have the Wilmette Park District facing a $5-million lawsuit and a management exodus
A recent lawsuit against the Wilmette Park District and its executive director, Steve Wilson, has revealed conflict within the district’s ranks; however, the strife extends much deeper and wider than one family’s allegations, according to an investigation from The Record. Over a six-month span, The Record has spoken with several current and former park district […] The post How misconduct accusations and internal investigations have the Wilmette Park District facing a $5-million lawsuit and a management exodus appeared first on The Record.
Wilmette resident’s book breaks barriers for parents of LGBTQ+ children
“‘I’m gay.’ A huge exhale. ‘Thank God,’ I exclaimed. ‘I thought you were dead!’” Wilmette author Heather Hester’s retelling of her son’s coming out story is just one compelling moment in her new book “Parenting with Pride: Unlearn Bias and Embrace, Empower, and Love Your LGBTQ+ Teen.” Parenting is an ever-changing landscape, but in her […] The post Wilmette resident’s book breaks barriers for parents of LGBTQ+ children appeared first on The Record.
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